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Senate advances multiple bills on consent and third reading; leaders report revenue windfall
Summary
On Day 32 the Utah Senate moved dozens of bills through consent and third-reading calendars (including measures on indigent defense, county fee authority and vehicle rules). Leadership announced updated revenue forecasts that expand available one‑time and ongoing funds.
The Utah State Senate used Friday floor time to advance a broad set of bills on the consent, concurrent and third‑reading calendars and to report a sizable revenue update ahead of budget deliberations.
On routine and consent business the Senate approved a string of bills that will be returned to the House for signatures, including:
- Senate Bill 108 (indigent defense amendments) — passed 24 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent. - Senate Bill 121 (Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensing Act) — passed 21 yea, 4 nay, 4 absent. - Second Substitute House Bill 225 (uniform medical-records release form) — passed on consent (23 yea, 0 nay, 6 absent). - House Bill 241 (School Epilepsy Training Amendments) — passed (18 yea, 0 nay, 11 absent). - House Bill 252 (employee verification changes) — passed (29 yea, 5 nay, 5 absent).
Senate leaders also reported updated revenue numbers that materially increased available one‑time and ongoing funds for this fiscal cycle; leadership said those figures will shape budget negotiations in the coming weeks.
Procedural notes: several bills were circled and uncircled for further amendment, and leadership sent a slate of bills to standing committees via the Rules Committee report. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday at 10 a.m.
