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Utah Senate opens 1996 session, adopts rules and records leadership
Summary
On Jan. 15, 1996, the Utah State Senate convened its centennial opening session, adopted temporary rules and recorded chamber leadership. A roll call showed 28 present, and a two-thirds vote later recorded 27 ayes, no nays and two absent on the rules motion.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate convened Jan. 15 for the opening day of its 1996 general session, marked by centennial observances, staff introductions and formal procedural business that included adoption of rules and recording of chamber leadership.
President Arlene Beatty called the Senate to order and asked the body to observe an opening prayer and musical tributes. After ceremonial remarks, Senator Craig A. Peterson moved that the Senate record the words of the prayer and express appreciation to the Utah National Guard and the Viewmont High Madrigals; the…
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