| Members Present: Sen. Wayne A. Harper, Chair Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair Sen. Jacob L. Anderegg Sen. David G. Buxton Sen. Karen Mayne Sen. Ronald M. Winterton Rep. Steve R. Christiansen Rep. Suzanne Harrison Rep. Dan N. Johnson Rep. Karen Kwan Rep. Ashlee Matthews Rep. Merrill F. Nelson | Rep. Candice B. Pierucci Rep. Norman K. Thurston Rep. Raymond P. Ward Rep. Mike Winder 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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| 1.Committee Business |
| Chair Harper called the meeting to order. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2021, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Sen. W. Harper Rep. S. Harrison Rep. K. Kwan Rep. A. Matthews Sen. K. Mayne Rep. M. Nelson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. D. Johnson Rep. R. Ward Rep. M. Winder Sen. R. Winterton |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to open a committee bill file on the special license plate programs.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Sen. W. Harper Rep. S. Harrison Rep. K. Kwan Rep. A. Matthews Sen. K. Mayne Rep. M. Nelson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. N. Thurston Rep. M. Winder | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Anderegg Rep. D. Johnson Rep. R. Ward Sen. R. Winterton |
| 2.Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles |
| 2a. Adoption of Alternative Fuel Vehicles |
| Andy Yewdell presented on the use of alternative fuel vehicles in Utah, national usage trends, and projections for future usage. |
| The committee asked questions of Andy Yewdell. |
| 2b. UTA Presentation |
| D. Eddy Cumins, Chief Operating Officer, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), presented on the composition of UTA's current vehicle fleet and UTA's plans for the future. |
| The committee asked questions of D. Eddy Cumins. |
| 2c. RMP Presentation |
| James Campbell, Director of Innovation and Sustainability Policy, Rocky Mountain Power (RMP), presented on RMP's work related to electric vehicles. |
| The committee asked questions of James Campbell. |
| 2d. UDOT Presentation |
| Lyle McMillan, Director of Strategic Investments, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), presented an update on the Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network Plan. |
| The committee asked questions of Lyle McMillan. |
| Teri Newell, Deputy Director of Planning and Investment, UDOT, answered committee questions. |
| Lyle McMillan continued presenting. |
| The committee asked questions of Lyle McMillan. |
| 2e. Plug-in America Electrification Coalition Presentation |
| Katherine Stainken, former Senior Policy Director, Plug In America, presented on policies related to electric vehicle infrastructure. |
| The committee asked questions of Katherine Stainken. |
| 3.Road Usage Charge Implementation Plan |
| 3a. RUC SB 150 Report |
| 3b. RUC SB 150 Report Summary |
| 3c. UDOT RUC Presentation |
| Linda Hull, Director of Policy and Legislative Services, UDOT, presented on the background and history of the Road Usage Charge (RUC) program. |
| The committee asked questions of Tiffany Pocock, former RUC Program Manager, UDOT, and Linda Hull. |
| Tiffany Pocock presented a report on policy options for expanding the RUC program. |
| The committee asked questions of Tiffany Pocock and Linda Hull. |
| Tiffany Pocock continued presenting. |
| The committee asked questions of Linda Hull and Tiffany Pocock. |
| Julie Bjornstad, Senior Transportation Planner, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), discussed WFRC's support for the RUC program. |
| Commissioner Bob Stevenson, former Chair, WFRC, discussed WFRC's support for the RUC program. |
| The committee asked questions of Bob Stevenson. |
| Andrew Jackson, Executive Director, Mountainland Association of Governments, commented on UDOT's report. |
| Chair Harper opened the committee to public comment. |
| George Chapman, Salt Lake City resident, commented on the RUC program. |
| 4.Impact of Federal Funding |
| 4a. OLRGC Federal Funding Presentation |
| Patrick Grecu presented on American Rescue Plan Act funding for transportation. |
| 4b. LFA Presentation |
| Brian Wikle, Financial Analyst, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, presented on whether federal funding could supplant bonding. |
| Teri Newell gave an overview of UDOT's use of federal funds for transportation projects. |
| The committee asked questions of Teri Newell. |
| Carolyn Gonot, Executive Director, UTA, and William Greene, Chief Financial Officer, UTA, presented on UTA's receipt and use of federal funds for projects. |
| 4d. UTA Presentation |
| 5.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Winder moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Christofferson Sen. W. Harper Rep. S. Harrison Rep. D. Johnson Sen. K. Mayne Rep. R. Ward Rep. M. Winder Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Anderegg Sen. D. Buxton Rep. K. Kwan Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Nelson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. N. Thurston |