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Senate approves dozens of bills in long floor day; key votes on taxes, education and public safety
Summary
The Utah Senate advanced a broad set of measures on March 5, 2002, including a tobacco tax amendment, education and public‑safety bills, and several local government and land‑use measures; several contentious debates produced close roll‑call votes and conference committee referrals.
The Utah State Senate spent most of March 5, 2002, processing a large slate of legislation, approving measures that range from public‑health funding to local government rules and land settlements.
Among the hundreds of motions and roll‑call votes, senators passed a revised cigarette and tobacco tax measure that reallocates new revenue for cessation and health programs after an extended floor debate. The second substitute of House Bill 238 passed on a roll‑call…
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