Members Present: Sen. Daniel McCay, Chair Rep. Mike Winder, Chair Sen. Jacob L. Anderegg Sen. Derek L. Kitchen Sen. Ann Millner Rep. Patrice M. Arent Rep. James A. Dunnigan Rep. Stephen G. Handy Rep. Suzanne Harrison Rep. Carol Spackman Moss Rep. Derrin R. Owens | Rep. Candice B. Pierucci Rep. Susan Pulsipher Rep. Marc K. Roberts Members Absent: Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson Rep. Francis D. Gibson Rep. A. Cory Maloy Staff Present: Ms. Julie Humberstone, Policy Analyst Mr. Peter Asplund, Associate General Counsel Ms. Leila Reynolds, 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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Chair McCay called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m. |
1. Committee Business |
MOTION: Sen. Kitchen moved to approve the minutes from October 16, 2019. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. P. Arent Rep. J. Dunnigan Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. M. Roberts | Rep. F. Gibson Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Pierucci Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. M. Winder |
2. Utah Works Program Amendments (draft legislation) |
2 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Utah Works Program Amendments (2020FL0951_004) |
Sen. Millner spoke on the draft legislation. |
Sen. Millner answered questions from the committee. |
Sen. Anderegg moved to amend line 35 of the draft legislation, by inserting the words ", education, and employers" after the word "Services." |
Sen. Anderegg withdrew their motion. |
MOTION: Sen. Millner moved to amend line 35 of the draft legislation by inserting ", education agencies, and employers" after the word "Services." The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. P. Arent Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. M. Roberts | Rep. F. Gibson Rep. S. Handy Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Pierucci Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. M. Winder |
Ben Hart, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development, explained why the amendment to the language was necessary. |
MOTION: Sen. Anderegg moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Utah Works Program Amendments," as amended. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. P. Arent Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. M. Roberts | Rep. F. Gibson Rep. S. Handy Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Pierucci Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. M. Winder |
3. Affordable Housing Amendments (draft legislation) |
9 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Affordable Housing Amendments (2020FL0266_010) |
Sen. Anderegg spoke on the draft legislation. |
The committee asked questions of Sen. Anderegg. |
Jonathan Hardy, Division Director, Workforce Services Housing and Community Development, made clarifying comments. |
The committee continued asking questions and making comments on the draft legislation. |
Jonathan Hardy answered committee member questions. |
The committee continued asking questions. |
Chair McCay opened the meeting to public comment. |
Michele Weaver, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
Patricia Biggs Moody, citizen, spoke on the challenges related to finding affordable housing. |
Tara Rollins, Director, Utah Housing Coalition, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
The committee asked further clarifying questions of Sen. Anderegg. |
Rep. Winder moved to proceed to the next item of the agenda. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Owens moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Affordable Housing Amendments," followed by discussion of the motion. The substitute motion passed with a vote of 7-5-5. | |||
Yeas - 7 | Nays-5 | Abs-5 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Winder | Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Handy Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts | Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
4. Economic Development Incentives Compact (draft legislation) |
3 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Economic Development Incentives Compact (2020FL0757_003) |
Rep. Roberts presented the draft legislation. |
The committee asked questions of the presenter. |
Chair McCay opened the meeting to public comment. |
Ben Hart, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development, spoke in favor of the draft legislation and requested taking a month or so to work through the draft legislation language to ensure clarity. |
MOTION: Rep. Dunnigan moved to move onto the next item on the agenda. The motion passed with a vote of 10-1-6. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-1 | Abs-6 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Winder | Rep. M. Roberts | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
Rep. Winder assumed the chair. |
5. Economic Development Sunset Amendments (draft legislation) |
5 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Economic Development Sunset Amendments (2020FL0911_005) |
Sen. McCay presented the draft legislation. |
The committee asked questions of the presenter. |
Chair Winder opened the meeting to public comment. |
Ben Hart, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), made a clarifying comment on GOED's stance on the draft legislation. |
MOTION: Rep. Roberts moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Economic Development Sunset Amendments." The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
Sen. McCay resumed the chair. |
6. Workforce Services Amendments (draft legislation) |
4 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Workforce Services Amendments (2020FL0905_002) |
Rep. Winder presented the draft legislation. |
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Workforce Services Amendments." The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
7. Heritage and Arts Amendments (draft legislation) |
6 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Heritage and Arts Amendments (2020FL0071_003) |
Rep. Winder presented the draft legislation. |
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Heritage and Arts Amendments." The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
8. Arts and Museums Revisions (draft legislation) |
7 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Arts and Museums Revisions (2020FL0107_008) |
Rep. Winder presented the draft legislation. |
MOTION: Rep. Winder moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Arts and Museums Revisions." The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
9. Resolution Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States (draft legislation) |
8 - 2020 General Session draft legislation, Resolution Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America (2020FL0053_004) |
Rep. Winder presented on the draft legislation. |
Chair McCay opened the meeting to public comment. |
Jill Love, Executive Director, Department of Heritage and Arts, spoke favorably on the draft resolution. |
MOTION: Rep. Owens moved to recommend as a committee bill, "Resolution Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States." The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
10. Other Items/Adjourn |
Chair McCay updated the committee on interim study items. |
Chair Winder introduced Rep. Pierucci as the newest member of the committee. |
MOTION: Rep. Pierucci moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. P. Arent Rep. S. Handy Rep. S. Harrison Sen. D. Kitchen Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. M. Roberts Rep. M. Winder | Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. F. Gibson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. J. Stevenson |
The committee adjourned at 3:28 p.m. |