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Votes at a glance: House advances several bills including HB 61, HB 242, HB 79
Summary
On Jan. 25 the House approved multiple measures: HB 61 (medical examiner authority) passed 71–2, HB 242 (sales/use tax exemptions review) passed 72–0, HB 79 (technical disability revisions) passed 72–0, and HJR 7 (session-employee compensation) passed and was forwarded to the Senate.
The Utah House handled a package of comparatively noncontroversial measures on Jan. 25, advancing several bills to the Senate and approving a resolution on session-employee compensation.
Representative Gary Cox moved to uncircle House Bill 61, reporting the revised fiscal note had been reduced from about $306,000 to $206,800 in FY 2002; members agreed the bill is necessary for police-related medical-examiner services. HB 61 passed the House 71–2 and will be referred to the Senate.
Representative Greg J. Curtis described House Bill 242, which puts sales and use tax exemptions on an eight-year revolving review schedule via the Tax Review Commission; the House passed HB 242 by voice (72–0) and sent it to the Senate.
Representative Ty McCartney presented first substitute HB 79 to update terminology (replace “handicapped” with “persons with a disability”), restate federal standards, and expand recognition of service animals; the House accepted an amendment and passed the bill 72–0.
Representative Dilley moved to uncircle and present HJR 7 (compensation for session employees); members approved the resolution and forwarded it to the Senate (74–0).
