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Votes at a glance: Jan. 24 Utah House session
Summary
On Jan. 24 the Utah House adopted committee reports and recorded final actions: HB127 (wildlife license refund) passed 65‑0; HB80 passed 40‑30; HB21 (Veterans Affairs Office) passed 65‑1; HB36 (Main Street Program Act) passed 60‑2; SHB12 was circled for further work after extensive floor amendment debate.
The House recorded several formal actions during its Jan. 24 session.
- House Bill 127 (wildlife license refund): Passed the House on the consent calendar 65‑0 and forwarded to the Senate. Sponsor said the bill authorizes the Division of Wildlife Resources to refund a license or permit fee if the licensee dies before using it.
- House Bill 80 (as amended): Uncircled, debated and passed on the floor with a roll‑call tally of 40 affirmative and 30 negative votes; the bill will be sent to the Senate.
- House Bill 21 (Veterans Affairs Act): After floor debate and multiple conflict‑of‑interest declarations, the House passed HB21 65‑1; the sponsor indicated a first‑year cost of approximately $51,900 and the bill would establish a Veterans Affairs Office in the Department of Economic Development.
- House Bill 36 (Main Street Program Act): Passed the House 60‑2 after sponsor presentation and adoption of committee pink‑sheet amendments; the bill authorizes a pilot downtown revitalization program and contracting with the National Main Street Center model.
- Substitute House Bill 12 (Payment of Health Insurance Claims): The House debated pink‑sheet amendments (including a proposed 10‑working‑day insurer payment requirement), divided the amendment and voted on parts, but ultimately circled the substitute for further drafting following extended floor debate.
These actions reflect the House’s mix of consent‑calendar business, contested floor amendments, and programmatic bills advanced to the Senate for further consideration.
