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What the House passed or acted on today: quick roundup
Summary
The House circled HB 126, passed mortgage and auto‑franchise bills (HB 160, HB 149), adopted HJR 12 (constitutional amendment) and a cultural recognition (HJR 13), and adopted the Rules Committee report before adjourning; several items were forwarded to the Senate.
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Several procedural and substantive items were taken up and decided in the Utah House during the floor session.
- House Bill 126 (teacher classifications): Representative Curtis moved to "circle" the bill (delay further House third‑reading consideration) and the motion passed by voice vote; the bill was circled for later consideration.
- Second substitute House Bill 160 (Mortgage Act amendments): Passed 65‑0; creates a "high‑cost loan" classification and tightens disclosure and product rules for certain mortgage practices.
- Third substitute House Joint Resolution 12 (exception to subscribing‑to‑stock prohibition): Passed 68‑2; constitutional amendment now goes to the Senate.
- House Joint Resolution 13 (recognition of CLOG America): Adopted by the House on a unanimous voice vote; members of the ensemble were recognized on the floor.
- First substitute House Bill 149 (Automobile Franchise Act): Passed 57‑6; requires certain market and economic data be provided earlier in manufacturer notices with limited exceptions for privileged or proprietary materials.
- Rules Committee report: Adopted; a set of bills and substitutes were assigned to standing committees (child support, education, child welfare, mental health selection in parental‑rights termination, expedited appeals in child welfare, bail bond reinstatement, water conservancy districts, interlocal cooperation, motor vehicle registration revisions, state employee insurance participation, among others).
The House adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Monday, with leadership noting committees and Rules activity planned overnight.
