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Votes at a glance: key bills the Utah Senate passed in tonight's session
Summary
Senators moved and passed several bills on appropriations, education, environment and taxes; notable floor action included HB 23 (first responder mental health), HB 38 (property theft), HB 113 (special education funding), HB 118 (wetlands), HB 162 (period products), HB 232 (Utah Lake Authority), HB 146 (local licensing), HB 236 (behavioral health) and HB 268 (tax amendments). See tallies and next steps below.
The Utah Senate considered and voted on a large set of House and Senate measures during the floor session. Below are concise outcomes and key notes recorded in the Senate transcript (roll‑call tallies as read on the floor):
- First substitute Senate Bill 244 (Ethnic Studies Amendments): Passed (recorded as 29 yea, 0 nay, 0 absent). Sponsor explained the bill creates a legislative commission to make recommendations to the State Board of Education.
- Second substitute House Bill 23 (First responder mental health services): Passed (recorded as 28 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent). Sponsors said the Department of Public Safety will administer funding for services to first responders…
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