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House approves SJR 1 naming legislative auditor general and passes SB 100 to allow Capitol Wi‑Fi
Summary
The Utah House voted to approve SJR 1 appointing John Valentine as legislative auditor general and passed SB 100 to permit the Capitol Preservation Board to provide wireless Internet access at the State Capitol Complex; SJR 1 passed unanimously (70–0) and SB 100 passed 66–2.
The Utah House of Representatives approved two Senate measures during its opening session. The House passed Senate Joint Resolution 1, approving the appointment of John Valentine as legislative auditor general, and approved Senate Bill 100, allowing the Capitol Preservation Board to provide public wireless Internet access at the State Capitol Complex.
SJR 1: appointment of legislative auditor general Madam reading clerk introduced SJR 1 as the joint resolution approving the appointment of a legislative auditor general, identified in the reading as John Valentine. Speaker Curtis (floor remarks) outlined the legislative auditor’s office duties and said the legislative management committee recommended the candidate following interviews. Representative Goodfellow and another member who sat on the interview panel described a rigorous process and expressed support. The House opened and closed the vote; SJR 1 "having received 70 yes votes and 0 no votes" passed and will be returned to the Senate for the president’s signature.
SB 100: wireless access at the Capitol Representative Dougal presented SB 100 as a measure to improve public access by allowing the Capitol Preservation Board to provide wireless Internet on Capitol Hill. Dougal said the bill is "pretty basic" and intended to "improve communication between us and the public." Representative Bigelow asked about fiscal implications; Bigelow noted there was no fiscal note but warned of an ongoing cost, citing a figure in the $20,000 range for continued operation. The House voted; "Senate bill 100 having received 66 yes votes, 2 no votes," passed and will be returned to the Senate for the president’s signature.
Procedural notes and correction After the SB 100 vote, Representative Moss requested the opportunity to record an "I" vote on the last bill; the House consented and recorded her as "I," which did not change the outcome.
What comes next Both measures are being sent back to the Senate for the president’s signature and any further processing required by the other chamber.
