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Utah Senate advances broad package of tax, rules and public‑safety bills
Summary
On Jan. 24, 2006, the Utah Senate moved a large third‑reading calendar, approving bills on voting‑rights restoration, administrative rules reauthorization, tax exemptions and utility tax changes, and advancing measures on evidence rules and drug‑impaired driving.
The Utah State Senate on Jan. 24 approved a string of third‑reading bills covering tax policy, administrative rules and criminal penalties as lawmakers worked through an extensive calendar.
Among the measures the Senate approved was Senate Bill 47, clarifying restoration of voting rights for convicted felons who have completed their sentences, probation or parole; the measure passed 26‑0 with three absent. The chamber also uncircled and passed the annual administrative rules reauthorization, Senate Bill 26 (27‑0, two absent), which the sponsor said renews rules the administrative rules review committee found compliant with state statute.
Lawmakers moved several tax‑related bills forward. Senate Bill…
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