MINUTES OF THE

PUBLIC UTILITIES, ENERGY, AND TECHNOLOGY INTERIM COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 1:15 p.m. – Room 450 State CapitolMembers Present:

Rep. Ken Ivory, House Chair Sen. Gene Davis Sen. Peter C. Knudson Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Kay J. Christofferson Rep. Brad L. Dee Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards Rep. Keith Grover Rep. Stephen G. Handy Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway Rep. Angela Romero Rep. Scott D. Sandall

Members Absent:

Sen. David P. Hinkins, Senate Chair Rep. Mike K. McKell Rep. Keven J. Stratton

Staff Present:

Mr. Adam J. Sweet, Policy Analyst

Mr. Samuel C. Johnston, Associate General Counsel Ms. Tracey Fredman, Legislative Assistant

Note: A list of others present, a copy of related materials, and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

1. Committee Business

Chair Ivory called the meeting to order at 1:25 p.m. Sen. Hinkins was excused from the meeting.

MOTION: Rep. Dee moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2016, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Sen. Davis and Rep. Romero were absent for the vote.

2. Follow-up Audit Report Discussion: A Review of the Administration of 911 Surcharges

Mr. David Gibson, Audit Supervisor, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, presented "A Review of the Administration of 911 Surcharges: A Report by the Utah Legislative Auditor General." Mr. Gibson presented a brief summary of the issues covered in the audit and recommendations for legislative consideration.

Mr. Jake Dinsdale, Staff Auditor, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, responded to a committee member's question about logistics and the efficiency of public safety answering points across the state.

Mr. Sweet referred committee members to "Audit Report Recommendations," which was distributed in the mailing packet, and reviewed four audit recommendations for committee action.

Mr. George Chapman, citizen, spoke to the issue.

MOTION: Rep. Dee moved that the committee direct staff to open a bill file to address the four recommendations discussed, and that the committee chairs appoint a sponsor for the legislation. The motion passed unanimously.

Chair Ivory indicated that the chairs would send a letter to the Legislative Audit Subcommittee informing them of the action of the committee.

3. Molten Salt Reactors and Medicinal Isotope Production

Rep. Edward H. Redd introduced the issue and Dr. Matthew Memmott, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University.

Dr. Memmott presented "Utah Thorium Energy and Medical Isotopes" and discussed the benefits of developing molten salt reactor technology in Utah.

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Rep. Redd recommended that the Legislature support local universities, industries, and private entities that are working to develop this technology.

4. Data Breach Notification

Rep. Lee B. Perry asked the committee if it would support legislation that would require governmental entities to inform persons whose data is compromised when a data breach occurs.

Mr. Scott Wolford, citizen, spoke in support of the proposed legislation.

5. Draft Legislation, "Utah Technology Governance Amendments"

Committee staff distributed draft legislation "State Technology Governance Amendments" (2017FL0504/006).

Rep. Bruce R. Cutler provided an overview of the provisions of the legislation.

Mr. Michael Hussey, Executive Director, Department of Technology Services, highlighted the significance of the changes that would occur within the Department of Technology Services through the legislation.

Sen. Van Tassell recommended that the chairs notify the chair of the Senate Rules Committee that the legislation has had a hearing, but there was not a quorum present to recommend the legislation.

6. Single Sign-on Database Report

Rep. Cutler briefed committee members on the design progress of the prototype of a business database and a single sign-on web portal.

Mr. Hussey and Mr. Kelvin Hulet, Utah Interactive, presented "State of Utah Single Sign-on Business Portal, Two Year Plan and Prototype."

7. Telehealth Workgroup

Chair Ivory updated the committee on the activities of the Telehealth Workgroup.

Rep. Edwards briefed committee members on the proposed:

• Community Health Pilot Program;

• Higher Education Mental Health Pilot Program; and

• Transition of Care Pilot Program.

8. Other Committee Business/Adjourn

Chair Ivory adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m.