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Votes at a glance: Key House floor outcomes Feb. 13, 2009
Summary
On Feb. 13 the Utah House recorded final passage for several bills, including HB35 (62–3), HB240 (70–0), HB228 (70–0), HB239 (68–0), HB289 (62–0), HB31 (64–0) and several Senate bills transmitted/placed on calendars.
The Utah House recorded votes on a slate of bills and resolutions during Tuesday's floor session. Notable outcomes and next steps are listed below.
Votes and immediate disposition
- First Substitute House Bill 35 (Higher education: tax credit and savings plan) — Passed 62 yes, 3 no. Referred to the Senate for consideration. Sponsor: Representative Jason Dougal.
- First Substitute House Bill 240 (Wanton Destruction of Livestock) — Passed 70 yes, 0 no. Referred to the Senate. Sponsor: Representative Rhonda Menlove.
- House Bill 228 (Assault on Servicemember in Uniform) — Passed 70 yes, 0 no. Referred to the Senate. Sponsor: Representative Eric Hutchings.
- House Bill 239 (Utah Medical Examiner Act amendments) — Passed 68 yes, 0 no. Referred to the Senate. Sponsor: Representative Curtis Oda.
- House Bill 289 (Background Checks for Qualifying Entities) — Passed 62 yes, 0 no. Referred to the Senate. Sponsor: Representative Steven Sandstrom.
- House Bill 31 (Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act) — Recalled for a technical correction and final passage recorded at 64 yes, 0 no; will be enrolled and returned to the Senate for the president’s signature.
Other committee and consent calendar items
The body also recorded numerous committee reports and placed bills on second- or third-reading calendars (Business & Labor, Education, Health & Human Services, Public Utilities and Rules). Several Senate messages were read and transmitted for enrolling or signature. The House adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.
