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Senate advances multiple bills and resolutions in Feb. 14 floor session
Summary
The Utah Senate recorded final actions on a broad set of bills and a resolution on Feb. 14: several bills passed by recorded roll-call were referred to the House, SCR 5 (ADA-related settlement) passed, and numerous bills were circled or placed on calendars.
During its Feb. 14 floor session the Utah State Senate recorded final actions on a range of measures, moving several to the House and placing others on calendars for later consideration.
Key recorded final outcomes included: SB 51 (motor vehicle franchise act amendments) — reported 26 yes, 0 nay, 3 absent, passed and referred to the House; SB 134 (Power Sport Vehicle Franchise Act) — reported 25 yes, 0 nay, 4 absent, passed and referred to the House; SB 144 (motor vehicle stops at port of entry) — reported 24 yes, 0 nay, 5 absent, passed and referred to the House; SCR 5 (resolution approving settlement of a lawsuit concerning ADA access on highway overlays) — reported 26 yes, 0 nay, 3 absent, passed; SB 138 (judgment interest amendments addressing payday-lending loopholes) — reported 28 yes, 0 nay, 1 absent, passed; SB 19 (disease testing for exposures to blood-borne pathogens) — reported 28 yes, 0 nay, 1 absent, passed; and several other bills (including SB 80, SB 163, SB 141, SB 132, SB 157 and SB 182) were placed for third reading or reported as having passed the Senate with tallies recorded on the floor.
Where floor debate was minimal, senators used roll-call votes or unanimous consent to expedite action. Several bills were placed on the consent calendar earlier in the session and passed without extended debate. A number of bills were "circled" for further drafting or scheduling on the calendar. The Senate recessed at the close of business until 2 p.m.
