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Senate passes broad slate of bills in Feb. 17 session; multiple consent and policy measures approved
Summary
The Utah Senate on Feb. 17, 2023, approved a large group of bills on the concurrence and third‑reading calendars, passing measures on holidays, child welfare, conversion‑therapy prohibitions, parole reporting, veterinary practice exemptions, medical cannabis governance and multiple consent items. Vote tallies and next steps are listed below.
The Utah Senate approved a wide set of bills during its Feb. 17, 2023 general session, clearing items on the concurrence and third‑reading calendars and returning several measures to the House for final action.
Major items decided included second substitute Senate Bill 46 (state holiday modifications), third substitute Senate Bill 56 (child welfare amendments), second substitute House Bill 228 (conversion‑therapy and professional conduct language), and a series of consent and policy bills addressing parole reporting, veterinary practice, medical cannabis governance and workforce/healthcare licensing. Many bills were passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous roll‑call results.
Votes at a glance (Senate action on Feb. 17): - Third substitute Senate Bill 56…
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