MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 • 2:00 p.m. • 20 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards, Chair
Rep. John R. Westwood, Vice Chair
Rep. LaVar Christensen
Rep. A. Cory Maloy
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss
Rep. Angela Romero
Rep. Scott D. Sandall
Rep. Christine F. Watkins
Rep. Mike Winder

Members Absent:
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton

Staff Present:
Mr. Ryan M. Hunter, Policy Analyst
Mr. Steve Benard, Committee Secretary

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

Vice Chair Westwood called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to approve the minutes of Feb 12, 2018. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-3.
Yeas - 7Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. R. Edwards
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. L. Christensen
Rep. C. Moss
1. H.C.R. 12 Concurrent Resolution Calling upon Congress to Assure a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census (Chavez-Houck, R.)
Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck presented the bill.
Mr. Karson Eilers, League of Cities and Towns, spoke in favor of the bill.
Ms. Elizabeth Garbe, United Way Salt Lake, spoke in favor of the bill.
Ms. Zi Min Xiao, Salt Lake County, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Sandall moved to replace H.C.R. 12 with 1st Substitute H.C.R. 12. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-1.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-1
Rep. L. Christensen
Rep. R. Edwards
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Moss
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. C. Acton
MOTION: Rep. Romero moved to pass 1st Substitute H.C.R. 12 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-1.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-1
Rep. L. Christensen
Rep. R. Edwards
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Moss
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. C. Acton
MOTION: Rep. Sandall moved to place 1st Substitute H.C.R. 12 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-1.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-1
Rep. L. Christensen
Rep. R. Edwards
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Moss
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. C. Acton
MOTION: Rep. Edwards moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-1.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-1
Rep. L. Christensen
Rep. R. Edwards
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Moss
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. C. Acton
Vice Chair Westwood adjourned the meeting at 2:38 p.m.