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Utah House: votes on several bills including adoption and drug scheduling; ethics measures circled for later debate
Summary
The House moved and passed a slate of bills on third reading and placed several ethics and disclosure bills on a prioritized calendar. Notable votes: HB47 (Board of Pardons technical amendments) passed 72–0; HB74 (Adoption and child custody amendments) passed 54–18; HB19 (post-conviction remedies) passed 68–0; HB30 (drug law amendments scheduling Soma) passed 55–6; HR1 passed 73–0. Several ethics bills were circled for later debate.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House cleared multiple bills on Tuesday and rearranged its calendar to prioritize a package of ethics and disclosure measures.
On the floor:
- HB47 (Board of Pardons and Parole technical amendments) — Sponsor Representative Eric Hutchings said the bill authorizes use of video hearings, permits electronic recording in lieu of a court recorder, and streamlines Board vacancy vetting. The House passed HB47 on third reading by recorded vote, 72 yes, 0 no.
- HB74 (Adoption and Child Custody…
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