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Senate round-up: bills advanced to the House after Feb. 7 session
Summary
The Senate advanced several bills on Feb. 7, including SB146 (unlawful marriages, amended and passed), SB87 (antique firearms), SB60 (Uniform Athletic Agents Act), HB49 (lift-law amendments), HB206 (county retained-earnings limit amendment), HB60 (justice court salaries), HB218 (state highway access) and HB52 (unemployment insurance electronic reporting). HB6 was circled for further fiscal work.
The Utah Senate conducted a packed Feb. 7 session and advanced multiple measures to the House or to further consideration. Key outcomes and brief descriptions follow.
Votes and actions at a glance:
- Substitute Senate Bill 146 (performing unlawful marriages): Amended on the floor to remove language that senators said could create a loophole; sponsor said the bill clarifies penalties (third-degree felony in the bill text) and will forward allegations to the attorney general; passed 28–0 with 1 absent and sent to the House.
- Substitute Senate Bill 87 (antique firearms amendment): Sponsor said the bill aligns state law with federal code and Brady Act changes; passed…
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