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Utah Senate advances broad slate of bills, approves tuition aid for National Guard
Summary
The Utah Senate on Jan. 22 moved a large group of bills forward — many to third reading — and gave final approval to a tuition-assistance measure for National Guard members, while passing measures on recovery-services forms, juvenile offender rules, voting procedures and more.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate on Jan. 22 conducted a busy session, accepting committee reports and advancing dozens of measures. Lawmakers passed several bills by roll call, moved many others to the third-reading calendar and gave final approval to Senate Bill 40, a tuition-assistance appropriation for National Guard members that the chamber recorded as receiving 26 aye votes.
Why it matters: The floor actions set the stage for House consideration and, in some cases, final enactment. Several items affect administrative procedures (procurement and environmental hearings), voting rules (provisional ballots and residence determinations) and programs ranging from victim assistance to water infrastructure.
Final outcomes and notable votes at a glance: SB 25 (Office of Recovery Services amendment): 26 aye, 0 nay, 3 absent — passed and referred to the House. SB 26 (Serious youth offender amendment): 25 aye, 0 nay, 4…
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