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Votes at a glance: Utah Senate clears fireworks, device‑filter, water and other measures Feb. 7
Summary
The Utah State Senate approved multiple bills Feb. 7, 2024, including House Bill 333 (fireworks modifications), second substitute SB 104 (Children’s Device Protection Act), House Bill 67 (First Responder Mental Health Services Grant), House Bill 61 (water telemetry), and several other measures; many passed unanimously or with sizable majorities.
SALT LAKE CITY — During its Feb. 7 floor session the Utah State Senate approved a package of bills on consent and on third reading and transmitted them as required. Major outcomes on the floor included:
House Bill 333 — Fireworks modifications (sponsor: Senator Bramble): The bill permits fire districts to issue permits to discharge fireworks, makes technical updates to state fireworks law and modifies classification of explosives. Sponsor Bramble told senators the bill "didn't have strong opposition and contention" in committee. The clerk recorded 25 yea, 0 nay, 4 absent; the bill passed and will be returned to the House.
Second substitute Senate Bill 104 — Children’s Device Protection Act (sponsor: Senator Weiler): The measure would require manufacturers to include and activate a filter on smartphones and tablets used by minors to restrict access to obscene material; activation may be…
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