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Votes at a glance: Major bills passed by the Utah Senate on March 4–5, 1997
Summary
The Utah Senate cleared a lengthy list of third‑ and second‑reading bills on March 4–5, including education, taxation, transportation, and several technical and policy amendments. This roundup lists each bill, sponsor, and recorded outcome from the Senate floor.
SALT LAKE CITY — On March 4–5, 1997 the Utah State Senate moved through a packed final calendar, passing a wide range of bills on third and second readings. Many measures were adopted unanimously or by large majorities; a handful drew roll‑call opposition. Below are the principal items the Senate disposed of on the record during the two days covered by the transcript.
Key outcomes (selection): - Substitute Senate Bill 210 (growth impact highways) — Concurrence with House amendments; Senate roll call: 25 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent; returned to the House. (Sponsor: Senator Blackham) - Senate Bill 96 (city authority over certain rental units) — Passed with recorded roll call; 25 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent; returned to the House. (Sponsor: Senator Bueller) - Senate Bill 52 (watercraft liability insurance) — Accepted House technical committee amendment; final tally recorded as 24 ayes, 1 nay, 4 absent; returned to the House. (Sponsor: Senator…
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