First Substitute H.J.R. 10

Representative Brad R. Wilson proposes the following substitute bill:


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JOINT RULES RESOLUTION REGARDING A LONG-TERM

             2     
PLANNING CONFERENCE

             3     
2014 GENERAL SESSION

             4     
STATE OF UTAH

             5     
Chief Sponsor: Brad R. Wilson

             6     
Senate Sponsor: Peter C. Knudson

             7     
             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;
             19          .    provides for conference staffing; and
             20          .    requires each interim committee to devote part of the May interim committee
             21      meeting to long-term planning.
             22      Special Clauses:
             23          None
             24      Legislative Rules Affected:
             25      ENACTS:


             26           IR2-2-103
             27           JR3-3-101
             28           JR3-3-102
             29           JR3-3-103
             30     
             31      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             32          Section 1. IR2-2-103 is enacted to read:
             33          IR2-2-103. Interim committees -- Long-term planning emphasis.
             34          (1) Each interim committee shall devote part of its May interim meeting to long-term
             35      planning for the areas over which the committee has jurisdiction.
             36          (2) As part of the meeting, the committee may:
             37          (a) review economic and demographic trends and other applicable data;
             38          (b) identify current, emerging, and future issues and challenges; and
             39          (c) develop an action plan to address the issues and challenges identified.
             40          (3) The action plan under Subsection (2)(c) may include plans to:
             41          (a) perform additional research into specific issues and challenges;
             42          (b) develop options to address specific issues and challenges; and
             43          (c) prepare legislation to address specific issues and challenges.
             44          (4) The cochairs of each interim committee are encouraged to seek information, ideas,
             45      and assistance from committee members, state agencies, local government, education, business,
             46      industry, and interest groups in preparing for the meeting, providing presentations for the
             47      meeting, and making assignments related to an action plan.
             48          Section 2. JR3-3-101 is enacted to read:
             49     
CHAPTER 3. LONG-TERM PLANNING CONFERENCE

             50          JR3-3-101. Call for a Long-Term Planning Conference.
             51          (1) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall,
             52      by mutual consent, call a joint Long-Term Planning Conference of members of the two houses.
             53          (2) The conference will be held at least every two years on a date or dates designated
             54      jointly by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives.
             55          (3) The conference may last one or two days and may include meetings, workshops,
             56      and other sessions and activities designed to accomplish the purpose of the conference as


             57      described in Section JR3-3-102 .
             58          Section 3. JR3-3-102 is enacted to read:
             59          JR3-3-102. Purpose of the Long-Term Planning Conference.
             60          The purpose of the Long-Term Planning Conference is to provide information and tools
             61      that will encourage the Legislature, and other guests invited at the discretion of the Legislature,
             62      to:
             63          (1) focus on long-term planning, policy making, and budgeting by the Legislature, state
             64      and local government agencies, and educational institutions;
             65          (2) learn about the long-term economic and demographic trends of the state;
             66          (3) learn about the long-term budgetary outlook for the state, including any issues or
             67      constraints;
             68          (4) consider ways to implement long-term planning processes as part of creating
             69      effective policies, laws, and appropriations that address more than just immediate concerns;
             70      and
             71          (5) make informed decisions and implement sound public policy initiatives that ensure
             72      the long-term success and economic vitality of the state and its citizens.
             73          Section 4. JR3-3-103 is enacted to read:
             74          JR3-3-103. Conference agenda -- Staffing.
             75          (1) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall
             76      jointly establish the agenda for the conference.
             77          (2) Under the direction of the president of the Senate and speaker of the House of
             78      Representatives, the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, with the assistance of
             79      other legislative staff offices, shall staff the conference in accordance with the agenda
             80      described in Subsection (1).
             81          (3) The agenda described in Subsection (1) may include a variety of presenters,
             82      including representatives of education, government, business, and the private sector.


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