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Votes at a glance: several bills advance to third reading in Utah Senate
Summary
On Feb. 18 the Senate advanced multiple measures to third reading, including HJR 5 urging congressional action on courts, first substitute SB 43 (open space), HB 245 (domestic violence amendments), and several other bills; recorded roll-call tallies are listed where given on the floor.
Salt Lake City — The Utah Senate advanced a number of measures to third reading during its Feb. 18 floor session. The following is a concise list of formal actions recorded on the floor that day, with vote tallies reported in the transcript where available.
- HJR 5 (Resolution urging congressional action over courts): The resolution was called for third reading and a roll-call was taken; the chair announced it was sent to the third-reading calendar. (Transcript records the action; floor announcement provided.)
- First Substitute Senate Bill 43 (Open space near state prison): Passed second reading and advanced to third reading by roll-call (26 aye, 1 nay, 2 absent).
- House Bill 245 (Domestic violence amendments): Called for third reading and passed second reading by roll-call (26 aye, 0 nay, 3 absent); sponsor noted the bill clarifies enhancement procedures for subsequent domestic-violence charges.
- First Substitute House Bill 186 (Property Ombudsman Amendment): Advanced to third reading (25 aye, 0 nay, 4 absent).
- Substitute Senate Bill 44 (Subdivision and land-use amendments): Advanced to third reading on a recorded vote (26 aye, 0 nay, 3 absent).
- Senate Bill 94 (Pharmacy practice act amendment — pharmacists administering immunizations under protocol): Advanced to third reading (24 aye, 0 nay, 5 absent).
- Senate Bill 228 (Public Schools Surveys Amendment): Advanced to third reading after extended debate and a roll-call (16 aye, 11 nay, 2 absent).
These tallies and outcomes are drawn from the on-floor roll calls and announcements recorded in the Feb. 18 transcript; some roll-call counts were given verbally and recorded by the presiding officer on the floor. Bills advanced to third reading will return to the floor for final passage votes.
