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Votes at a glance: dozens of consent and concurrence items approved on Utah Senate floor
Summary
The Senate approved multiple consent and concurrence items on the morning calendar, including SJR 12 (Taiwan), SB 111, SB 193, HB 297 and several third-reading bills; vote tallies are recorded below for transparency.
During the morning session the Senate disposed of a series of consent, concurrence and third-reading items. Below are the notable outcomes recorded on the floor this morning.
- House Bill 297: Recorded passage with 28 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent. Sponsor explained the measure dealt with responsible passing maneuvers and bicyclist safety.
- Senate Bill 193 (vehicle registration amendments): Sponsor said the change avoids duplicate fees for registering off-road vehicles; fiscal note estimated at about $7,800. Passed with 27 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent.
- Senate Bill 111 (electronic ticketing): Senate recorded 28 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent on concurrence and the bill will be transmitted to the House.
- SJR 12 (Taiwan joint resolution): Passed by voice/roll call with a recorded 28 yea, 0 nay.
- First substitute House Bill 58 (head-injury protections for athletes): Passed with recorded 27 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent after sponsor summation of the substitute.
- First substitute SB 152 (alcohol and drug-related offense amendments): Passed third reading with 29 yea votes recorded in the morning.
Where specific roll-call tallies were recorded on the floor, they are listed above exactly as read; the Senate also placed many bills on the consent calendar for expedited handling. Several bills were read for the second or third time and set for future action as noted on the calendar.
