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Senate floor roundup: HB 19, HB 238, SB 180 and a string of bills advance or fail
Summary
On Feb. 18 the Utah Senate adopted committee reports, passed and failed several bills on the second and third reading calendars: notable actions include final passage of first substitute HB 19, third‑reading passage of HB 238 (radiology licensing), advancement of SB 180 (Medicaid reform) to third reading, failure of SB 96 (alimony amendments), and passage of SB 159, SB 177, SB 191 and others.
The Utah Senate's Feb. 18 floor session covered a long list of committee reports, bill introductions and votes.
Key outcomes at a glance
- First substitute House Bill 19 (insurance law amendments): The Senate concurred with a joint conference committee report and passed the bill; recorded result reported as 23 yeas, 0 nays, 6 absent; the measure will return to the House for further action.
- House Bill 238 (Radiologic Technologist and Radiology Practical Technician Licensing Act): Presented and supported on the floor; passed on third reading (24 yeas, 0 nays, 5 absent) and will be returned to the House for the Speaker’s signature.
- Second substitute Senate Bill 180 (Medicaid reform): After extended debate, the bill was advanced to the third‑reading calendar (recorded roll call: 26 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent). See the separate…
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