School District Contracting Amendments
What it does: This bill enacts provisions related to federal contracts and settlement agreements with a local education agency. This bill: prohibits a local education agency from contracting with the United States Department of Justice unless the attorney general's office reviews the contract or settlement agreement; requires the attorney general's office to review each proposed contract or settlement agreement; and allows the Utah State Board of Education and the attorney general's office to make recommendations regarding the contract or settlement agreement. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate/ failed
The tally
Yes 12 · No 9 · Not voting 8
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Other or unknown party | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Derrin OwensR27No
- Evan VickersR28No
- Ron WintertonR20No
The full roll (29)
Yes 12
No 9
Not voting 8
- Heidi BalderreeR22
- Jerry StevensonR6
- Keith GroverR23
- Lincoln FillmoreR17
- Mike McKellR25
- Scott SandallR1
- Stuart AdamsR7
- Former memberFOR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.