Utah Senate votes to 'saunter' (brief recess) while awaiting Rules Committee

The Utah Senate paused its floor session briefly to await a Rules Committee meeting. President Adams proposed a motion to 'saunter' for a few minutes while the Rules Committee completed its business. A motion to saunter was made on the floor and the body approved the recess by voice vote; the presiding officer asked senators not to stray far because the committee would return with its report.

Why it matters: the recess was procedural and brief but shows the chamber using a short suspension of business while committee work is completed. The motion passed by voice vote; the record does not show a formal tally or a second on the motion.

Next steps: the Senate will reconvene to receive the Rules Committee report and continue its daily agenda.