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Senate advances dozens of bills on Feb. 21; roll-call results and next steps
Summary
The Utah Senate moved many House and Senate measures to final passage or to the third-reading calendar on Feb. 21, 2001, mostly by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Major items include property‑tax, education funding, school safety, wage‑payment protections and lien‑recovery clarifications.
The Utah State Senate on Feb. 21 advanced a large group of House and Senate measures across multiple policy areas. Most items passed on voice or unanimous roll calls; a smaller set drew floor debate or were circled for further amendment.
What passed (selected items and recorded tallies):
- House Bill 106 (Motor Vehicle Franchise Act Amendments): sponsors described the measure as a cleanup strengthening the franchise board. Passed on consent (recorded in open session for signature by the Senate president).
- House Bill 239 (Support for children in state custody): clarified monthly support obligations when a child is in state custody after the 60‑day grace period. Passed, recorded at 24 ayes, 0 nays, 5 absent.
- Substitute Senate Bill 254 (Residence Liens Recovery Fund amendments): sponsor said the…
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