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Senate clears wide consent calendar; procurement, education and records bills move forward
Summary
On the penultimate legislative week the Utah Senate passed a large consent calendar and several notable bills and resolutions — including procurement reform (SB153), electronic personal medical records (HB46), and multiple education and municipal measures. Several contested bills (tax checkoff for elementary schools) failed or were returned to committee.
The Utah Senate spent much of its 42nd day processing a large consent calendar and advancing a range of bills that had been vetted in committee. Several measures passed with little debate; others drew brief floor discussion before recorded votes.
Procurement: Second substitute Senate Bill 153 (procurement amendments) was described by Senator Niederhauser as a comprehensive package that addresses appeals and higher‑education concerns; the bill passed unanimously and includes a delayed enactment for penalties to allow further work (sponsor noted May 2013 delayed enactment for penalty provisions).
Public records and health IT: First substitute House Bill 46 (electronic personal…
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