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Votes at a glance: Bills passed by the Utah House, Feb. 25, 2011
Summary
On Feb. 25 the House passed a series of bills on consent and the time-certain calendar (including HB78, HB335, HB375, First Substitute SB50, SB92, SB136, HB94, HB250, HCR9). Most passed unanimously or with large majorities; a handful saw recorded divisions.
During the Feb. 25 session the Utah House recorded final actions on a number of consent and time-certain items. Key outcomes recorded on the floor include:
- HB 78 (developer fees): Reconsidered and the House concurred with Senate amendments; final passage recorded at 66 yes, 0 no. (Clerk announcement) - HB 335 (Military Survivors Tuition Waiver): Presented as companion to Scott V. Landell tuition amendments; final passage 69 yes, 0 no. - HB 375 (Security Personnel Licensing Act Amendments): Clarifies licensing so armed security officers may be treated as unarmed for additional duties; final passage 70 yes, 0 no. - First Substitute SB 50 (HIV-related penalty clarification): Clarifies when existing enhanced penalties apply; final passage 71 yes, 0 no. - SB 92 (Private Security Services): Requires written policies for off-duty peace officers working as security officers; final passage 74 yes, 0 no. - First Substitute SB 136 (abandoned/derelict vessels): Defines 'anchored, beached, derelict' vessels and offers reduced fines for boating education; passage recorded 72 yes, 2 no. - HB 94 (income tax credit for combat-related deaths): Creates a nonrefundable tax credit, retroactive to 01/01/2010; passage recorded 72 yes, 0 no. - HB 250 (State Emblem of Service and Sacrifice): Designates an 'honor and remember' flag as a state emblem recognizing veterans' sacrifice; passage recorded 69 yes, 0 no. - HCR 9 (Lupus Awareness Month): Concurrent resolution recognizing national lupus awareness month; passage recorded 71 yes, 1 no.
Several other procedural motions (substitutes, circling and uncircling of bills such as HB 128) occurred; the House recessed until 2 p.m. after finishing the day's calendar.
