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Senate adopts multiple bills and honors former State Treasurer Edward T. Alter
Summary
On Day 17 the Utah Senate adopted a package of bills and a concurrent resolution honoring Edward T. Alter, approved several House bills on the consent calendar, and advanced native-heritage and recognition bills to the House.
The Utah Senate convened several routine and ceremonial actions on Day 17, including unanimous or near-unanimous passage of recognition and specialty bills and referral of several House measures for consideration.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, honoring Edward T. Alter for 28 years as Utah State Treasurer and his work creating the Public Treasurer's Investment Fund, was read and moved by Senator Okerlund; the chamber suspended the three-reading rule and adopted SCR 5 by roll call, 27–0 with 2 absent. Senators delivered tributes describing Alter's contributions to Utah's bond rating and public finance.
On the consent calendar the Senate passed House Bill 140 (Civic and Character Education Reports Amendment) and House Bill 132 (Occupational and Professional Licensing amendments). HB 140 was recorded as passing with 25 ayes; HB 132 was recorded with a final tally of 26 ayes. Both measures will be signed by the president and returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
The Senate also passed first-substitute Senate Bill 81 (Native American remains — definitions, tribal consultation, and reimbursement authority) on a 26–2 vote and unanimously passed Senate Bill 101 (designating Navajo Code Talker Day and related highway recognitions) 29–0; both bills will be transmitted to the House for its consideration.
In addition to legislative business, senators recognized visiting school groups and representatives of AmeriCorps, and recessed until 2:00 p.m. announced by Senator Vickers.
