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Senate advances and passes multiple bills on March 1, 2019; highlights include lobbyist licensing, rural development and infrastructure measures
Summary
The Utah Senate on March 1, 2019, passed a series of bills and resolutions: SJR8 (rules-of-evidence change) and several third-reading bills including SB147 (lobbyist licensing), SB179 (rural meeting exemptions), SB200 (rural economic development), SB203 (physician assistant amendments), SB202 (vulnerable-adult protections), and SB206 (underground utilities). Vote tallies are noted.
The Utah Senate concluded its March 1, 2019 session by approving a group of measures addressing a mix of administrative, infrastructure and policy matters. Several bills were substituted and read for a third time or passed by roll-call vote.
Key votes and outcomes recorded on the floor include:
- Second substitute Senate Joint Resolution 8 (rules-of-evidence amendment): sponsor Senator Thatcher explained the change would generally bar First Amendment-protected activity from being used as evidence of victim selection except when directly relevant; the resolution passed with the presiding officer announcing 23 ayes, 0 nays (transcript record).
- First substitute Senate Bill 147…
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