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House clears a slate of bills on Feb. 9; key votes and outcomes
Summary
The Utah House completed floor action on multiple bills Feb. 9, sending a wide range of measures to the Senate. Key votes included unanimous passage of HB37 (telecommunications) and HB70 (trust lands), and contentious passage of HB177 (motor vehicle fee collection) 49–17.
The Utah House on Feb. 9 completed floor action on a broad set of bills, approving measures on telecommunications purchasing, trust lands, concealed‑firearm permit revocation and more. Several items were amended on the floor; a handful produced substantive debate. The following is a summary of recorded floor votes and brief context.
House Bill 37 (purchase of telecommunications service): Motion to concur with Senate amendments carried; House voted 67–0 to pass HB37 and return it to the Senate for signature. Sponsor explained amendments allow cooperation with the Chief Information Officer and access by competitors to state contracts.
House Bill 242 (revocation of concealed‑firearm permit): The bill clarifies revocation and appellate procedures; the House adopted…
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