Utah Senate advances dozens of bills on Day 32, adopts military health resolution and honors fallen service members

The Utah State Senate, during its Day 32 floor session, cleared a large consent and third‑reading calendar and adopted a resolution honoring TRICARE network health‑care providers who serve Utah’s military personnel and families.

The session opened with an invocation from David V. Steiler, Millard County School Superintendent, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Ross Romero. After roll call confirmed a quorum, the Senate moved through communications and introduced several bills for referral to committee before taking up the consent calendar and final passage items.

Votes at a glance

- House Bill 55 (Volunteer Search and Rescue Workers' Compensation Claims): sponsor Senator Van Tassel said the bill provides workers' compensation coverage for volunteers injured while performing search‑and‑rescue duties; the Senate directed a unanimous vote in favor and the bill was signed for return to the House.

- House Bill 79 (Property and Casualty Certificate of Insurance Act): sponsor Senator Howard Stevenson said the bill clarifies that certificates of insurance are not insurance policies and authorizes regulation by the insurance department; the Senate approved the bill and returned it to the House (floor tally reported on the record).

- House Bill 192 (Controlled Substances Advisory Committee Amendments): sponsor Senator Butters said the measure adds…