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Votes at a glance: key House bills and resolutions the Utah Senate moved March 6
Summary
On Day 44 the Senate passed or advanced a series of House-origin bills and resolutions, including HB 99 (background-check fee exemption), HB 125 (Medicaid dental pilot), HB 116 (probate amendments), HB 159 (unlawful detention of a minor), and others; SCR 13 on Common Core was passed and referred to the House.
During its March 6 session the Utah Senate completed floor action on a large number of House-origin bills and a concurrent resolution. The following summarizes key actions and outcomes recorded on the Senate floor.
- House Bill 99 — Background-check fee exemption for firearm purchases: Sponsor Senator Reid said the bill exempts currently employed and in-good-standing law-enforcement officers from paying a background-check fee when a dealer verifies employment. The Senate approved HB 99 (23 Aye, 1 Nay, 5 absent) and returned the amended bill to the House for further action.
- House Bill 125 — Medicaid dental pilot program: The Senate passed HB 125 (23 Aye,…
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