MINUTES OF THE

SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

Room 250, Utah State Capitol

February 20, 2015

Members Present: Sen. Evan J. Vickers, Chair

Sen. Allen M. Christensen

Sen. Luz Escamilla

Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa

Sen. Kevin Van Tassell

Members Excused: Sen. Peter C. Knudson

Staff Present: Mr. Gregg Girvan, Policy Analyst

Ms. Nancy Skidmore, Committee Secretary

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

Chair Christensen called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.m.

MOTION: Sen. Escamilla moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2015 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Shiowaza and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

S.C.R. 8 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Transportation for Persons with Disabilities (Sen. K. Mayne)

Sen. Mayne explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke to the bill: Christy Oxiger, Coordinating Mobility Specialist, Utah Transit Authority

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

MOTION: Sen. Escamilla moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Shiowaza and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 187S01 Amendments to Health and Human Services Funds (Rep. Redd)

Rep. Redd explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Kris Fawson, Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities

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

MOTION: Sen. Van Tassell moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion

passed unanimously with Sen. Shiowaz and Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 199S01 Pilot Program for Assistance for Children with Disabilities and Complex Medical Conditions (Rep. E. Redd)

Rep. Redd explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke to the bill: Michael Hales, Deputy Director, Department of Health

Spoke for the bill: Holly Richardson

Sarah Keller

Michael West

Gina Pola-Money

Emilee Wagner

MOTION: Sen. Escamilla moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed

unanimously with Sen. Vickers absent for the vote.

H.B. 191 Utah Emergency Medical Services System Act Amendments (Rep. P. Ray)

Rep. Ray explained the bill to the committee.

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

H.J.R. 12 Joint Resolution on Homeless and Runaway Youth (Rep. G. Froerer))

Rep. G. Froerer explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Melinda Budge, Program Director, Youth Futures

MOTION: Sen. Escamilla moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: Sen. Van Tassell moved the bill be placed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: Sen. Van Tassell moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Christensen adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m.

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Sen. Evan J. Vickers, Chair