MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE BUSINESS AND LABOR
STANDING COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 2, 2017 • 4:00 pm • 445 State Capitol
Members Present: Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair Rep. Marc K. Roberts, Vice Chair Rep. Susan Duckworth Rep. Gage Froerer Rep. Adam Gardiner Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes Rep. John Knotwell Rep. Mike K. McKell Rep. Mike Schultz Rep. Jon E. Stanard |
Rep. R. Curt Webb Rep. Mark A. Wheatley Members Absent: Rep. Jeremy A. Peterson Rep. Brad R. Wilson Staff Present: Ms. M'kynzi E. Newbold, Policy Analyst Ms. Linda Service, Committee Secretary |
Note: A list of others present, a copy of related materials, and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at le.utah.gov.
Vice Chair Roberts called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.
MOTION: Rep. Froerer moved to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2017 meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7.
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Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. R. Webb Rep. B. Wilson |
1. S.B. 73 Acupuncture Licensing Act Amendments (Hinkins, D.)
Sen. Hinkins explained the bill assisted by Ms. Sharon Lockhart, acupuncturist.
Ms. Evelyn Everton, Utah Chapter of Americans for Prosperity, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Kate Bradshaw, Utah Association of Acupuncture, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Stanard moved to amend S.B. 73. No vote was taken.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Froerer moved to pass S.B. 73 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 7-3-4.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. M. Roberts Rep. J. Stanard |
Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
2. H.B. 182 Labeling Requirements for Types of Retail Goods (Edwards, R.)
Rep. Edwards explained the bill assisted by Ms. Shauna Sloane, Kid to Kid.
Ms. LuAnn Adams, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Hawkes moved to pass H.B. 182 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. R. Webb Rep. B. Wilson |
MOTION: Rep. Schultz moved to place H.B. 182 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. R. Webb Rep. B. Wilson |
3. H.B. 94 Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee Amendments (Greene, B.)
Rep. Greene explained the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Schultz moved to replace H.B. 94 with 1st Substitute H.B. 94. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
MOTION: Rep. Stanard moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 94 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
4. S.B. 55 Insurance and Service Contract Amendments (Bramble, C.)
Sen. Bramble explained the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Hawkes moved to pass S.B. 55 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
MOTION: Rep. Dunnigan moved to place S.B. 55 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
5. S.B. 57 Workers' Compensation Related Premium Assessments (Mayne, K.)
Rep. Dunnigan explained the bill assisted by Mr. Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner, Utah Labor Commission.
Mr. Dennis Lloyd, General Counsel,Workers Compensation Fund, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to pass S.B. 57 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
MOTION: Rep. Dunnigan moved to place S.B. 57 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. M. McKell Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
6. 1st Sub. S.B. 62 Workers' Compensation Coverage Amendments (Mayne, K.)
Rep. Dunnigan explained the bill assisted by Mr. Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner, Utah Labor Commission.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 62 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
MOTION: Rep. Duckworth moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.
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Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. G. Froerer Rep. A. Gardiner Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. J. Knotwell Rep. M. McKell Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stanard Rep. R. Webb Rep. M. Wheatley |
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Rep. J. Peterson Rep. B. Wilson |
Vice Chair Roberts adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair