H.J.R. 10
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This joint rules resolution of the Legislature modifies provisions relating to Joint
11 Conventions and Joint Committees by providing for a joint Long-Term Planning
12 Conference.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This resolution:
15 . requires the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives
16 to call a joint Long-Term Planning Conference of members of the two houses;
17 . provides that the conference will be held at least every two years;
18 . describes the purposes of the Long-Term Planning Conference; H. [
19 . provides for conference staffing H. [
19a . requires interim committees to devote the May interim committee meeting to
19b long-term planning. .H
20 Special Clauses:
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22 Legislative Rules Affected:
23 ENACTS:
24 JR3-3-101
25 JR3-3-102
26 JR3-3-103
26a H. IR2-2-103 .H
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28 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
29 Section 1. JR3-3-101 is enacted to read:
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31 JR3-3-101. Call for a Long-Term Planning Conference.
32 (1) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall,
33 by mutual consent, call a joint Long-Term Planning Conference of members of the two houses.
34 (2) The conference will be held at least every two years on a date or dates designated
35 jointly by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives.
36 (3) The conference may last one or two days and may include meetings, workshops,
37 and other sessions and activities designed to accomplish the purpose of the conference as
38 described in Section JR3-3-102 .
39 Section 2. JR3-3-102 is enacted to read:
40 JR3-3-102. Purpose of the Long-Term Planning Conference.
41 The purpose of the Long-Term Planning Conference is to provide information and tools
42 that will encourage the Legislature, and other guests invited at the discretion of the Legislature,
43 to:
44 (1) focus on long-term planning, policy making, and budgeting by the Legislature, state
45 and local government agencies, and educational institutions;
46 (2) learn about the long-term economic and demographic trends of the state;
47 (3) learn about the long-term budgetary outlook for the state, including any issues or
48 constraints;
49 (4) consider ways to implement long-term planning processes as part of creating
50 effective policies, laws, and appropriations that address more than just immediate concerns;
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52 (5) make informed decisions and implement sound public policy initiatives that ensure
53 the long-term success and economic vitality of the state and its citizens.
54 Section 3. JR3-3-103 is enacted to read:
55 JR3-3-103. Conference agenda -- Staffing.
56 (1) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall
57 jointly establish the agenda for the conference.
58 (2) Under the direction of the president of the Senate and speaker of the House of
59 Representatives, the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, with the assistance of
60 other legislative staff offices, shall staff the conference in accordance with the agenda
61 described in Subsection (1).
62 (3) The agenda described in Subsection (1) may include a variety of presenters,
63 including representatives of education, government, business, and the private sector.
63a H. IR2-2-103. Interim committees -- Long-term planning emphasis.
63b (1) Each interim committee shall devote its May interim meeting to long-term planning
63c for the areas over which the committee has jurisdiction.
63d (2) For each area over which the committee has jurisdiction, as part of the meeting, the
63e committee shall:
63f (a) review economic and demographic trends and other applicable data;
63g (b) identify current, emerging, and future issues and challenges; and
63h (c) develop an action plan to address the issues and challenges identified.
63i (3) The action plan under Subsection (2)(c) may include plans to:
63j (a) perform additional research into specific issues and challenges;
63k (b) develop options to address specific issues and challenges; and
63l (c) prepare legislation to address specific issues and challenges.
63m (4) The cochairs of each interim committee are encouraged to seek information, ideas,
63n and assistance from state agencies, local government, education, business, industry, and
63o interest groups in preparing for the meeting, providing presentations for the meeting, and
63p making assignments related to an action plan. .H
Legislative Review Note
as of 1-15-14 11:19 AM