| Members Present: Sen. Wayne A. Harper, Chair Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair Sen. David G. Buxton Sen. Karen Mayne Sen. Ronald Winterton Rep. Kyle R. Andersen Rep. Melissa G. Ballard Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Steve R. Christiansen Rep. Dan N. Johnson Rep. Marsha Judkins Rep. Karen Kwan | Rep. Merrill F. Nelson Rep. Adam Robertson Rep. Lawanna Shurtliff Rep. Raymond P. Ward Rep. Elizabeth Weight Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Staff Present: Andy Yewdell, Policy Analyst Kurt P. Gasser, Associate General Counsel Patrick Grecu, Associate General Counsel Finn Andrew Rose, 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 Christofferson called the meeting to order. |
| 1. Committee Business |
| MOTION: Sen. Winterton moved to approve the minutes. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Rep. W. Brooks Sen. D. Buxton Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. D. Johnson Rep. K. Kwan Sen. K. Mayne Rep. M. Nelson Rep. A. Robertson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. E. Weight Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. J. Adams Rep. M. Ballard Rep. S. Christiansen Sen. W. Harper Rep. M. Judkins Rep. R. Ward |
| Andy Yewdell notified the committee that the chairs opened two committee bill files. |
| 2. 2020 H.B. 463, "Vehicle, Boat, and Trailer Registration Amendments" |
| 2A 2020 H.B. 463, "Vehicle, Boat, and Trailer Registration Amendments" |
| Rep. Robertson presented on H.B. 463 1st Sub. "Vehicle, Boat, and Trailer Registration Amendments". |
| The committee asked questions of Rep. Robertson. |
| Scott Smith, Executive Director, State Tax Commission, spoke to the bill. |
| Monte Roberts, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles, State Tax Commission, spoke to the bill. |
| Rep. Robertson moved to open H.B. 463 1st Sub. as a committee bill file. |
| The committee discussed the motion on the bill. |
| Rep. Kwan moved to not open a committee bill file, but to continue to study H.B. 463 1st Sub. as a study item in future meetings. |
| Rep. Ward raised a point of order. |
| The committee discussed the bill further and the process for opening a committee bill file. |
| Rep. Kwan withdrew the substitute motion. |
| Rep. Robertson withdrew the motion. |
| The committee discussed committee bill files and what they entail. |
| Kurt Gasser clarified on committee rules and procedures. |
| MOTION: Rep. Brooks moved to open H.B. 463 1st Sub. as a committee bill file for prioritization in drafting and further study. The motion passed with a vote of 15-1-2. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays-1 | Abs-2 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Rep. M. Ballard Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Kwan Sen. K. Mayne Rep. M. Nelson Rep. A. Robertson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. R. Ward Rep. E. Weight Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. D. Buxton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. W. Harper |
| 3. 2020 H.B. 414, "Autonomous Vehicle Amendments" |
| 3A 2020 H.B. 414, ?Autonomous Vehicle Amendments? |
| Rep. Kwan presented on H.B. 414 2nd Sub. "Autonomous Vehicle Amendments". |
| The committee asked questions of Rep. Kwan. |
| 3B - UDOT Presentation |
| Blaine Leonard, Transportation Technology Engineer, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), presented on the bill. |
| Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION: Rep. Kwan moved to open a H.B. 414 2nd Sub. as a committee bill file for prioritization in drafting and further discussion. The committee discussed the bill and motion. The motion passed with a vote of 13-2-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays-2 | Abs-3 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Rep. M. Ballard Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Christiansen Sen. W. Harper Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Kwan Rep. M. Nelson Rep. A. Robertson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. R. Ward Rep. E. Weight | Sen. D. Buxton Rep. K. Christofferson | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Mayne Sen. R. Winterton |
| 4. Draft Legislation, "Driver License and State Identification Card Amendments" |
| 4A Draft Legislation, ?Driver License and State Identification Card Amendments,? (20210364_002) |
| Sen. Harper presented on Driver License and State Identification Card Amendments. |
| The committee asked questions of Sen. Harper. |
| Sen. Buxton moved to adopt the bill as a committee bill with the amendment to re-insert the word "unless" on line 41. |
| Sen. Buxton withdrew the motion. |
| The committee asked questions of Sen. Harper. |
| MOTION: Rep. Judkins moved to re-insert the word "unless" on line 41 of the bill. The motion passed with a vote of 16-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 16 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Rep. M. Ballard Rep. W. Brooks Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Sen. W. Harper Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Kwan Rep. M. Nelson Rep. A. Robertson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. R. Ward Rep. E. Weight Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Mayne |
| MOTION: Sen. Buxton moved to adopt the bill as a committee bill as amended. The motion passed with a vote of 16-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 16 | Nays-0 | Abs-2 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Rep. M. Ballard Rep. W. Brooks Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Sen. W. Harper Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Kwan Rep. M. Nelson Rep. A. Robertson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. R. Ward Rep. E. Weight Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Mayne |
| 5. Vehicle and Driver License Registration |
| Chris Caras, Director, Driver License Division, Department of Public Safety, presented on driver license services. |
| The committee asked questions of Chris Caras. |
| Tara Zamora, Records Bureau Chief, Driver License Division, Department of Public Safety, spoke to the presentation. |
| Monte Roberts, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles, State Tax Commission, spoke on vehicle registration. |
| 6. Benefits and Costs of Bond Issuance |
| 6A - State Treasurer Presentation |
| David Damschen, Utah State Treasurer, presented on the benefits and costs of bond issuance. |
| The committee asked questions of Treasurer Damschen. |
| 6C - Fiscal Analyst Presentation |
| Brian Wikle, Financial Analyst, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, presented on debt service and the state's debt. |
| 6D - UDOT Presentation |
| Linda Hull, Director of Policy and Legislative Services, UDOT, and Teri Newell, Deputy Director of Planning and Investment, UDOT, presented on bond authorization and issuance for transportation projects and on processes for prioritizing projects. |
| The committee asked questions of the presenters. |
| 7. Public Private Partnerships for Public Transit Services |
| 7A 8A - UTA Presentation |
| Carolyn Gonot, Executive Director, UTA, and Beth Holbrook, Trustee, UTA Board of Trustees, presented on public and private partnerships for public transit services and for transit-oriented development. |
| The committee asked questions of the presenters. |
| 8. Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION: Rep. Ward moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-8 | |
| Rep. K. Andersen Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. D. Johnson Rep. K. Kwan Rep. M. Nelson Rep. L. Shurtliff Rep. R. Ward Rep. E. Weight | Sen. J. Adams Rep. M. Ballard Rep. W. Brooks Sen. W. Harper Rep. M. Judkins Sen. K. Mayne Rep. A. Robertson Sen. R. Winterton |