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Floor roundup: key votes — SB 52, HB 293, HCR 7, HB 148, HB 272, HB 301, HJR 14
Summary
During the Feb. 25 floor session the House passed several third‑reading measures including SB 52 (asset forfeiture reporting, 66‑0), HB 293 (STEM amendments, 68‑0), HCR 7 (testing reduction resolution, 70‑1), HB 148 (state employee clinic, 71‑0), HB 272 (forensic mental health council amendments, 73‑0). Two items failed: HB 301 (pesticide notification, 29‑43) and HJR 14 (Article V convention resolution, 34‑38).
The Utah House recorded several roll‑call and voice votes on Feb. 25 during its third‑reading calendar. Key outcomes recorded in the floor transcript:
- First substitute Senate Bill 52 (asset forfeiture amendments): passed 66‑0 and returned to the Senate for signature. Sponsor reported the bill adds reporting requirements about forfeiture actions, including date, type of property seized and which agency conducted the seizure.
- House Bill 293 (STEM education program amendments): passed 68‑0 and transmitted to the Senate; sponsor described it as housekeeping to add the Executive Director of Workforce Services to the STEM action board, align training with business and industry, and permit Utah State Eastern to offer courses leading to STEM endorsements.
- House Concurrent Resolution 7 (reducing excessive testing): passed 70‑1; sponsor described it as a constituent‑driven measure urging development of methods to minimize excessive testing and its negative impacts.
- First substitute House Bill 148 (state employee health clinic): passed 71‑0; sponsor described a turnkey Medicaid clinic opportunity to provide care options for state employees and potential cost savings.
- Second substitute House Bill 272 (Forensic Mental Health Coordinating Council amendments): passed 73‑0; sponsor said the bill corrects an entity name, clarifies the council's role and updates terminology.
- First substitute House Bill 301 (pesticide application notification amendments): failed 29‑43 after debate about necessity and scope; sponsor argued the notice protects chemically sensitive children and that many districts supported the idea, while others said districts already provide notice and raised fiscal concerns.
- HJR 14 (joint resolution calling for an Article V convention) — lifted for consideration and debated at length — failed 34‑38.
These vote tallies and brief sponsor explanations come from the House floor transcript for Feb. 25; where recorded votes were taken, the tally above reflects the transcript's stated counts.
