MINUTES OF THE

SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

STANDING COMMITTEE

Room 415, Utah State Capitol

February 12, 2015

Members Present: Sen. Scott K. Jenkins, Chair

Sen. Allen M. Christensen

Sen. Margaret Dayton

Sen. Jani Iwamoto

Sen. Peter C. Knudson

Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa

Members Absent: Sen. Evan J. Vickers

Staff Present: Brian Allred, Policy Analyst

Brooke Parrish, Committee Secretary

NOTE: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.

Chair Jenkins called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m.

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2015 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

S.B. 163

Wildlife Modifications (Sen. M. Dayton)

Sen. Dayton explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Greg Sheehan, Director, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Mr. Sid Groll, Law Enforcement Director, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 44

Surface Leases Procedure Amendments (Rep. M. McKell) (Sen. D. Hinkins)

Rep. McKell explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Brian Cottam, State Forester, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

MOTION: Sen. Shiozawa moved the bill be placed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 59

Agriculture Modifications (Rep. M. McKell) (Sen. D. Hinkins)

Rep. McKell explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Ms. Robin Cahoon, Government Relations, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Ms. LuAnn Adams, Commissioner, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

MOTION: Sen. Knudson moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 88

Veterinary Practice Act Amendments (Rep. J. Peterson) (Sen. K. Van Tassell)

Rep. Peterson explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Matt Klor, Veterinarian

Rep. Chew, representing District 55

MOTION: Sen. Iwamoto moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 116

Boating Safety Amendments (Rep. S. Chew) (Sen. K. Van Tassell)

Rep. Chew explained the bill to the committee.

MOTION: Sen. Knudson moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 159

Off-highway Husbandry Vehicle Amendments (Rep. S. Sandall) (Sen. M. Dayton)

Rep. Sandall explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Redge Johnson, citizen

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved the bill be placed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

S.B. 154

Coal Ash Regulation Amendments (Sen. R. Okerlund)

Sen. Okerlund explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Ms. Emily C. Schilling, Attorney, Holland & Hart

MOTION: Sen. Knudson moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

S.C.R. 4

Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Creation of National Monuments (Sen. S. Urquhart)

Sen. Urquhart explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Mark Compton, President, Utah Mining Association

MOTION: Sen. Knudson moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed with Iwamoto voting in opposition and Sen. Dayton and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

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Sen. Scott K. Jenkins, Chair