The House took up 74 bills, in the order told below.
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@misc{session-H-2017-03-09,
title = {The House, Thursday, March 9, 2017},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/H/2017-03-09},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Shawn Jasper (R - Hills 37), Speaker of the House, and Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1).
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 193–165 on a division
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 214–149 on a roll call
House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 234–132 on a roll call
House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 15–10.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 182–181 on a roll call
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 179–187 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 2).
In the record: Reconsider HB 387
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 15–2.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 187–179 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–6.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 192–161 on a division
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Joseph Hagan (R - Rock 4).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–9.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–6.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0380h, 13–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 313–45 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0380h
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–4.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0286h, 10–7.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0286h
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–6.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 197–158 on a division
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0354h, 9–8.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 185–164 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0354h
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0440h, 10–7.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill) 2017-0440h
Motion Failed 170–189 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Amendment 2017-0440h
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0322h, 18–1.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Special Order to next order of business
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 280–82 on a division
Moved by Rep. Joseph Hagan (R - Rock 4).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 335–29 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0322h
Rules Suspension to refer to Finance (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)
Motion Passed on a voice vote
House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 191–165 on a roll call
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Andrew White (D - Graf 13).
In the record: Reconsider HB 589
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–8.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 219–139 on a roll call
House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0200h, 8–7.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 189–166 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0200h
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 193–169 on a roll call
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 190–170 on a division
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 176–181 on a division
Moved by Rep. Douglas Ley (D - Ches 9).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–9.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–4.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 208–153 on a roll call
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.
Shall House Consider
Motion Failed 157–204 on a division
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 7–4.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Killed 202–149 on a roll call
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–9.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0521h, 10–9.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Failed 170–176 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0521h
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 188–161 on a division
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–6.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 189–147 on a division
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 176–157 on a division
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 18–3.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–5.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–8.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Lay on Table
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–7.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Lay on Table
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–7.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 210–133 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0134h, 11–3.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0134h
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 9–8.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled 243–99 on a division
Moved by Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0667h, 14–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0667h
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–4.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 11–3.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–3.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 246–96 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0561h, 23–0.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0561h
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 10–4.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 193–149 on a division
Moved by Rep. M. MacKay.
In the record: Lay on Table
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0481h, 20–3.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0481h
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 22–0.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0545h, 19–3.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0545h
House Children and Family Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Resolution Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–9.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 200–142 on a division
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 23–0.
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
House Children and Family Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0536h, 11–0.
Indefinitely Postpone (Kill the bill and bar its subject for the term)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed 179–168 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2).
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 4).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–2.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29).
In the record: Lay on Table
Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)
Motion Failed: Stays on the Table 168–180 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Billie Butler.
In the record: Remove from Table
House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0638h, 20–1.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0638h
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Legislative Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 286–48 on a roll call
Moved by Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–1.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0291h, 20–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 74–261 on a division
Moved by Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0291h
House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 19–0.
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–2.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. J. Belanger.
In the record: Lay on Table
House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–1.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. J. Belanger.
In the record: Lay on Table
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2017-0436h, 21–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 47–284 on a division
Moved by Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3).
In the record: Lay on Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0436h
House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 19–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14).
In the record: Lay on Table
House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 23–0.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Rep. Norman Major (R - Rock 14).
In the record: Lay on Table
Roll calls the House took that day on questions that were on no bill, such as its own rules, a ruling of the chair or printing a debate. The question is as the General Court’s roll-call file words it.
Limit Debate (Cap the time for debate)
Motion Passed: Debate Limited 246–115 on a roll call
Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)
Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 154–206 on a roll call
Third Reading (Pass the bill)
Motion Failed 150–185 on a roll call