| Members Present: Sen. Lyle W. Hillyard, Chair Rep. Francis D. Gibson, Chair Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Lincoln Fillmore Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Tim Quinn Rep. Mike Schultz Rep. Robert M. Spendlove Ms. Kristen Cox Mr. Steve P. Young | Members Absent: Sen. Curtis S. Bramble Sen. Karen Mayne Mr. Gary Cornia Mr. M. Keith Prescott Staff Present: Mr. Ryan M. Hunter, Policy Analyst Mr. Alex R. Janak, Policy Analyst Ms. Andrea Valenti Arthur, Associate General Counsel Ms. Christine R. Gilbert, Associate General Counsel Mr. Brent M. Gage, Administrative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1. Task Force Business |
| Chair Gibson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. |
| Members of the task force introduced themselves. |
| 2. 2019 HB 495 Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force |
| Rep. Schultz spoke about how the task force came to be. |
| 2 - 2019 HB 495 Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force |
| Christine R. Gilbert presented on the requirements of 2019 HB 495. |
| 3. Defining the Problem |
| Jonathon C. Ball, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, presented on the issues the task force is attempting to address. |
| 3 - Tax Restructuring and Equalization Presentation |
| 4. Vision, Purpose, and Principles |
| 4 - Vision, Purpose, Principles, and Process |
| Sen. Hillyard presented on the vision, purpose, principles, and process of the task force. |
| 4 - Proposed Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force Process |
| Rep. Quinn moved to approve the vision, purpose, principles, and process statement as written. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Briscoe moved to amend the vision, purpose, principles, and process statement to include the phrase "revenue collection, the analysis of our tax structure, and the policy making process should be subject to the light of day" and adopt the amended statement. The substitute motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. F. Gibson Sen. L. Hillyard Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Spendlove | Sen. C. Bramble Mr. G. Cornia Ms. K. Cox Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Mayne Mr. M. Prescott Mr. S. Young |
| 5. Task Force Town Hall Schedule |
| Chair Gibson presented the proposed town hall schedule. |
| 5 - Proposed Town Hall Schedule |
| Chair Gibson moved to adopt the proposed town hall schedule. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Sen. Hillyard moved to approve the town hall schedule with the caveat that it may be changed as specific locations are identified. The substitute motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Fillmore Rep. F. Gibson Sen. L. Hillyard Rep. T. Quinn Rep. R. Spendlove | Sen. C. Bramble Mr. G. Cornia Ms. K. Cox Sen. K. Mayne Mr. M. Prescott Rep. M. Schultz Mr. S. Young |
| 6. Other Items/Adjourn |
| Chair Gibson gave assignments to committee members and staff. |
| MOTION: Rep. Quinn moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Fillmore Rep. F. Gibson Sen. L. Hillyard Rep. T. Quinn Rep. R. Spendlove | Sen. C. Bramble Mr. G. Cornia Ms. K. Cox Sen. K. Mayne Mr. M. Prescott Rep. M. Schultz Mr. S. Young |
| Chair Gibson adjourned the meeting at 5:51 p.m. |