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Votes at a glance: Senate advances a package of bills on consent and second-reading calendars
Summary
The Utah Senate approved multiple bills on the consent and second-reading calendars, including measures on unemployment tax rates, disposal of DOT surplus property, election-code penalties, and several motor-vehicle and public-safety bills. Most passed by recorded roll-call votes and were sent to the House for concurrence or signature.
The Utah State Senate moved a package of bills through the floor on consent and second reading, adopting committee recommendations and recording votes on a series of measures affecting taxation, transportation, election law and public safety.
Key outcomes included a continuation of a 0.4% minimum "social" unemployment insurance tax rate (SB106) approved by unanimous recorded consent and sent to the House for consideration. Lawmakers also advanced HB16 to allow the Department of Transportation to opt out of the state procurement system and return proceeds to the transportation fund; the bill passed on roll call and was sent to the House.
Election-related measures advanced as well: HB18 harmonizes reporting penalties across campaign finance code sections and passed (24 yea, 0 nay). HB19 standardizes criminal penalties for election tampering and passed (26 yea, 0 nay). The Senate also passed HB12 (alarm company employee licensing), HB26 (inmate anatomical donations), and HB52 (controlled-substances 'spice' analog prohibitions), all by recorded votes as announced on the floor.
Transportation and vehicle-related initiatives moved forward: SB137 clarified municipal limits on registration sticker enforcement, SB13 updated ignition-interlock provisions and related bills were advanced to the House after sponsors said the measures reduce inconsistent local enforcement and align state and municipal practice.
Several committee-recommended bills were placed on the consent calendar for second reading and expected third-reading placement. The Senate concluded routine business with personal-privilege recognitions for visiting students and community groups and adjourned until 10 a.m. the next day.
Detailed vote outcomes and procedural notes are listed below for civic reference.
