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Votes at a glance: key bills the Utah Senate passed Feb. 28
Summary
The Senate approved several bills (some unanimously) on Feb. 28: HB251 (drug diversion reporting), HB254 (unlawful outdoor advertising), HB265 (wildlife management), HCR10 (Great Salt Lake water resolution), HB263 (emissions testing), HB171 (first substitute) and others; many bills advanced to the House.
The Utah Senate took a number of votes during its Feb. 28 session; most were routine or unanimous, while several drew discussion prior to passage. Key outcomes recorded on the floor include:
- House Bill 251 (drug diversion reporting requirements): Passed by unanimous direction, recorded as 26 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent; will be returned to the House.
- House Bill 254 (unlawful outdoor advertising amendments): Passed by unanimous direction, recorded as 26 yeas, 0 nays, 3 absent; will be returned to the House.
- House Bill 265 (wildlife management area amendments): Passed (25 yeas, 0 nays, 4 absent) and will be returned to the House.
- House Concurrent Resolution 10 (addressing declining water levels of the Great Salt Lake): Passed, recorded 25 yeas, 0 nays, 4 absent.
- House Bill 263 (emissions testing revisions): Passed with an amendment to change the model-year threshold (26-0-3).
- House Bill 171 (first substitute; temporary replacements for county offices): Recalled, substituted and passed on roll call, 27-0-2.
- Senate Bill 85 (secure transport designation amendments; amended on floor to add a licensed health-care observer role): Passed on a roll call 27-0-2; sponsor noted a fiscal note (~$385,000) that they expect to reduce through fiscal analysis.
- Senate Bill 205 (internet service provider filtering disclosure; amended to require updates every other year): Passed 26-0-3 after amendment.
Several additional standing committee reports were approved and a number of bills were placed on second- or third-reading calendars for later action. The Senate recessed until 2 p.m. at the close of the session.
Procedural note: Unless specifically debated on the floor, many of these measures were moved on the consent calendar or passed after committee reports; contested measures are covered in separate articles.
