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Senate approves joint rules resolution on appropriations process, 28–0
Summary
The Utah Senate passed SJR 1, a joint rules resolution on the appropriations process, by a 28–0 roll-call vote with one senator absent; senators discussed how bond-funded requests are routed and the resolution will be transmitted to the House.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 16 passed SJR 1, a joint rules resolution addressing the appropriations process, by a roll-call vote of 28–0 with one senator absent. Senator Blackham introduced the resolution and said the body had discussed it thoroughly at an earlier meeting.
Lawmakers questioned how bond-funded requests would be routed under the resolution and whether such items would go to subcommittees or be handled through standard legislative committees. Senator Steele pressed for clarity on whether requests that rely on revenue bonds should follow the standing committee process and statutory routing; Senate proponents responded that bond requests typically go to the Executive Appropriations Committee and that measures requiring statutory language would proceed through the standing committee process.
The presiding officer ordered a roll-call vote. After senators registered their votes by name, the president announced that SJR 1 had received 28 aye votes, no nay votes, and would be sent to the House for further consideration.
The action was procedural: it changes how appropriations matters are handled within Senate rules rather than enacting substantive spending. The resolution now proceeds to the House for its consideration.
The Senate also adopted related committee reports and continued with its calendar business before adjourning for the day.
