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Votes at a glance: several bills circled or passed in Utah House session
Summary
Alongside lengthy debate on HB7 and HB246, the House circled or passed several bills: HB207 (circled), HB218 (passed 71‑0), HB92 (passed 64‑2), HB235 (passed 69‑0), HB71 (passed 62‑6), and the rules committee report was adopted.
Several bills received expedited floor action or brief debate during the session.
- House Bill 207 (second substitute, health insurance amendments) was circled for further consideration (motion to circle adopted).
- House Bill 218 (private health insurance waiver of certain non‑life‑threatening preexisting conditions), sponsored by Representative Binion, was debated and passed 71‑0; supporters said it gives consumers more options in individual insurance markets.
- First substitute House Bill 92 (brucellosis vaccination amendments) was amended and passed 64‑2; the sponsor said the bill updates import and vaccination rules to protect livestock and public health.
- House Bill 235 (turkey‑permit scheme) moved turkey hunting into a permit model and passed 69‑0.
- First substitute House Bill 71 (water conservation plan amendments) updated conservation planning and reporting requirements and passed 62‑6 after discussion about rate impacts and implementation.
- The Rules Committee report — listing many bills and committee assignments — provoked floor procedural debate over committee placement but was ultimately adopted and the listed bills were sent to standing committees.
These outcomes were announced by the clerk as the House moved through its calendar; bills that passed will be forwarded to the Senate for further consideration where applicable.
