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Votes at a glance: Utah Senate advances infrastructure, administrative and consumer‑protection measures
Summary
On Jan. 17 the Utah Senate passed a package of housekeeping and policy items, including SJR 5 (capital contract authority), SB 100 (high‑speed Internet at the State Capitol), SCR 1 (managed lanes study), and multiple code‑recodification bills; roll‑call tallies and amendments are noted.
The Utah Senate used suspension procedures and floor votes on Jan. 17 to move several measures forward in a session focused on housekeeping and a handful of policy items.
Key outcomes
- SJR 5 (resolution approving capital renovation contract authority): Passed under suspension (announced 26 yea, 0 nay, 3 absent). Sponsor Senator Mansell said the resolution allows the Capital Preservation Board to sign multi‑year contracts that may exceed current bond amounts to prevent rebidding and delay that could increase costs.
- SB 100 (access to high‑speed Internet at the State Capitol complex): Sponsored by Senator Kilpack, amended…
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