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House advances several third‑reading bills; Mercury Switch, Employment Security and reporting amendments pass
Summary
On Jan. 23 the Utah House suspended the one‑day rule to consider third‑reading bills; HB 33 (Mercury Switch Removal Act reauthorization), HB 34 (Employment Security Act sunset extension) and HB 38 (statutory reporting amendments, as amended) passed and will be transmitted to the Senate. HB 31 was considered and voting opened; no final tally appears in the transcript.
The Utah House moved quickly through third‑reading business on Jan. 23 after suspending the one‑day rule to consider bills on the third‑reading calendar.
HB 33 — Mercury Switch Removal Act Reauthorization: Representative Perry presented the bill to continue a program that requires removal of mercury switches from older automobiles to prevent environmental contamination. The transcript cites state environmental authority language (UCA 19‑6, part 10) describing the program’s basis. The House passed HB 33, 64 yes, 0 no; the clerk recorded that the bill will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.
HB 34 — Employment Security Act sunset extension:…
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