MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Friday, February 23, 2018 • 8:00 a.m. • 30 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair
Rep. Logan Wilde, Vice Chair
Rep. Justin L. Fawson
Rep. Michael S. Kennedy
Rep. John Knotwell
Rep. Karen Kwan
Rep. Jefferson Moss
Rep. Adam Robertson
Rep. John R. Westwood

Members Absent:
Rep. Walt Brooks
Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway
Rep. Mike Schultz

Staff Present:
Mr. Alex R. Janak, Policy Analyst
Ms. Wendy Hill, 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 Wilde called the meeting to order.
MOTION: Rep. Fawson moved to approve the minutes of February 21, 2018. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-6.
Yeas - 6Nays-0Abs-6
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. M. Schultz
1. H.B. 396 Special Designation of Route 6 (Watkins, C.)
Rep. Christine F. Watkins explained the bill.
Mr. Eric Richert, Camp Commander, Grand Army of the Republic, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to pass H.B. 396 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. M. Schultz
MOTION: Rep. Fawson moved to place H.B. 396 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. M. Schultz
2. H.B. 203 Nighttime Highway Construction Noise Amendments (Christofferson, K.)
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson explained the bill.
Mr. Craig Hall Sr., Attorney, Perry City, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Brent Marshall, Mayor, Grantsville, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Richard Thorn, President, Associated General Contractors, spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. Wayne Jones, Utah Asphalt Pavement Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. Dave Kallas, Director of Communications, Clyde Companies, spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. Shane Marshall, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Transportation, spoke to the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to replace H.B. 203 with 1st Substitute H.B. 203. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 203 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3.
Yeas - 9Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
3. H.B. 389 Manufacturer License Plates (Fawson, J.)
Rep. Justin L. Fawson presented the bill with the assistance of Ms. Annelise Fawson, citizen.
Mr. Wayne Jones, Executive Director, RV Dealers Association, Used Car Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. Craig Bickmore, Executive Director, New Car Dealers of Utah, spoke in favor of the bill.
Mr. Paul Rogers, Nikola Motor, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to amend H.B. 389 with Amendment #1. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Amendment 1
H.B. 389
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                (3) A manufacturer or remanufacturer may operate or move a manufactured or
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        remanufactured motor vehicle displaying a manufacturer plate issued by the division upon the
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        highways without registering it as required under Title 41, Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act,
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        solely to:
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                (a) deliver the motor vehicle to a dealer; { or }
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                (b) {   test or } demonstrate a motor vehicle { [ } to a dealer or prospective dealer { ] } { . } ; or
        (c) conduct manufacturer tests of a motor vehicle.

Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to pass H.B. 389 as amended out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
MOTION: Rep. Robertson moved to place H.B. 389 as amended on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
4. H.C.R. 15 Concurrent Resolution Commending Jordan School District on its Fleet of Natural Gas School Buses (Acton, C.K.)
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton explained the resolution.
Ms. Janice Voorhies, Board President, Jordan School District, spoke in favor of the resolution.
MOTION: Rep. Westwood moved to pass H.C.R. 15 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. J. Westwood
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
MOTION: Rep. Fawson moved to place H.C.R. 15 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5.
Yeas - 7Nays-0Abs-5
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. J. Westwood
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 5-1-6.
Yeas - 5Nays-1Abs-6
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Moss
Rep. A. Robertson
Rep. L. Wilde
Rep. J. Fawson
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. L. Hemingway
Rep. M. Kennedy
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. J. Westwood
Vice Chair Wilde adjourned the meeting.