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Votes at a glance: bills placed on the Senate third‑reading calendar Feb. 12, 2004
Summary
On Feb. 12 the Utah Senate placed multiple bills on the third‑reading calendar and recorded final dispositions for several measures. Notable actions include passage to third reading for SB49 (competency before execution), SB161 (Judicial Conduct Commission amendment), SB171 (property‑tax fix for transportable homes), and SB238 (earned income tax credit).
The Utah Senate recorded votes and placed several bills on the third‑reading calendar during its Feb. 12, 2004 floor session. The following summarizes motions, outcomes and key floor notes.
Senate Bill 49 (competency to be executed): Sponsor Senator Gladwell described the bill as defining mental incompetence for purposes of execution and adding procedures. An amendment clarified that appropriate mental‑health treatment ‘‘does not include forced medication’’ for the purpose of preparing inmates for execution. The amendment passed; the amended bill received 26 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent and was placed on the third‑reading calendar.
Senate Bill 161 (Judicial Conduct Commission): Sponsor Senator Wadobs said the bill responds to a…
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