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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.
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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 |
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Rep. J. Moss |
Vice Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
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Rep. Mike Schultz, Chair