MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE BUSINESS AND LABOR STANDING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. • 445 State Capitol


Members Present:
Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair
Rep. A. Cory Maloy, Vice Chair
Rep. Brady Brammer
Rep. Craig Hall
Rep. John Knotwell
Rep. Michael K. McKell
Rep. Calvin R. Musselman
Rep. Tim Quinn
Rep. Marc K. Roberts
Rep. Mike Schultz
Rep. Casey Snider
Rep. Mark A. Wheatley
Rep. Mike Winder

Members Absent:
Rep. Susan Duckworth
Rep. Brian S. King

Staff Present:
Mr. Adam J. Sweet, Policy Analyst
Ms. An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary

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

Chair Dunnigan called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. and announced the agenda to the committee.
1. H.B. 18 Massage Therapy Practice Act Amendments (Roberts, M.)
Rep. Roberts presented the bill to the committee.
MOTION: Rep. Quinn moved to pass H.B. 18 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-4.
Yeas - 11Nays-0Abs-4
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. M. Winder
2. H.B. 23 Gambling Machines Amendments (McKell, M.)
Rep. McKell explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Chief Tom Ross, President, Utah Chiefs of Police Association, and Mr. Steven Wuthrich, Assistant Attorney General. Chief Ross and Mr. Wuthrich spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to pass H.B. 23 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 11-1-3.
Yeas - 11Nays-1Abs-3
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
Rep. M. Schultz
Chair Dunnigan invited committee members and staff to introduce themselves. Chair Dunnigan then explained standing committee procedures to the committee.
3. H.B. 51 Free Market Protection and Privatization Board Revisions (Christofferson, K.)
Rep. Christofferson introduced 1st Sub. H.B. 51 to the committee.
Mr. Todd Losser, Executive Director, Utah Public Employees Association, spoke for the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to replace H.B. 51 with 1st Substitute H.B. 51. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-3.
Yeas - 12Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 51 out favorably. The motion failed with a vote of 6-6-3.
Yeas - 6Nays-6Abs-3
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
4. H.B. 95 Bad Check Fee Amendments (Ivory, K.)
Rep. Ivory presented the bill to the committee with the assistance of Mr. Gary Leany, citizen.
MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to pass H.B. 95 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-3.
Yeas - 12Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
5. H.B. 132 Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments (Kwan, K.)
Rep. Kwan explained the bill to the committee.
Rep. Wheatley moved to pass H.B. 132 out favorably.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Knotwell moved to amend H.B. 132 with Amendment #2. The Substitute motion passed with a vote of 12-0-3.
Amendment 2
H.B. 132
1.        Page 1, Line 25 through Page 2, Line 30: 
25                 58-1-310. Required examinations in languages in addition to English.
26                 { (1) } In order to encourage economic development in the state in accordance with
27         Subsection 63G-1-201(4)(e), the department may offer any required examination under this
28         title, which is prepared by a national testing organization, in languages in addition to English.
29                 { (2) The division may adopt rules necessary to implement provisions of this section in
30         accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. }

Yeas - 12Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
Rep. M. McKell
MOTION: Rep. Wheatley moved to pass H.B. 132 out favorably as amended. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-3.
Yeas - 12Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
Rep. M. McKell
6. H.B. 159 Certified Public Accountant Exam Amendments (Hawkins, J.)
Rep. Hawkins explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Ms. Susan Speirs, CEO, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants,
Rep. Knotwell moved to hold H.B. 159.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Roberts moved to pass H.B. 159 out favorably. The Substitute motion passed with a vote of 12-0-3.
Yeas - 12Nays-0Abs-3
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. C. Hall
Rep. J. Knotwell
Rep. A. Maloy
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. T. Quinn
Rep. M. Roberts
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. S. Duckworth
Rep. B. King
Rep. M. McKell
Rep. Quinn moved to adjourn. The motion passed 12 - 0 - 3.
Chair Dunnigan adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m.