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Votes at a glance: key House floor outcomes (Feb. 25, 2016)
Summary
The Utah House advanced a broad slate of bills on Feb. 25, 2016. Notable votes: HB101 (disabled adult guardianship) passed 64–9; HB308 (needle exchange) passed 72–0; HB241 (computer abuse) passed 68–0; HB280 (autonomous vehicle study) passed 69–0; HB301 (school-bus route grant) passed 66–3; HB223 (local historic district changes) passed 53–19.
Several bills were adopted on the House floor and will be transmitted to the Senate. Key recorded tallies and short notes follow:
• HB101 — Second substitute, Disabled Adult Guardianship Amendments: Passed 64 yes, 9 no. Reduced filing barriers for parents, allowed limited judicial discretion to waive appointed counsel in narrow cases, included a two‑year sunset and clarifying drafting amendments.
• HB308 — Disease Prevention and Substance Abuse Reduction Amendments (needle-exchange authorization): Passed 72 yes, 0 no. Authorizes in‑person needle-exchange programs run by…
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