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Votes at a glance: key measures the Utah Senate advanced Feb. 15, 2006
Summary
The Utah Senate processed many calendar items and passed multiple measures on Feb. 15, 2006, including SB179 (tax exemption clarifications), HB40 (tourism reporting), SB198 (intangible property tax clarity), SB124 (alcohol licensing changes), and SB161 (mechanics lien reform); several bills were returned to the House for signature or referral.
During the afternoon session the Utah Senate adopted committee reports, managed calendars, and passed numerous bills on second and third reading. The following summarizes key actions taken on Feb. 15, 2006:
- HB226 (Kindergarten readiness): Passed in the Senate (24 yes, 2 no, 4 absent); sponsor emphasized the bill recommends, not mandates, spring assessments. (See separate story.)
- First substitute HB87 (use of disaster loan funds): Passed (25 yes, 0 no, 4 absent) and referred to the House; extends a Washington County $25 million loan repayment term by one year.
- HB152 (Navajo Trust Fund Amendment): Passed (25 yes, 0 no, 4 absent); sponsor said the attorney general's opinion indicated the bill…
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