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Utah Senate moves a slate of bills, defeats higher-education measure and hears U.S. Sen. Bennett on Y2K and transportation
Summary
On Jan. 23, 1998, the Utah State Senate adopted routine business, passed multiple bills including substitute SB 78 and SB 32, defeated SB 93 after extended debate on university authority, and heard U.S. Sen. Robert Bennett warn of Y2K risks while discussing federal transportation funding.
The Utah State Senate met Jan. 23, 1998, adopted routine business and moved a series of bills forward, including passage of substitute Senate Bill 78 on state highway changes and Senate Bill 32 regarding the Real Estate Recovery Fund. Lawmakers defeated Senate Bill 93, a measure to give college presidents limited human-resources authority, after an extended floor debate. The Senate also heard from U.S. Sen. Robert Bennett, who briefed members on federal transportation funding and cautioned about risks from the year‑2000 (Y2K) computer problem.
Senate business began with the adoption of the journal and routine communications from the House, then moved into third- and second-reading calendars. Substitute SB 78, a transportation-related bill described as the department’s recommendation for state road changes, passed the Senate and was sent to the House; the presiding officer announced: "Senate Bill 78 has 27 aye votes with no nay votes with 2 being absent and will pass to the House for their…
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