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Votes at a glance: Senate advances radiology technician bill, approves marriage-by-minors substitute
Summary
On Jan. 27 the Utah Senate passed SB 32 (radiology technician licensing) 28-1 and advanced SB 9 (marriage by minors) on third reading with 27 ayes after adopting a substitute that retains parental consent and adds a judge-mandated marriage-preparation requirement for youths under 16.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 27 recorded several formal actions and votes, including passage of a licensure bill and third-reading approval of a substituted measure on marriage by minors.
SB 32: Licensing for limited radiographic technicians Senators described SB 32 as a measure to standardize licensure for people who perform limited x-rays in physician, chiropractor, podiatrist and dentist offices and to make testing more accessible statewide. Sponsors said the change would make licensure less onerous and allow testing at multiple board or health offices to reduce travel burdens. The Senate called the question and the clerk reported 28 ayes and 1 nay; the bill was advanced to the House for further action.
SB 9: Marriage by minors (substitute bill) Senators considered a substitute to SB 9 that stopped short of raising the statutory age but added a requirement that juveniles seeking judicial consent to marry under 16 must successfully complete a judge-approved marriage-preparation course or counseling. The substitute preserved parental consent and retained juvenile court discretion; supporters said the change provided extra protections against coercion. The bill was read for third time and recorded as having 27 ayes on third reading.
Other procedural business The Senate read multiple committee reports and assigned bills to standing committees. Several other bills were placed on the second-reading calendar or referred to appropriate committees during routine business.
Vote details and next steps SB 32 was sent to the House for further action after the 28-1 vote. SB 9 passed third reading and will proceed according to the chamber's legislative schedule. The Senate adjourned and reconvened the following morning for continued floor work.
