Members Present: Sen. Curtis S. Bramble, Chair Sen. Jacob L. Anderegg Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Gene Davis Sen. Karen Mayne Sen. Daniel McCay |
Members Absent: Sen. Daniel Hemmert Sen. Don L. Ipson Staff Present: Mr. Adam J. Sweet, Policy Analyst Ms. Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary |
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Acting Chair Anderegg called the meeting to order at 4:22 p.m. |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2019, meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-5. | |||
Yeas - 3 | Nays-0 | Abs-5 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. G. Davis Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson Sen. K. Mayne |
1. S.B. 255 Tax and Revenue Amendments (Cullimore, K. A.) |
Sen. Cullimore presented the bill with the assistance of Ms. Dana Debel, Managing Director of Government Affairs, Delta Airlines. |
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass S.B. 255 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
2. S.B. 262 Sales Representative Commission Payment Act Amendments (Cullimore, K. A.) |
Sen. Cullimore presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Cullimore moved to amend S.B. 262 with Amendment #1. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Amendment 1
S.B. 262 14 ▸ excludes a participant in a { 15 "sales representative"; and 41 (3) (a) " { 42 (i) sells, distributes, or supplies for consideration a good or service through 43 participants: 44 (A) at different levels of distribution; or 45 (B) in accordance with a formula for compensating participants in whole or in part 46 based on: 47 (I) the sale of a good or service; and 48 (II) the recruitment of or the performance or action of another participant; and 49 (ii) (A) permits participants to recruit other participants to sell, distribute, or supply for 50 consideration the person's good or service; or 51 (B) provides for commission, cross-commissions, override commissions, bonuses, 52 refunds, dividends, or other consideration that is or may be paid as a result of: 53 (I) the sale of a good or service; or 54 (II) the recruitment of or the performance or action of another participant. 81 (vii) an independent agent, contractor, or distributor through whom a { 82 |
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. Cullimore moved to pass S.B. 262 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
3. S.B. 258 Court Venue Amendments (McCay, D.) |
Sen. McCay presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to hold S.B. 258. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
4. S.B. 252 Fines and Fees Amendments (McCay, D.) |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to replace S.B. 252 with 1st Substitute S.B. 252. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
Sen. McCay presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 252 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
5. H.B. 259 Straight Ticket Voting Prohibition Amendments (Arent, P.) |
Rep. Patrice M. Arent presented the bill with the assistance of Rep. Craig Hall. |
Ms. Catherine Weller, Co-President, League of Women Voters of Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to pass H.B. 259 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
6. H.B. 338 Changes to Tobacco Retail Permit (Roberts, M.) |
Rep. Marc K. Roberts presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Cullimore moved to pass H.B. 338 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to place H.B. 338 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
7. S.B. 253 Construction Code for Historic Preservation (Davis, G.) |
Sen. Davis presented the bill. |
Mr. David Hart, Architect in the restoration and preservation of the Utah State Capitol, Fellow with the American Institute of Architects, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Mr. Taz Biesinger, Utah Home Builders Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Mayne moved to pass S.B. 253 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
Sen. Bramble assumed the chair. |
8. H.B. 408 Notary Public Liability Amendments (Hall, C.) |
Rep. Hall presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to pass H.B. 408 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to place H.B. 408 on the Consent Calendar. The motion failed with a vote of 5-1-2. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-1 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. C. Bramble | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
9. S.B. 264 Medical Treatment Authorization Amendments (Vickers, E.) |
Sen. Evan J. Vickers presented the bill. |
Ms. Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Ms. Barbara Munoz, Program Director, Utah Academy of Family Physicians, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Mr. Steve Foxley, Government Affairs Director, Regents BlueCross BlueShield, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to pass S.B. 264 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
Sen. Anderegg resumed the chair. |
10. S.B. 257 Interest Rates Amendments (Bramble, C.) |
Sen. Bramble presented the bill. |
Mr. David Head, Utah Association for Justice, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Bramble moved to pass S.B. 257 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson Sen. K. Mayne |
Sen. Bramble resumed the chair. |
11. S.B. 260 Limited Support Services Waiver Amendments (Hemmert, D.) |
Rep. Norman K. Thurston presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to pass S.B. 260 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
12. 1st Sub. H.B. 381 Amusement Ride Safety (Potter, V.) |
Rep. Val K. Potter distributed a handout and presented the bill. |
Amusement Ride Safety |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 381 with Amendment #4. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Amendment 4
1st Sub. H.B. 381 425 (71) a record described in { 533 { 559 Section { 566 steer or guide the device or attraction within an established area { 586 Section { 588 { 602 { 610 ride to check compliance with the safety standards described in Section { 615 (B) satisfied the safety standards described in Section { 692 (iii) standards for a daily inspection under Section { 716 (i) fees collected by the committee under this chapter; { 747 { 762 { 776 { 870 (8) A qualified safety inspector who is employed by the owner-operator { |
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
Mr. Boyd Jensen, Attorney, Lagoon Amusement Park, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Ms. Katie Williams, Secretary-Treasurer, Utah Association of Fairs and Events, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
Mr. John Hanschen, President and Principle Owner, Thomas Carnival, spoke to the bill. |
Mr. Larry Mullenax, Executive Director, Utah State Fair, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg again moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 381 with Amendment #4. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Amendment 4
1st Sub. H.B. 381 425 (71) a record described in { 533 { 559 Section { 566 steer or guide the device or attraction within an established area { 586 Section { 588 { 602 { 610 ride to check compliance with the safety standards described in Section { 615 (B) satisfied the safety standards described in Section { 692 (iii) standards for a daily inspection under Section { 716 (i) fees collected by the committee under this chapter; { 747 { 762 { 776 { 870 (8) A qualified safety inspector who is employed by the owner-operator { |
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 381 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-1-2. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-1 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne | Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
13. S.B. 241 Treatment Medication Amendments (Mayne, K.) |
Susan G. Komen Testimonies |
Chair Bramble announced that at the request of the sponsor, S.B. 241 would not be heard. |
14. H.B. 337 Professional Competency Standards Amendments (Dailey-Provost, J.) |
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost presented the bill with the assistance of Mrs. Kelly Davis Garrett, PhD Neuropsychologist, Intermountain Health Care. |
Sen. Anderegg resumed the chair. |
Sen. Bramble resumed the chair. |
Ms. McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass H.B. 337 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
15. 1st Sub. H.B. 274 Retail Tobacco Business Amendments (Dailey-Provost, J.) |
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost presented the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. McCay moved to replace 1st Substitute H.B. 274 with 3rd Substitute H.B. 274. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass 3rd Substitute H.B. 274 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-3. | |||
Yeas - 5 | Nays-0 | Abs-3 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
16. 1st Sub. H.B. 394 Pawnshop and Secondhand Merchandise Amendments (Hutchings, E.) |
Rep. Eric K. Hutchings presented the bill with the assistance of Special Agent Chris Walden, Investigations Division, Attorney General's Office. |
Pawn Shop and Secondhand Merchants Photos |
Ms. Chris Finlinson, spoke to the bill. |
Mr. Parsons Metesom, Detective, Unified Police, spoke in favor the bill. |
Mr. Dave Davis, Utah Retail Merchants Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Mr. Mike Katsanevas, Owner, Crown Jewlers and Pawn, Chair, Secondhand Merchants Advisory Board, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Mr. Kim Bird, First Cash Inc., spoke in opposition to the bill. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 394 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
MOTION: Sen. Mayne moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-2. | |||
Yeas - 6 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay | Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. D. Ipson |
Chair Bramble adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. |