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Senate clears broad slate of bills, confirms tax commissioner nominee; several measures passed or held
Summary
The Utah Senate on Feb. 1, 2000, confirmed Mark B. Johnson to the State Tax Commission and voted on a wide set of bills — including worker-compensation and liability exemptions — while holding one wildlife bill for further amendment.
The Utah State Senate on Feb. 1 confirmed a gubernatorial appointment and approved a string of bills during a long floor session that ranged from workers’ compensation changes to liability protection for donated medicines.
President Leonard Beatty opened the day and the Senate handled communications and committee reports before taking up confirmations and third-reading bills. The chamber unanimously confirmed Mark B. Johnson to the Utah State Tax Commission by roll call (27 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent). Senator Stevenson urged confirmation, saying Johnson was “imminently qualified”…
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