| Members Present: Sen. Curtis S. Bramble, Chair Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Gene Davis Sen. Karen Mayne Sen. Daniel McCay Rep. Craig Hall Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes Rep. A. Cory Maloy Rep. Michael K. McKell Rep. Calvin R. Musselman Rep. Derrin R. Owens Rep. Tim Quinn | Rep. Mike Schultz Rep. Casey Snider Rep. Mark A. Wheatley Members Absent: Sen. Daniel Hemmert Rep. Susan Duckworth Rep. Francis D. Gibson Rep. Mike Winder Staff Present: Adam J. Sweet, Policy Analyst Patrick Grecu, Associate General Counsel Amy L. West, Associate General Counsel 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 Dunnigan called the meeting to order at 1:43 p.m. |
| 1. Committee Business |
| MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2020, meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
| Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. C. Hall Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. A. Maloy Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay Rep. M. McKell Rep. C. Musselman Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz | Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. F. Gibson Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. C. Snider Rep. M. Wheatley Rep. M. Winder |
| 2. Sixth Special Session Legislation: Tobacco Retailer Amendments |
| 4A - Tobacco Retailer Amendments (2020 Sixth Special Session Legislation) |
| Sen. Vickers gave an overview on the legislation. |
| The committee asked questions of Sen. Vickers. |
| Chair Dunnigan opened the meeting to public comment. |
| Kody Condos, Esq., Associate, Clyde Snow, representing various retail tobacco retailers in the state, spoke to some concerns in the legislation. |
| The committee asked questions of Kody Condos. |
| Jeff Hartley, Sage Government Solutions, gave public comment. |
| MOTION: Rep. Owens moved to favorably recommend S.B. 6008 for consideration in the Sixth Special Session. The motion passed with a vote of 13-1-6. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays-1 | Abs-6 | |
| Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. A. Maloy Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay Rep. C. Musselman Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. M. McKell | Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. F. Gibson Rep. C. Hall Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. C. Snider Rep. M. Winder |
| 3. Sixth Special Session Legislation: Alcohol License and Permit Amendments |
| 2A - Alcohol License and Permit Amendments (2020 Sixth Special Session Legislation) |
| Rep. Hawkes gave an overview of the legislation. |
| MOTION: Sen. Bramble moved to favorably recommend H.B. 6006 for consideration in the Sixth Special Session. The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays-0 | Abs-6 | |
| Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. A. Maloy Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay Rep. M. McKell Rep. C. Musselman Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. F. Gibson Rep. C. Hall Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. C. Snider Rep. M. Winder |
| 4. Sixth Special Session Legislation: Cosmetology and Associated Professions Amendments |
| Rep. Ballard gave an overview of the legislation. |
| 3B - Handout for Cosmetology and Associated Professions Amendments (Source: Utah Beauty Association) |
| The committee asked questions of the presenter. |
| 3A - Cosmetology and Associated Professions Amendments (2020 Sixth Special Session Legislation) |
| Candace Daly, Government Relations, Utah Beauty School Association, made clarifying comments and answered questions from the committee. |
| Chair Dunnigan opened the committee to public comment. |
| Brenda G. Scharman, Owner, Cameo College of Essential Beauty, Government Relations, Utah Beauty School Association, commented favorably on the legislation. |
| MOTION: Rep. Owens moved to favorably recommend H.B. 6005 for the Sixth Special Session. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays-0 | Abs-5 | |
| Sen. C. Bramble Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. G. Davis Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. C. Hall Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. A. Maloy Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay Rep. M. McKell Rep. C. Musselman Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. F. Gibson Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. C. Snider Rep. M. Winder |
| 5. Pharmaceutical Industry and COVID-19 |
| 5A - The Biopharmaceutical Industry's Efforts to Beat Coronavirus (Source: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, August 2020) |
| Katelin Lucariello, Director of State Policy, Rocky Mountain Region, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, gave a presentation on the status of the biopharmaceutical industry and their plans for the upcoming year in relation to COVID-19. |
| The committee asked questions of Katelin Lucariello. |
| 5B - Utah Life Sciences Companies Response to COVID-19 (Source: BioUtah, August 18, 2020) |
| Kelvyn Cullimore, President and Chief Executive Officer, BioUtah, gave a presentation on how local companies have been dealing with COVID-19. |
| The committee asked questions of Kelvyn Cullimore and Katelin Lucariello. |
| Chair Dunnigan opened the meeting to public comment. |
| Gopi Krishna asked the presenters questions. |
| 6. Accessory Dwelling Units AUGUST 18, 2020 |
| 6A - Accessory Dwelling Units Presentation from Rep. Raymond P. Ward |
| Rep. Ward gave a presentation on the matter. |
| Sen. Bramble asked a question of Rep. Ward. |
| Rep. Ward continued with their presentation. |
| John Montgomery, V.P. and Chief Risk Officer, Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation, gave the financial industry perspective that has worked with affordable housing and ADUs, and how the state can play a role. |
| Rep. Ward continued with their presentation. |
| Rep. Hawkes made comments in support of Rep. Ward's efforts. |
| 6B - Accessory Dwelling Units Presentation from the Utah League of Cities and Towns |
| Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns, gave a presentation on the matter. |
| The committee asked questions of Cameron Diehl. |
| Cameron Diehl continued with the presentation. |
| Sen. McCay assumed the chair. |
| The committee asked questions of Cameron Diehl. |
| Rep. Dunnigan resumed the chair. |
| Coy D. Porter, State Fire Marshal, State Fire Marshal Division, spoke on the matter. |
| Thomas Peterson, Building Official, Division of Facilities Construction and Management, spoke on the matter. |
| Jonathan Hardy, Director, Housing and Community Development Division, voiced the department's support on the matter and willingness to help out. |
| Chair Dunnigan opened the meeting to public comment. |
| Francisca Blanc, Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, Utah Housing Coalition, voiced the Coalition's support of Rep. Ward's effort and desire to work together on the matter. |
| George Chapman spoke against using ADUs to help create affordable housing and offered alternative ideas. |
| Tim Chambless spoke in support of encouraging the use of ADUs to address affordable housing. |
| Chair Dunnigan closed public comment and Rep. Ward gave closing comments. |
| 7. State Fire Code |
| Fred C. Cox, Architect, spoke on the fire code and how it is applied differently in different jurisdictions. |
| 8. Required Report |
| 9 - Annual Report of the Utah Motor Vehicle Franchise Advisory Board (Source: Department of Commerce, July 29, 2020) |
| 9. State Fire Code |
| Fred C. Cox, Architect, spoke on the fire code and how it is applied differently in different jurisdictions. |
| Coy D. Porter, State Fire Marshal, State Fire Marshal Division, spoke on the matter. |
| The committee asked questions of Coy Porter. |
| Jason Buhler, Deputy Fire Marshal, Salt Lake City, spoke on the issue. |
| Brad Larson, Fire Marshal, Unified Fire Authority, gave their perspective on the matter. |
| Fred Cox gave additional comments. |
| 10. Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION: Rep. Hawkes moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-13. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays-0 | Abs-13 | |
| Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Musselman Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Wheatley | Sen. C. Bramble Sen. G. Davis Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. F. Gibson Rep. C. Hall Sen. D. Hemmert Sen. K. Mayne Sen. D. McCay Rep. M. McKell Rep. T. Quinn Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. M. Winder |
| The meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. |