MINUTES OF THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION

STANDING COMMITTEE

Room 30 House Building, State Capitol Complex

January 28, 2016

Members Present:                     Rep. Johnny Anderson, Chair

Rep. Jacob L. Anderegg, Vice Chair

                                                    Rep. Stewart E. Barlow

                                                    Rep. Kay J. Christoffersson 

                                                    Rep. Rich Cunningham

                                                    Rep. Brad L. Dee 

                                                    Rep. Sophia M. DiCaro 

                                                    Rep. Justin L. Fawson

                                                    Rep. Brad King 

Rep. David E. Lifferth

                                                    Rep. Carol Spackman Moss

                                                    Rep. John R. Westwood

Members Excused:                   Rep. Jack Draxler 

Staff Present:                             Mr. Alex R. Janak, Policy Analyst

                                                    Ms. Karen Mitchell, Committee Secretary

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

Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.

H.B. 168           Transportation Funding Modifications (Rep. Johnny Anderson)

Rep. Anderson explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Patrick Reimherr, Citizen.

Spoke against the bill:                 George Chapman, Citizen

MOTION:       Rep. Lifferth moved to pass H.B. 168 out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Dee and Rep. Anderegg absent for the vote.

H.B. 67             Weapons on Public Transportation (Rep. N. Thurston)

Rep. Thurston explained the bill to the committee and presented a power point discussion.

MOTION:       Rep. Christofferson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1.    Page 3, Lines 60 through 61:        

60   (2) (a) A person who carries [a concealed dangerous weapon, firearm, or] any highly

61 {  inflammable  }  flammable  or hazardous [materials or devices] material or device into a terminal or aboard a

The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Dee and Rep. Anderegg absent for the vote.

MOTION:       Rep. Lifferth moved to pass H.B. 67 out favorably as amended. The motion                           passed with Rep. Moss voting in opposition. Rep. Dee and Rep. Westwood were                           absent for the vote.

H.B. 129           Towing Surcharge Amendments (Rep. K. Stratton)

Rep. Stratton explained the bill to the committee.

MOTION:       Rep. Barlow moved to amend the bill as follows:

1.    Page 4, Lines 102 through 106:            

102  {  (c) A tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard, when

103receiving payment by credit card, may charge a credit card processing fee in an amount equal to

104the lesser of:

105 (i) the actual cost of processing the credit card transaction; or

106 (ii) 3% of the transaction total.  }

2.    Page 5, Lines 141 through 142:            

141satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section

14241-6a-1406.

         (9)          In addition to the maximum rates established under Subsection (7) and when receiving payment by credit card, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard may charge a credit card processing fee in an amount equal to the lesser of:

       (a)   the actual cost of processing the credit card transaction; or

       (b)  3% of the transaction total.

The motion passed with Rep. Anderegg voting in opposition.

MOTION:       Rep. Christofferson moved to pass H.B. 129 out favorably as amended. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION:       Rep. Cunningham moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 2:57 p.m.

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Rep. Johnny Anderson, Chair