Senate passes multiple bills including licensing and school board expansion measures
February 02, 2022 | 2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The Utah Senate convened on February 2, 2022, for a session focused on several legislative measures, including resolutions and bills concerning professional licensing and local governance.
The meeting commenced with a motion to pass Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, which received overwhelming support, passing with 28 votes in favor and none against. The resolution will now proceed to the House for further consideration.
Next on the agenda was First Substitute Senate Bill 16, which aims to establish the Office of Professional Licensing Review under the Department of Commerce. Senator Bramble presented the bill, and it was passed unanimously, with 28 votes in favor and 3 absent, moving on to the House for their review.
Senate Bill 20, concerning property tax amendments, was discussed next. Senator Bramble indicated that a substitute bill might be introduced to address tax exemptions related to a power plant in Millard County. The Senate voted to circle this bill for future consideration.
Following this, Senate Bill 43, which modifies occupational and professional licensing, was presented by Senator Bramble. The bill was amended to include provisions regarding chiropractic practices and was passed with 26 votes in favor and 3 absent, also moving to the House.
The final bill discussed was Senate Bill 78, which allows local school boards in high-growth areas to expand from 7 to 9 members. Senator Anderegg led the discussion, and the bill passed with 26 votes in favor and 5 absent.
In closing remarks, Senator Buxton announced an immediate rules committee meeting following the session. Senator Vickers highlighted the presence of various groups at the Capitol, including optometrists and participants in Hill Aerospace Day, with a lunch event sponsored by GoUtah Aerospace.
Overall, the session was marked by a series of legislative advancements, reflecting the Senate's commitment to addressing professional licensing and local governance issues in Utah.
The meeting commenced with a motion to pass Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, which received overwhelming support, passing with 28 votes in favor and none against. The resolution will now proceed to the House for further consideration.
Next on the agenda was First Substitute Senate Bill 16, which aims to establish the Office of Professional Licensing Review under the Department of Commerce. Senator Bramble presented the bill, and it was passed unanimously, with 28 votes in favor and 3 absent, moving on to the House for their review.
Senate Bill 20, concerning property tax amendments, was discussed next. Senator Bramble indicated that a substitute bill might be introduced to address tax exemptions related to a power plant in Millard County. The Senate voted to circle this bill for future consideration.
Following this, Senate Bill 43, which modifies occupational and professional licensing, was presented by Senator Bramble. The bill was amended to include provisions regarding chiropractic practices and was passed with 26 votes in favor and 3 absent, also moving to the House.
The final bill discussed was Senate Bill 78, which allows local school boards in high-growth areas to expand from 7 to 9 members. Senator Anderegg led the discussion, and the bill passed with 26 votes in favor and 5 absent.
In closing remarks, Senator Buxton announced an immediate rules committee meeting following the session. Senator Vickers highlighted the presence of various groups at the Capitol, including optometrists and participants in Hill Aerospace Day, with a lunch event sponsored by GoUtah Aerospace.
Overall, the session was marked by a series of legislative advancements, reflecting the Senate's commitment to addressing professional licensing and local governance issues in Utah.
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