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Votes at a glance: key House actions Feb. 24, 2006
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Summary
The Utah House recorded multiple roll-call votes on Feb. 24, 2006. Notable outcomes: SB160 (temporary physician licensure) 64-0; SB174 (in-state tuition for National Guard members) 69-0; SB198 (intangible property tax) 73-0; SB161 (mechanic's lien) passed; SB84 (nonprofit amendments) 69-0; SB224 (motor vehicle insurance amendments) passed; SB41 and SB71 also passed earlier in the day.
SALT LAKE CITY — During its Feb. 24, 2006 floor session the Utah House approved and considered a slate of Senate bills. Key recorded outcomes and short descriptions follow.
- Senate Bill 160 — Physician licensing amendments (third reading): Allows temporary licenses for out-of-state physicians while the Department of Professional Licensing processes permanent licensure; passed 64-0.
- Senate Bill 174 — In-state tuition for members of the Utah National Guard: Clarifies that full-time student National Guard members are eligible for in-state tuition; passed 69-0.
- Senate Bill 198 — Property-tax treatment of intangible property and goodwill: Clarifies definitions and what portion of goodwill is taxable; passed 73-0.
- First substitute Senate Bill 161 — Mechanic’s lien and payment amendments: Consensus language clarifying lien releases and endorsements; passed (voice/roll-call as recorded).
- Senate Bill 84 — Nonprofit entity amendments (as amended): Amendments clarified notice requirements for annual meetings and made procedural and liability clarifications for nonprofit corporations; passed 69-0 as amended.
- Third substitute Senate Bill 71 — Consumer credit protection (credit freeze): Consumer-initiated freeze on credit reports with operational provisions including a 15-minute unfreeze; passed 71-0.
- Senate Bill 224 — Motor vehicle insurance amendments: Extends arbitration processes to underinsured/uninsured-motorist contexts following prior-year pilot; passed (vote recorded on floor).
- First substitute Senate Bill 41 — Restrictions on use of physician disclosures: Passed 50-24 after extended debate; restricts admissibility of many apologies/explanatory statements by physicians.
- Senate Bill 54 — Law-enforcement amendments (revenue flow from speeding violations): After extensive debate and an amendment narrowing coverage to municipalities the amended bill failed final passage 21-49 and was filed.
Several other procedural items were handled, communications from the Governor and the Senate were filed, and a conference committee was requested for matters where chambers disagreed. The House adjourned until 08:30 the following morning.
