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Votes at a glance: House clears procedural report and several bills Jan. 16
Summary
The Utah House adopted a rules committee report, assigned bills to standing committees, uncircled HB 20 and passed HB 20, HB 21, HB 22 (as amended) and HB 24. Vote tallies were recorded for HB 20 (68–0), HB 21 (68–1), HB 22 (70–0) and HB 24 (70–0).
Key actions taken by the Utah House on Jan. 16:
- Rules committee report: The reading clerk recited the rules committee’s recommendations for committee assignments (multiple bills listed). Representative Clark moved adoption; the House adopted the rules committee report by voice vote. (See committee assignments for details.)
- Uncircle HB 20: A motion to remove HB 20 from the circle/hold list carried by voice vote and the bill was considered.
- HB 20 (State Water Week): Passed the House 68–0; will be sent to the Senate.
- HB 21 (Law enforcement retirement conversion): Passed the House 68–1; will be sent to the Senate.
- HB 22 (Traffic Code Revisions, as amended): Amendment No. 2 adopted by voice vote; the bill as amended passed 70–0 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
- HB 24 (Employment Support Act technical changes): Passed the House 70–0 and will be sent to the Senate.
The House concluded the day with scheduling and caucus announcements and adjourned until Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10:00 a.m.
