The Senate took up 70 bills: 8 together on the consent calendar, then 62 one by one, listed below by bill.
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title = {The Senate, Wednesday, May 2, 2012},
howpublished = {Granite Record},
url = {https://graniterecord.org/session/S/2012-05-02},
note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026}
}The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.
The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Carson Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1865s.
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 1865s
Senate Education recommended Interim Study (IS).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1721s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1889s.
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 1889s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1860s.
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 1860s, 1925s
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1850s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1828s.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1828s, 2/3 necessary
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 1828s, NT
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1835s.
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 1835s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1863s.
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 1863s, NT
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1838s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Failed 5–19 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10).
In the record: Laid On Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 19–5 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1838s
Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1965s, 2/3 necessary
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 1965s
Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Houde Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Houde Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 24–0 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1876s.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1876s, 2/3 necessary
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 1876s, NT
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Failed 9–14 on a roll call
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1956s, 2/3 necessary
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 15–9 on a division
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1903s, 1956s, NT
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1872s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 18–6 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1872s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1858s.
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 1858s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Houde Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Senate Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1832s.
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 17–7 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1832s
Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).
Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)
Motion Passed: Sent to Interim Study on a voice vote
In the record: Refer to Interim Study
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Interim Study (IS).
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1869s.
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 1869s
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1871s.
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 1871s
Senate Health and Human Services recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1890s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1885s.
Adopt the Amendment (Change the bill)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted
In the record: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1885s, 2/3 necessary
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 24–0 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1885s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1893s.
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 1893s
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1884s.
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 1884s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1875s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection
Senate Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1870s.
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 1870s
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 16–8 on a division
Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).
Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Carson Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1896s.
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection
Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1880s.
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 1880s
Senate Finance recommended Interim Study (IS).
Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)
Motion Passed: Rescheduled
In the record: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection
Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote
Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1827s.
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Laid On Table
Remove from the Table (Take the bill back up)
Motion Passed: Back Before the Senate on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).
In the record: Remove From Table
Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call
In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1827s, NT, 1916s, NT
Senate Energy and Natural Resources recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1741s.
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 1741s, NT
Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2012-1891s.
Adopt the Committee Amendment (Accept the committee's changes)
Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 19–5 on a roll call
In the record: Adopt Committee Amendment 1891s
Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)
Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–7 on a roll call
Moved by Sen. James Forsythe (R - SD4).
In the record: Laid On Table
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Bill Passed 9–7 on a division
Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)
Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Houde Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).
Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)
Motion Passed: Resolution Passed on a voice vote
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2592h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #2592h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 0798h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #0798h
Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences) 2804h
Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote
Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).
In the record: Non-concur with House Amendment #2804h; Requests C of C
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1455h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1455h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 1196h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1196h
Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes) 2810h
Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote
In the record: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #2810h