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First Substitute H.B. 293

Representative Raymond W. Short proposes to substitute the following bill:


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USE OF TOBACCO FUND PROCEEDS

             2     
2000 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

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Sponsor: Raymond W. Short

             5      AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS IN GENERAL; IMPOSING APPLICATION AND
             6      CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC TOBACCO PREVENTION,
             7      CESSATION, AND CONTROL PROGRAMS; REQUIRING THE LEGISLATURE TO
             8      EVALUATE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO RECOVER
             9      FUND REPAYMENTS; S [ AND ] s PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE S ; AND PROVIDING A
             9a      COORDINATION CLAUSE s .
             10      This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
             11      ENACTS:
             12          63-97-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             13      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             14          Section 1. Section 63-97-103 is enacted to read:
             15          63-97-103. Requirements for tobacco prevention, S REDUCTION s cessation, and
             15a      control programs.
             16          (1) To be eligible to receive funding under this chapter for a tobacco prevention
             16a      S REDUCTION, s , cessation,
             17      or control program, an organization, whether private, governmental, or quasi-governmental, shall:
             18          (a) submit a request to the S [ state ] THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH s containing the
             18a      following information:
             19          (i) for media campaigns to prevent or reduce smoking, the request shall demonstrate sound
             20      management and periodic evaluation of the campaign's relevance to the intended audience,
             21      particularly in campaigns directed toward youth, including audience awareness of the campaign
             22      and recollection of the main message;
             23          (ii) for school-based education programs to prevent and reduce youth smoking, the request
             24      shall describe how the program will be effective in preventing and reducing youth smoking;
             25          (iii) for community-based programs to prevent and reduce smoking, the request shall


             26      demonstrate that the proposed program:
             27          (A) has a comprehensive strategy with a clear mission and goals;
             28          (B) provides for committed, caring, and professional leadership; and
             29          (C) if directed toward youth:
             30          (I) offers h [ a diverse array of ] h youth-centered activities in youth accessible facilities;
             31          (II) is culturally sensitive, inclusive, and diverse;
             32          (III) involves youth in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services that affect them;
             33      and
             34          (IV) offers a positive focus that is inclusive of all youth; and
             35          (iv) for enforcement, control, and compliance program, the request shall demonstrate that
             36      the proposed program can reasonably be expected to reduce the extent to which tobacco products
             37      are available to individuals under the age of 19;
             38          (b) agree, by contract, to file an annual written report with the S [ Legislature before October
             39      31 and as otherwise requested by the Legislature
] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH s
. The report shall
             39a      contain the following:
             40          (i) the amount funded;
             41          (ii) the amount expended;
             42          (iii) a description of the program or campaign and the number of adults and youth who
             43      participated;
             44          (iv) specific elements of the program or campaign meeting the applicable criteria set forth
             45      in Subsection (1)(a); and
             46          (v) a statement concerning the success and effectiveness of the program or campaign;
             47          (c) agree, by contract, to not use any funds h [ , ] h h RECEIVED UNDER THIS h [ SECTION]
             47a1      CHAPTER, h h directly
             47a      or indirectly, to:
             48          (i) engage in any lobbying or political activity, including the support of, or opposition to,
             49      candidates, ballot questions, referenda, or similar activities; or
             50          (ii) engage in litigation with any tobacco manufacturer, retailer, or distributor h , EXCEPT
             50a      TO ENFORCE:
             50b          (A) THE PROVISIONS OF THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT;
             50c          (B) TITLE 26, CHAPTER 38, UTAH CLEAN AIR ACT; S [AND] s
             50d          (C) TITLE 26, CHAPTER 42, CIVIL PENALTIES FOR TOBACCO SALES TO UNDERAGED
             50e      PERSONS h ; and
             50f      S (D) TITLE 77, CHAPTER 39, SALE OF TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL TO UNDERAGED PERSONS, IN AN
             50g      AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE STATE-LEVEL OF FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR
             50h      ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE 77, CHAPTER 39; AND s
             51          (d) agree, by contract, to repay the funds provided under this chapter if the organization:
             52          (i) fails to file a timely report as required by Subsection (1)(b); or


             53          (ii) uses any portion of the funds in violation of Subsection (1)(c).
             54          (2) The S [ Legislature ] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH s shall review and evaluate the success
             54a      and effectiveness of any program
             55      or campaign that receives funding h PURSUANT TO A REQUEST SUBMITTED h under Subsection
             55a      (1). The review and evaluation:
             56          (a) shall include a comparison of annual smoking trends;


             57          (b) may be conducted by an independent evaluator; and
             58          (c) may be paid for by funds appropriated from the account for that purpose.
             58a      S (3) THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN
             58b      SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE REVIEWS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
             58c      SUBSECTION (2). s
             59           [ (3) ] 4)( s An organization that fails to comply with the contract requirements set forth in
             60      Subsection (1) shall:
             61          (a) repay the state as provided in Subsection (1)(d); and
             62          (b) be disqualified from receiving funds under this chapter in any subsequent fiscal year.
             63           S [ (4) ] (5) s The attorney general shall be responsible for recovering funds that are required to be
             64      repaid to the state under this section.
             64a           h S [ (5) ] (6) s NOTHING IN THIS SECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED AS
             64b      APPLYING TO FUNDS THAT ARE NOT APPROPRIATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER . h
             65          Section 2. Effective date.
             66          This act takes effect on July 1, 2000.
             66a      S SECTION 3. COORDINATION CLAUSE.
             66b          IF THIS BILL AND 3rd SUB. S.B. 15, USE OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT REVENUES, BOTH PASS,
             66c      IT IS THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT SECTION 63-97-103 IN THIS BILL BE RENUMBERED
             66d      AS SECTION 63-97-401. s


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