MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE SERVICES
STANDING COMMITTEE
Monday, February 27, 2017 • 8:00 a.m. • 20 House Building
Members Present: Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards, Chair Rep. John R. Westwood, Vice Chair Rep. Carl R. Albrecht Rep. LaVar Christensen Rep. A. Cory Maloy Rep. Angela Romero Rep. Scott D. Sandall |
Rep. Christine F. Watkins Rep. Mike Winder Members Absent: Rep. Carol Spackman Moss Staff Present: Mr. Ryan M. Hunter, Policy Analyst Mr. Steve Benard, 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.
Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
MOTION: Rep. Albrecht moved to approve the minutes.
The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-4.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. R. Edwards Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. J. Westwood Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. L. Christensen Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Moss Rep. A. Romero |
1. S.B. 164 Utah First Economic Development Amendments (Mayne, K.)
Sen. Karen Mayne presented the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to pass S.B. 164 out favorably.
The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-4.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. R. Edwards Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. J. Westwood Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. L. Christensen Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Moss Rep. A. Romero |
2. H.B. 416 Targeted Business Income Tax Credit Revisions (Edwards, R.)
Vice Chair Westwood assumed the chair.
Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards presented the bill with the assistance of Ms. Linda Gillmor, Governor's Office of Economic Development.
MOTION: Rep. Albrecht moved to pass H.B. 416 out favorably.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-3.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. L. Christensen Rep. R. Edwards Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. J. Westwood Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Moss Rep. A. Romero |
Chair Edwards assumed the chair.
MOTION: Rep. Sandall moved to saunter.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-3.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. L. Christensen Rep. R. Edwards Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. J. Westwood Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Moss Rep. A. Romero |
Chair Edwards called the meeting back to order.
3. 1st Sub. S.B. 100 Early Childhood Services Coordination Amendments (Millner, A.)
Sen. Ann Millner presented the bill.
Ms. Tami Pyfer, Governor's Office, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Christensen moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 100 out favorably.
The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-3.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. L. Christensen Rep. R. Edwards Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. C. Moss Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Westwood |
4. S.J.R. 13 Joint Resolution Supporting Creation of Citizens Equity Funds (Adams, J. S.)
Sen. J. Stuart Adams presented the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Albrecht moved to pass S.J.R. 13 out favorably.
The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-2.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. L. Christensen Rep. R. Edwards Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Romero Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Westwood |
MOTION: Rep. Sandall moved to adjourn.
The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-2.
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Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. L. Christensen Rep. R. Edwards Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Romero Rep. S. Sandall Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Winder |
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Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Westwood |
Chair Edwards adjourned the meeting at 8:49 a.m.
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Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards, Chair