| Members Present: Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair Rep. Logan Wilde, Vice Chair Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Justin L. Fawson Rep. Michael S. Kennedy Rep. Karen Kwan Rep. Jefferson Moss Rep. Adam Robertson | Rep. Mike Schultz Rep. John R. Westwood Members Absent: Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway Rep. John Knotwell Staff Present: Mr. Alex R. Janak, Policy Analyst Ms. Lorna Wells, Legislative Session Worker |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| Chair Christofferson called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. |
| MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to approve the minutes of February 9, 2018. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays-0 | Abs-4 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. A. Robertson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. J. Fawson Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. J. Moss |
| 1. S.B. 80 Exempt and Apportioned License Plate Amendments (Ipson, D.) |
| Sen. Ipson explained this bill. |
| MOTION: Rep. Moss moved to pass S.B. 80 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. J. Fawson Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell |
| MOTION: Rep. Moss moved to place S.B. 80 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. J. Fawson Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell |
| 2. H.B. 58 Traffic Control Signs for Bicycles (Moss, C.) |
| Rep. Spackman Moss explained this bill with the assistance of Mr. Phil Sarnoff, Executive Director, Bike Utah. |
| Mr. Val Shupe, Executive Director, Utah Chiefs of Police, spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Dave Iltis, Cycling Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. David O'Leary spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. Allen Sanderson, cyclist, spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Dan Fazzini, cyclist, spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Jim Greene, bicycle commuter, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. George Chapman spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. Phillip Carlson, bicycle commuter, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION: Rep. Wilde moved to pass H.B. 58 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. Schultz |
| 3. H.B. 331 Air Pollution Mitigation Education Program (Kennedy, M.) |
| Rep. Kennedy explained this bill. |
| Mr. Scott Baird, Deputy Director, Department of Environmental Quality spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. Brent Barlow, Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mr. Chris Caras, Director, Driver License Division, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to amend H.B. 331 with Amendment #1. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
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create rules regarding the creation and dissemination of educational
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shall be based on data provided by the Division of Air Quality, including
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(i) ways drivers can improve air quality; and
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(ii) the harmful effects of vehicle emissions;
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| Yeas - 9 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION: Rep. Brooks moved to pass H.B. 331 as amended out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to place H.B. 331 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays-0 | Abs-4 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. A. Robertson Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. J. Moss Rep. M. Schultz |
| Chair Christofferson announced there would be a 5 minute recess. |
| 4. 2nd Sub. S.B. 71 Road Tolls Provisions (Niederhauser, W.) |
| Pres. Niederhauser explained this bill. |
| Ms. Linda Hull, Policy and Legislative Services Director, Utah Department of Transportation, spoke to the bill. |
| Mr. George Chapman spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Rick Clasby, Utah Trucking Association, spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Allan Sanderson spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Rob Jolley, Enterprise Rent -A-Car spoke to the bill. |
| Ms. Barbara Riddle, President/CEO, Chamber West, spoke against the bill. |
| Mr. Brent Barlow spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to pass 2nd Substitute S.B. 71 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-2. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays-1 | Abs-2 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. K. Kwan | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell |
| MOTION: Rep. Brooks moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
| Rep. W. Brooks Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. J. Fawson Rep. M. Kennedy Rep. K. Kwan Rep. J. Moss Rep. A. Robertson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Westwood Rep. L. Wilde | Rep. L. Hemingway Rep. J. Knotwell |
| Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 9:56 a.m. |