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Votes at a glance: House advances multiple bills including driver-license, motor-vehicle penalties, and development standards
Summary
On Feb. 2, 2012 the Utah House passed several bills on the consent and third-reading calendars, including HB85 (forensic phlebotomy) 66–0; HB293 (oversize/overweight permits) 68–0; HB16 (driver-license revisions) 70–0; HB255 (motor vehicle penalties) 69–0; HB246 (county correctional facilities funding) 69–0; and HB273 (municipal/county development standards) 70–0. Most passed bills will be transmitted to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 2 moved a package of bills through final action and committee placement. Highlights of roll-call results and short descriptions follow.
House Bill 85 — Forensic phlebotomy (Representative V. Peterson). Sponsor said the bill authorizes paramedics who complete an 1,800-hour course and certain EMTs under rulemaking to perform alcohol-related blood draws in limited circumstances; sponsor emphasized the bill is permissive and not a municipal mandate. Vote: 66–0; will be transmitted to the Senate.
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