Senate assigns bills to committees and discusses upcoming legislative priorities
January 26, 2023 | 2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The Utah Senate convened on January 26, 2023, to discuss several key legislative matters, including the assignment of bills to various committees and updates on recent House actions.
During the session, the Rules Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Buxton, presented a report recommending the assignment of multiple bills to standing committees. Notable bills included Senate Bill 136, concerning legislative office amendments, and Senate Bill 139, which focuses on motor vehicle consumer data protection. Other significant bills assigned included Senate Bill 137, addressing medical cannabis amendments, and House Bill 112, related to state fish hatchery maintenance.
The Senate also received communications from the House regarding several passed bills. Among these was House Bill 29, which aims to enhance mental health support in law enforcement, and Senate Bill 1, which pertains to public education budget amendments. These bills were signed by the House Speaker and are set to be enrolled for further consideration.
Additionally, the Senate discussed Senate Bill 16, which involves amendments to transgender medical treatments and procedures. This bill will be placed on the concurrence calendar for further review.
Senator Fillmore requested to move Senate Bill 46, concerning state holiday modifications, to a time certain calendar for discussion on February 3 at 11:20 AM. The motion was approved without opposition.
The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 11 AM the following day, which passed unanimously. This meeting marks a continued effort by the Utah Senate to address legislative priorities and respond to pressing issues within the state.
During the session, the Rules Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Buxton, presented a report recommending the assignment of multiple bills to standing committees. Notable bills included Senate Bill 136, concerning legislative office amendments, and Senate Bill 139, which focuses on motor vehicle consumer data protection. Other significant bills assigned included Senate Bill 137, addressing medical cannabis amendments, and House Bill 112, related to state fish hatchery maintenance.
The Senate also received communications from the House regarding several passed bills. Among these was House Bill 29, which aims to enhance mental health support in law enforcement, and Senate Bill 1, which pertains to public education budget amendments. These bills were signed by the House Speaker and are set to be enrolled for further consideration.
Additionally, the Senate discussed Senate Bill 16, which involves amendments to transgender medical treatments and procedures. This bill will be placed on the concurrence calendar for further review.
Senator Fillmore requested to move Senate Bill 46, concerning state holiday modifications, to a time certain calendar for discussion on February 3 at 11:20 AM. The motion was approved without opposition.
The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 11 AM the following day, which passed unanimously. This meeting marks a continued effort by the Utah Senate to address legislative priorities and respond to pressing issues within the state.
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