The Utah House disposed of a large number of bills on Feb. 7–8, 2024. Below are key actions, short descriptions and results as reported from the floor.
HJR 18 (education; encourage free enterprise in schools) — Passed 68–0. Joint resolution encouraging entrepreneurship and CTE education.
HB 403 (body art facility amendments) — Passed 65–0. Grants rule-making authority to the Department of Health and Human Services to set minimum standards for body-art facilities.
SB 72 (Bureau of Emergency Medical Services amendments) — Passed 67–0. Technical corrections following transfer of bureau responsibilities between departments.
HB 204 (towing requirements; second substitute) — Passed 66–0. Adds evading to criteria for state tax impound and clarifies procedural paperwork for tow companies.
HB 293 (accessible parking amendments) — Passed 66–0. Allows physical therapists to complete handicap-parking forms in certain circumstances; sponsor noted it does not change eligibility criteria.
HB 311 (lane filtering amendments) — Passed 65–0. Clarifies where motorcycle riders may legally filter (on and off ramps distinctions).
HB 313 (motor carrier amendments) — Passed 69–0. Technical clarifications on overweight permits and classification of tow trucks.
HB 245 (Utah National Guard amendments) — Passed 72–0. Cleans up language in Title 39, establishes reenlistment and recoupment processes, and codifies the adjutant general serving at the governor’s pleasure.
HCR 3 (concurrent resolution regarding child-related material) — Initially circled then later uncircled and passed 70–0.
Committee reports and numerous first readings and committee assignments were adopted without recorded floor opposition. Most passed measures will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.