Utah Senate approves series of bills on consent and third‑reading calendars
February 28, 2022 | 2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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What happened: The Utah State Senate spent its morning considering committee reports, a consent calendar and third‑reading items. The floor approved a slate of measures by voice or roll call and sent them to the House for further action.
Key outcomes (selected):
- First substitute House Concurrent Resolution 4 (protection of archaeological sites) — passed, 22 yea, 0 nay, 7 absent.
- House Concurrent Resolution 10 (Jordan River Commission interlocal agreement) — passed, 23 yea, 0 nay, 6 absent.
- House Bill 292 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Amendments) — passed on the consent calendar, 23 yea, 0 nay, 6 absent.
- Senate Bill 235 (Department of Transportation adjudication process revisions) — passed, 24 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent.
- First substitute Senate Bill 220 (Missing Child Identification Program) — passed, 25 yea, 0 nay, 4 absent.
- Senate Bill 234 (Historic rehabilitation tax credit amendments) — passed, 26 yea, 1 nay, 2 absent.
- First substitute Senate Bill 238 (Homeless services modifications) — passed after extended debate, 27 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent.
- Senate Bill 185 (Children's health coverage amendments) — passed, 21 yea, 5 nay, 3 absent.
Why it matters: The bills and resolutions approved range from ceremonial and interlocal matters to changes in tax treatment, transportation adjudication, and public‑health funding. Several of the measures carried budgetary implications that will be resolved as bills move to the House for consideration.
What’s next: Bills that passed the Senate will be transmitted to the House; appropriations and any substantive changes (notably for bills with large fiscal notes) are expected to be handled in the House and conference processes.
Key outcomes (selected):
- First substitute House Concurrent Resolution 4 (protection of archaeological sites) — passed, 22 yea, 0 nay, 7 absent.
- House Concurrent Resolution 10 (Jordan River Commission interlocal agreement) — passed, 23 yea, 0 nay, 6 absent.
- House Bill 292 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Amendments) — passed on the consent calendar, 23 yea, 0 nay, 6 absent.
- Senate Bill 235 (Department of Transportation adjudication process revisions) — passed, 24 yea, 0 nay, 5 absent.
- First substitute Senate Bill 220 (Missing Child Identification Program) — passed, 25 yea, 0 nay, 4 absent.
- Senate Bill 234 (Historic rehabilitation tax credit amendments) — passed, 26 yea, 1 nay, 2 absent.
- First substitute Senate Bill 238 (Homeless services modifications) — passed after extended debate, 27 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent.
- Senate Bill 185 (Children's health coverage amendments) — passed, 21 yea, 5 nay, 3 absent.
Why it matters: The bills and resolutions approved range from ceremonial and interlocal matters to changes in tax treatment, transportation adjudication, and public‑health funding. Several of the measures carried budgetary implications that will be resolved as bills move to the House for consideration.
What’s next: Bills that passed the Senate will be transmitted to the House; appropriations and any substantive changes (notably for bills with large fiscal notes) are expected to be handled in the House and conference processes.
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