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Utah Senate advances broad slate of bills, including juvenile-justice, education and technology measures
Summary
On Jan. 27 the Utah Senate moved a wide package of bills — including juvenile-justice reforms, a new information-technology code, forest-practices guidance and education reforms — passing many measures on third reading and sending them to the House for concurrence.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate advanced a broad set of measures on Jan. 27, approving a number of third‑reading bills spanning criminal justice, education, forest practices and information technology before adjourning for the day.
Senate President Lane Beatty opened the session and the chamber handled routine business and communications from the House before turning to final votes. Several bills were read and passed on the floor: Senate Bill 12 (underground coal mining water replacement), Senate Bill 3 (contractor venue provisions), Senate Bill 101 (removing a parental‑permission allowance for corporal punishment), Senate Bill 102 (a residency requirement for a WICHE commissioner), and others. President Beatty declared multiple consent and unanimous votes during the morning calendar.
Why it matters: the package bundles measures with statewide effect. Criminal‑justice items adjust aggravating…
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