Votes at a glance: Key outcomes from Utah House floor, Feb. 9, 2026
February 09, 2026 | 2026 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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During the Feb. 9 floor session the Utah House recorded votes on multiple bills. Key outcomes:
- First Substitute HB 45 (concurrence/resubmission for technical recording) — final passage recorded with 68 yes votes; sent to the Senate for signature.
- Fourth Substitute HB 65 (building/construction code amendments) — House concurred with Senate amendments; final passage recorded 67 yes, 2 no; sent to the Senate.
- HB 299 (clarifying school safety intervention language) — final passage 66 yes, 2 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 288 (voter‑registration/auditor verification tool) — after floor debate and a call of the House the first substitute passed 39 yes, 32 no; sent to the Senate.
- HB 311 (election law, voter ID verification) — passed 68 yes, 1 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 13 (municipal services fees / lien provisions) — first substitute failed 32 yes, 39 no; filed for staff follow‑up.
- Third Substitute HB 38 (county government / Title 17 recodification) — passed 56 yes, 13 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 223 (electronic signature collection) — passed 46 yes, 25 no; sent to the Senate.
- Second Substitute HB 136 (unlicensed drivers / enforcement and impound rules) — passed 55 yes, 12 no; sent to the Senate.
Most bills either carried technical changes or modest policy adjustments; several generated extended floor debate on privacy and equity. The House adjourned and will reconvene Feb. 10 at 11 a.m.
- First Substitute HB 45 (concurrence/resubmission for technical recording) — final passage recorded with 68 yes votes; sent to the Senate for signature.
- Fourth Substitute HB 65 (building/construction code amendments) — House concurred with Senate amendments; final passage recorded 67 yes, 2 no; sent to the Senate.
- HB 299 (clarifying school safety intervention language) — final passage 66 yes, 2 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 288 (voter‑registration/auditor verification tool) — after floor debate and a call of the House the first substitute passed 39 yes, 32 no; sent to the Senate.
- HB 311 (election law, voter ID verification) — passed 68 yes, 1 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 13 (municipal services fees / lien provisions) — first substitute failed 32 yes, 39 no; filed for staff follow‑up.
- Third Substitute HB 38 (county government / Title 17 recodification) — passed 56 yes, 13 no; sent to the Senate.
- First Substitute HB 223 (electronic signature collection) — passed 46 yes, 25 no; sent to the Senate.
- Second Substitute HB 136 (unlicensed drivers / enforcement and impound rules) — passed 55 yes, 12 no; sent to the Senate.
Most bills either carried technical changes or modest policy adjustments; several generated extended floor debate on privacy and equity. The House adjourned and will reconvene Feb. 10 at 11 a.m.
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