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Votes at a glance: multiple House bills pass on first day of consideration
Summary
The House recorded final passage on a slate of bills including House Bills 38, 75, 77, 91, 103, 104 and 137; vote tallies ranged from unanimous to single dissenting votes; all passed bills were referred to the Senate.
The Utah House completed votes on multiple bills during the session, recording the following outcomes on the floor:
- House Bill 38 (reconsideration and technical amendment): passed, 67–0 on final recorded vote after reconsideration and amendment to correct a citation. - House Bill 75 (sales and use tax charitable exemption, monthly utility bill exemption): passed, 66–0, referred to the Senate. - House Bill 77 (sales and use tax cleanup tied to monthly collection rules): passed, 69–0, referred to the Senate; sponsor cited a $115,000 positive fiscal note to the general fund. - House Bill 91 (collection agency bond increase): passed, 70–1, referred to the Senate. - House Bill 103 (mineral lease funds routing through budgeting and appropriations): passed, 67–1, referred to the Senate. - House Bill 104 (Budgetary Procedures Act amendments — performance measures for new programs): passed, 68–0, referred to the Senate. - House Bill 137 (director and officer liability clarifications): passed, 67–1, referred to the Senate.
Many of these bills were discussed briefly on the floor; a few—such as House Bills 91, 104 and 137—received more extended explanation and questioning from members. All passed measures will advance to the Utah Senate for further consideration. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. the following day.
