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Votes at a glance: Senate passes several bills, defeats substitute on athletics bill
Summary
On this floor day the Senate passed HCR 13 (wilderness policy), HB 57 (school-speed limits), HB 64 (DOT amendments) and the substitute to SB 104 (campaign reporting); substitute SSB 31 (intercollegiate competition) failed. Tally details are listed below.
Key formal actions and floor votes recorded during the session:
HCR 13 (Wilderness Resolution): Passed by the Senate after extended debate (roll call read as 23 ayes, 2 nays; absences noted earlier). The resolution expresses the Legislature’s policy recommendations to Congress on BLM wilderness withdrawals.
House Bill 57 (Speed Regulation Amendments): Passed on third reading. Roll call read on the floor: 25 ayes, no nays. The measure clarifies speed limits in areas adjacent to school buildings and grounds (sponsor explained a 20 mph limit in applicable locations).
House Bill 64 (Department of Transportation amendments): Passed on the floor. Roll call recorded 26 ayes, no nays.
Substitute Senate Bill 31 (Intercollegiate competition among public universities): The substitute failed on a roll call (9 ayes, 18 nays) after members argued the legislature should not dictate athletic scheduling.
Substitute Senate Bill 104 (Campaign Reporting Requirements for Legislators): Substitute adopted and passed after extended floor debate and amendments (roll call read as 28 ayes, 0 nays as read on the floor).
Other procedural actions: A conference committee was appointed to consider House refusal to concur with Senate amendments on HB 27 (members appointed by the President). Several measures were reported signed by the Speaker and transmitted for enrollment and the governor’s signature.
Next steps: Passed measures will be sent to the House or enrolled/sent to the governor as appropriate; failed measures were filed.
