MINUTES OF THE

HOUSE TRANSPORTATION

STANDING COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 • 3:40 pm • 450 State Capitol


Members Present:

Rep. Mike Schultz, Chair

Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Vice Chair

Rep. Walt Brooks

Rep. Justin L. Fawson

Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway

Rep. Michael S. Kennedy

Rep. John Knotwell

Rep. Karen Kwan

Rep. Val K. Potter

Rep. Robert M. Spendlove

Rep. John R. Westwood


Members Absent:

Rep. Jefferson Moss


Staff Present:

Mr. Alex R. Janak, Policy Analyst

Ms. Wendy Hill, 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 Christofferson called the meeting to order at 3:53 p.m.

 

MOTION:     Rep. Schultz moved to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2017, February 1, 2017 and February 3, 2017 meetings. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Moss



1. H.B. 235 Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (McKell, M.)


Rep. Mike K. McKell explained the bill with the assistance of Mr. Reed Haywood, student, and Mr. Herb Jensen, Transportation Director, Jordan School District.


Ms. Jackie DeGaston, citizen, spoke to the bill.


Mr. Thomas Cantrell, citizen, spoke in favor of the bill.

 

MOTION:     Rep. Schultz moved to replace H.B. 235 with 1st Substitute H.B. 235. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Moss


 

MOTION:     Rep. Hemingway moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 235 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-2-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Moss



2. H.B. 56 Accessible Parking Amendments (Stratton, K.)


Rep. Keven J. Stratton explained the bill.


Mr. Thomas Cantrell, citizen, spoke in favor of the bill.


Ms. Jackie DeGaston, citizen, spoke to the bill.

 

MOTION:     Rep. Hemingway moved to replace H.B. 56 with 3rd Substitute H.B. 56. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. J. Moss


 

MOTION:     Rep. Westwood moved to pass 3rd Substitute H.B. 56 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Moss



 

MOTION:     Chair Schultz moved to place 3rd Substitute H.B. 56 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Moss

 

MOTION:     Rep. Knotwell moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.

Yeas:

Nays:

Abs:

Rep. W. Brooks

Rep. K. Christofferson

Rep. J. Fawson

Rep. L. Hemingway

Rep. M. Kennedy

Rep. J. Knotwell

Rep. K. Kwan

Rep. V. Potter

Rep. M. Schultz

Rep. R. Spendlove

Rep. J. Westwood

 

Rep. J. Moss


Vice Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.




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                                                                        Rep. Mike Schultz, Chair