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Senate floor roundup: several third‑reading bills pass and are sent to the House
Summary
The Utah Senate cleared multiple third‑reading items on the calendar — from highway and housing measures to animal control and health‑related bills — and forwarded them to the House; most votes were unanimous or lopsided, with HB 183 a notable close call.
During the floor session the Utah Senate disposed of numerous third‑reading bills, moving several measures on to the House for further action. Highlights from the day’s floor work include:
- House Bill 173 (Dedication and Abandonment of Public Highways): Sponsor Sen. Urquhart explained the bill’s treatment of 10‑year user statutes and interruptions of use; the bill passed by roll call (transcript reports 25 yea, 0 nay, 4 absent) and will be returned to the House for signature.
- House Bill 305 (Midterm Vacancies in Municipal Office): Sen. Van Tassel said the bill allows council members who run for mayor to vote for themselves; the bill passed (reported 24 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent).
- First substitute, House Bill 333 (Unfair inducement related to insurance products): Sen. Bramble…
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