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House advances and approves scores of bills; several measures sent to the Senate
Summary
The Utah House agreed to committee reports, read multiple Senate bills for referral to rules, and passed or advanced a wide package of House bills—ranging from technical corrections and election-law clarifications to appropriations and financial-industry name changes—most to be forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
The Utah House took up a broad slate of business, adopting committee reports and moving many measures forward, including multiple substitute bills and appropriations. Early in the session the clerk reported the Senate had already passed SB 3, SB 7, SB 10, SB 12, SB 20, SB 101, SB 102 and SB 107 and transmitted them for consideration.
On the floor the House adopted several standing-committee reports and placed bills on the second- and third-reading calendars or the consent calendar. Bills read for the first time or advanced to the rules committee included the Senate measures listed above; committee reports placed numerous House bills for second reading or consent. Several House bills received floor votes and were sent on to the Senate for consideration.
Votes at a glance: HB12 (Boards and Commissions substitute) — passed (67 yes, 0 no) and forwarded to the Senate; HB16 (circled); HB24 (Municipal district elections) — passed (67 yes, 0 no) and forwarded; HB25 (Public water-supply agency extensions) — passed (71 yes, 1 no) and forwarded; HB33 (designation of state fruit) — placed for time certain; HB66 (Appropriation for Pioneer Display) — passed (71 yes, 2 no) and forwarded; HB160 (Election Law technical amendments) — passed (71 yes, 0 no) and forwarded; HB186 (Native American marriages recognition) — passed (72 yes, 0 no) and forwarded; HB26 (Depository institution name amendments) — passed (67 yes, 2 no) and forwarded; HB8 (Capital Arts Placement Commission) — passed (69 yes, 2 no) and forwarded, among others.
Why it matters: With many bills moved quickly through committee reports and the floor, the House cleared several technical and policy items and sent them to the Senate, where further committee consideration or concurrence will determine ultimate enactment. Many of the budget-related measures (including appropriations above $10,000) will be prioritized during the final budget packaging at the end of the session.
The House adjourned to reconvene at 10:00 a.m. the following day; bills forwarded to the Senate will be scheduled for action there according to Senate rules and calendars.
