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Utah Senate round-up: dozens of bills passed, many sent to the House after Jan. 23 session
Summary
On Jan. 23, 2002, the Utah Senate passed a large set of bills on third reading—covering procurement, education, water, health, and administrative matters—and placed several bills on the second/third-reading calendars; several items were circled for later consideration.
The Utah State Senate spent the Jan. 23 session advancing and passing a broad slate of legislation. Highlights of third‑reading action and floor votes include:
- Senate Bill 4 (report reduction to Health & Human Services interim committee): passed (27–0) and transmitted to the House. Sponsor: Senator Spencer.
- Senate Bill 45 (birth certificate for stillborn child): passed (27–0) and referred to the House (sponsor: Senator Ron Allen).
- Senate Bill 37 (mutual water company change applications): passed (25–0; 4 absent).
- Senate Bill 47 (procurement code clarifications re: relief for unsuccessful bidders): passed (26–0; 3 absent).
- Senate Bill 5 (appropriation of $100,000 to crisis centers): floor debate produced amendment proposals around beneficiary language ("women and children" vs. "individuals"); sponsors ultimately circled the bill for further consideration.
- Senate Bill 51 (Nurse Practice Act amendment — board consolidation): passed (25–1; 3 absent).
- SBs 82, 85, 88, 89, 90, 93, 96 (first substitute), 98, 99, 107, 109, 110, 116 and others were also advanced or passed and will be forwarded to the House or placed on the appropriate reading calendar per the roll calls taken on the floor.
Several bills were circled (put aside for additional consideration), including SB 19 (prompt payment act), SB 97 (Forensic Mental Health Coordinating Council), SB 105 (education-mandates repeal, later returned and passed), and SB 108 (professional athletic commission amendment). The Senate recessed for a caucus lunch and return at 2 p.m.
This round-up covers procedural outcomes on the floor (motions, roll-call tallies, and placement on calendars). Details such as specific amendment language, committee reports, fiscal notes, and subsequent House action will be available in the official bill files and House docket.
