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Votes at a glance: key House floor outcomes on Feb. 3, 2009
Summary
Several third‑reading bills passed the Utah House on Feb. 3, including HB78 (Utah Uniform Securities Act mod.), HB243 (condominium rental restrictions, amended), HB266 (wrongful lien amendments), HB63 (child welfare), HB23 (certified tax rate amendments), HB69 (Guardian ad Litem amendments), HB90 (first substitute abortion amendments) and HB222 (Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act).
The Utah House recorded multiple final actions on Feb. 3, 2009. Key outcomes:
• HB78, Utah Uniform Securities Act modifications — passed 69 yes, 0 no. Sponsor said the bill implements Legislative Auditor General recommendations by converting an advisory board into a securities commission.
• HB243, Rental restrictions on condominiums (as amended) — adopted Amendment No.1 (raising the minimum allowed rental percentage from 10% to 20% and clarifying hardship provisions); bill passed as amended 72 yes, 3 no.
• HB266, Wrongful lien amendments — passed 70 yes, 0 no (allows parties in the chain of title to remove wrongful liens).
• HB63, Child welfare amendments — passed 72 yes, 0 no (statutory cleanups to align state practice with federal changes and keep siblings together where practicable).
• First substitute HB23, Certified tax rate amendments — adopted Amendment No.2 adjusting effective dates for calendar‑year taxing entities and passed 72 yes, 0 no.
• HB69, Guardian ad Litem amendments — passed 70 yes, 0 no (implements several audit recommendations and statutory changes).
• First substitute HB90, Abortion law amendments — passed 56 yes, 16 no after floor amendments and a failed motion to reduce felony penalties.
• HB222, Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act (as amended) — passed 56 yes, 15 no; requires physicians to inform women seeking abortions at or after 20 weeks about anesthetic/analgesic options and maternal risks.
These votes will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration where applicable.
