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Votes at a glance: Major bills the Utah House acted on Feb. 28, 2013
Summary
The House passed multiple bills on Feb. 28, including HB204 (elections), HB330 (financial reporting), HB96 (cleaner fuel tax credits), HB139 (STEM Action Center) and HB320 (temporary ID); one notable proposal (HB271) to redirect DABC profits to education failed. This roundup lists outcomes and key details.
Several bills moved through the Utah House on Feb. 28. Highlights and outcomes:
- HB204 (Elections/election‑day voting center/absentee ballot postmark rules): Passed (fourth substitute) 72 yes, 0 no. Clarifies mail‑in ballot postmark deadline (day before election) while preserving in‑person receipt at polling sites until 8 p.m.
- HB235 (Process server amendments): Amendment #2 adopted; bill passed 68 yay, 3 nay and will be transmitted to the Senate (addresses breach‑of‑peace language and database access for certain service providers).
- HB330 (Financial reporting amendments): Passed 70 yes, 0 no; requires political subdivisions to sign an affidavit certifying annual financial statements.
- HB145 (Youth development tax checkoff): Passed 41 yes, 31 no; creates a voluntary income‑tax checkoff to fund a youth development restricted account administered by the Department of Workforce Services.
- HB96 (Cleaner burning fuels tax credits): Amendment adopted to set a five‑year sunset (01/01/2014–12/31/2019) and funding mechanics; passed 58 yes, 13 no.
- HB280 (County government reform): Passed 67 yes, 0 no; modifies petition thresholds and process for counties seeking to change forms of government.
- SB23 (Lieutenant governor candidate filing): Amendment adopted; passed 67 yes, 0 no as amended and returned to the Senate.
- HB139 (STEM Action Center): Passed 68 yes, 1 no; sets up a GOED‑administered center and proposes a $15 million general‑fund fiscal framework for grants, a center and competitions.
- HB209 (Public assistance restrictions; federal compliance): Passed 72 yes, 0 no; enshrines federal TANF restrictions in state law.
- HB240 (Alcohol service in restaurants): Passed 70 yes, 0 no; clarifies licensee responsibilities and intent language added to the House journal.
- HB271 (DABC profits earmark for education): Failed 24 yes, 47 no; would have dedicated 25% of future DABC profits to the WPU; opponents cited concerns about incentives and earmarking precedent.
- HB320 (Temporary ID for reentry): Passed 65 yes, 0 no; authorizes temporary paper ID with photo valid up to 180 days to assist individuals exiting incarceration.
Several other bills on third reading and committee calendars were moved for later consideration or circled for amendment.
