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Votes at a glance: key House actions and final tallies
Summary
Quick reference to several bills acted on by the House: SB50 (victims' rights) passed 67–0; SB39 (health insurance prior-authorization) passed 66–0; SB102 (immobilized-vehicle fees) passed 39–32; SB55 (charter-school authorization by higher education) passed 46–27; HB190 (meth-contaminated property) passed 44–27; Substitute HB227 (licensing eligibility) passed 38–36; HJR21 passed 52–18.
The House recorded final votes on multiple items today. Listed below are the principal floor outcomes as announced on the record.
SB50 — Victims' rights revisions: Passed 67 yes, 0 no, 8 absent. The bill changes appointment authority for local victim council members from district judges to the Utah Council on Victims Crime and will be returned to the Senate for signature.
SB39 — Health Insurance Prior Authorization Amendments: Passed 66 yes, 0 no. The measure requires insurers, when asked and provided CPT codes, to give preauthorization in writing; a delayed implementation amendment was adopted.
SB102 — Restricting movement of motor vehicle / booting fees: Passed 39 yes, 32 no. The bill adjusts fees for vehicle booting to $75 for the first 24 hours and $25 per additional 24-hour period up to a $150 maximum.
SB55 — Authorization of charter schools by higher-education institutions: Passed 46 yes, 27 no; an amendment under the sponsor’s name requiring consultation with the State Charter School Board was adopted; the State Board of Education retains final approval authority.
HB190 — Disclosure of methamphetamine-contaminated property act amendments: Passed 44 yes, 27 no; amended to require owners with actual knowledge to report contamination to the government agency responsible for decontamination (identified in debate as the Department of Health) and to clarify agent definitions.
Substitute HB227 — Licensing eligibility: Passed 38 yes, 36 no; substitute includes affidavit and identification requirements for business-license applicants and clarifications for entity-owned businesses; sponsors said the League of Cities and Towns is neutral on the measure.
HJR21 — Joint Resolution on energy policy (Western Climate Initiative): Passed 52 yes, 18 no; resolution urges the governor to move Utah to observer status in the Western Climate Initiative.
Several other bills were read for second reading or referred to Rules or the Consent Calendar during the session.
