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Votes at a glance: Utah Senate advances multiple bills, appoints officials and schedules conference committees
Summary
On Feb. 25 the Utah Senate consented to multiple gubernatorial appointments, advanced several substituted bills (including encircling or passing wildfire and care‑facility measures), and scheduled conference committees for water‑law disputes. Outcomes sent to the House or placed on calendars as noted.
The Utah Senate handled a broad set of calendar and procedural items on Feb. 25, advancing and scheduling multiple bills and confirming gubernatorial appointments.
Appointments and consent The Senate consented to multiple gubernatorial appointments (Arts & Culture Business Alliance, Board of Juvenile Justice Services, Health Data and Facility committees, and others). Leadership waived the 15‑day notification requirement for the appointments and the Senate recorded advice‑and‑consent by roll call: 26 yays, 0 nays, 3 absent. The governor’s letter transmitting the appointments was signed by Governor Gary R. Herbert.
Bills the Senate advanced or acted on (selected highlights) - Second substitute House Bill 186 (volunteer health care continuing education): Sponsor said the third…
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