What happened on Friday, 04 March 2022
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The new bill defines parental time terms and establishes minimum schedules for children ages 5 to 18.
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Senate bill 213 aims to prevent confusion with emergency services by regulating business names.
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Senators discuss House Bill 11 addressing transgender athletes and women's sports protections.
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Senate passes House Bill 377 to expedite water rights adjudication to 10-12 years.
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Utah House approves liability insurance mandate for home health agencies and updates child support guidelines.
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Senate bills 209, 254, and 136 secure passage addressing vital infrastructure and emissions standards.
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Senators discuss implications of bill prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in gender-specific sports.
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Bill 380 moves open enrollment deadline to assist Utah school staffing plans
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The Utah House passed a series of Senate bills on third reading, including a prohibition on businesses using '911' in their name (SB213), GRAMA protections for water infrastructure (SB254), an air-quality study directive (SB136), and a construction registry second substitute (SB148). Vote tallies and brief sponsor explanations were recorded on the floor.
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Representatives support bill eliminating discriminatory air rifle permit fees for hunters
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Senate committee confirms controversial animal bill lacks votes for passage and declines hearing.
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Senate approves House Bill 385 following discussion on social media references to Senator Vickers.
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The House passed Senate Bill 209 to allow veterinarians to discuss cannabinoid products, including medical cannabis and THC, with pet owners but not to prescribe or administer them. The measure passed 58-13 and returns to the Senate for signature.
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Senate approves House Bill 181 to redefine railroad safety responsibility and costs.
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Utah Senate passes significant budget and acknowledges legislative accomplishments before adjournment.
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Senate bill 205 legalizes air rifles for hunting under certain conditions and permits.
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Senator Stevenson highlights the Point of the Mountain project while addressing housing issues.
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Senator Bramble moves to pass a resolution denouncing antisemitism in Utah.
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Senator Wyler's bill prohibits indecent material in Utah K-12 school libraries.
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Dunnegan advocates for Senate Bill 49 to boost infrastructure and economic growth in rural Utah.
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Senator Wyler streamlines Utah's animal fighting statute to close legal loopholes
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Senators discuss bill's ambiguity regarding animal fighting and potential felony implications.
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Senate votes 25-1 to approve House Bill 260 aimed at police encounter accountability.
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Legislators discuss increasing film incentives to enhance rural Utah's production capabilities.
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Utah legislators express heartfelt gratitude to Senator Iwamoto for her impactful service.
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Utah Senate passes several key bills including changes to aviation and medical cannabis regulations.
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Senators approve various bills on prosecutor modifications and lobbying regulations among others.
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Senate approves House Bill 389 to license newly accredited nursing programs in Utah.
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On March 4 the Utah House approved multiple Senate bills on a range of topics — from criminal-code task force extensions to infrastructure and taxation cleanups — with many passing unanimously or by large margins. This roundup lists outcomes and key notes.
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Senate passes property tax exemption amendments and recycling transparency legislation during roll call.
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The Utah Senate passed a range of bills in the final hours of the 2022 session, including budget adjustments, licensing changes, and statutory amendments to vaccine exemptions and other areas. This roundup lists major bills acted on and their outcomes for quick reference.
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Senate approves House Bill 302 to enhance educational support for English language learners.
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Third substitute Senate Bill 180, creating a limited 'massage assistant' licensure and assistant-in-training track with disclosure requirements and background checks, passed the House after floor amendment and Q&A, 56–15.
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House Bill 120 safeguards co-tenancy with due process protections for land sales.
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On Day 45 the Utah Senate passed a package of bills covering special education, health, aviation, homelessness, tourism, water, and other topics. This roundup lists each bill that received final action on the Senate floor and key vote details recorded in the transcript.
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Senate passes House Bill 3, finalizing the largest budget in Utah's history.
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The Utah Senate on March 4 passed a contentious fourth substitute to House Bill 11 that bars transgender females from competing in girls' school sports, 16-13. The measure triggers a scientific review commission if a court enjoins the ban; sponsors said the two-step approach balances immediate protection for female athletes with a fallback evaluation process.
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Senate approves House Bill 282 ensuring cities cannot restrict water wise landscaping.
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The Senate passed House Bill 3 73, which permits creation of a Convention and Tourism Assessment Area (CTAA) that charges a fee on hotel bills to fund promotion; senators adopted an amendment raising the formation threshold from 50% to 60% of assessed value after debate about effects on smaller hotels.
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After hours of debate over whether film tax incentives deliver local benefits, the Utah House passed the second substitute to Senate Bill 49, adding $12 million in temporary incentives for rural productions and a two-year sunset. The bill passed 50–22 and returns to the Senate for consideration.
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Senate establishes quorum with 21 members present for ongoing legislative session.
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Senators McKay and Davis clash over implications of transgender athlete participation legislation.
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Senate approves funding for early college programs to aid economically disadvantaged students' college access
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The Senate passed House Bill 3 74, which directs school systems to use existing Utah criminal-code definitions when reviewing 'sensitive' library materials, requires State Board guidance with the Attorney General, and sets a parent-inclusive review process. Senators debated whether the measure would censor curriculum or improve transparency; the bill will return to the House.
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Senate passes House Bill 363 enhancing temporary civil commitment measures for mental health.
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The legislature notified the governor and prepared to adjourn following his announcement.
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Support for a bill boosting convention attendance from Salt Lake hotels gains unanimous approval.
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Senator Kennedy successfully advances House Bill 384 to save costs for taxpayers.
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Legislators advanced multiple bills including communications and recycling fund amendments.
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Senator Cullimore champions resolution supporting modesty standards for student athletes' uniforms
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Senators pay tribute to Janet Hales Beckham’s service and contributions to Utah.
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The Utah Senate passed Second Substitute House Bill 438 on March 4, 2022, sending the Point of the Mountain planning authority measures back to the House. Sponsor Senator Stevenson framed the plan as a 700‑acre, transit‑oriented development that will produce tax increment and jobs; critics warned it lacks binding inclusionary housing requirements.
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Governor praises Utah legislators for significant economic, transit, and water policy changes.
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Senator Sandell offers prayer and leads Pledge of Allegiance in Senate opening session.
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Second Substitute House Bill 260 passed the Utah Senate 25–1 on March 4, 2022. The measure establishes a process for release of body‑camera footage in deadly incidents, serious injury incidents or discharges of a firearm, routing requests through a judicial arbitrator to balance transparency and ongoing investigations.
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Community members at the March 3 workshop pressed district leaders about potential tax increases, senior impacts and messaging; the subcommittee proposed targeted outreach (senior‑center sessions, school tours, videos and FAQ pages) to inform voters before any funding request.
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On March 4, 2022 the Utah Senate quickly handled a wide concurrence calendar and numerous second‑reading items, approving bills on county authority, wireless device rules, community impact funding, body‑camera release procedures, Title IX reporting and other measures. The floor recorded roll‑call tallies on several measures.
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At a March 3 Capital Planning Subcommittee workshop, architects and district staff described a 20‑year capital improvement plan and the MSBA process; the group discussed a feasibility study (estimated $500k–$1M), roughly 55% state reimbursement if accepted, and a multi‑year timeline before any construction vote.