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MINUTES OF THE
BUSINESS AND LABOR INTERIM COMMITTEE
Monday,
October 4, 2021
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9:00 a.m.
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30 House Building
Members Present:
Sen. Curtis S. Bramble, Chair
Rep. Joel Ferry, Chair
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Gene Davis
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Daniel McCay
Sen. Scott D. Sandall
Sen. Todd D. Weiler
Rep. Brady Brammer
Rep. Walt Brooks
Rep. Francis D. Gibson
Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes
Rep. Jon Hawkins
| Rep. Brian S. King
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
Rep. Ashlee Matthews
Rep. Mike Schultz
Rep. Casey Snider
Rep. Mark A. Strong
Rep. Mark A. Wheatley
Rep. Mike Winder
Staff Present:
Adam J. Sweet, Policy Analyst
Patrick Grecu, Associate General Counsel
Amy L. West, Associate General Counsel
Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary
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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 Bramble called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. |
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| MOTION:Rep. Hawkins moved to approve the minutes of September 15, 2021.The motion
passed
with a vote of
13-0-8.
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| Yeas -
13 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Sen. C. Bramble
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. J. Ferry
Rep. J. Hawkins
Rep. B. King
Rep. A. Matthews
Sen. K. Mayne
Sen. S. Sandall
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Strong
Sen. T. Weiler
Rep. M. Wheatley
Rep. M. Winder
| | Rep. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. G. Davis
Rep. F. Gibson
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. K. Lisonbee
Sen. D. McCay
Rep. M. Schultz
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| Chair Bramble and Rep. Ferry explained how the meeting would proceed logistically. |
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| Adam Sweet gave a brief overview of President Biden's potential vaccine mandate. |
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| Benjamin Hart, Deputy Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, explained how there is confusion among businesses regarding the potential vaccine mandate and how businesses are responding to the announcement from the Biden administration. |
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| Jaceson R. Maughan, Commissioner, Utah Labor Commission, spoke on the potential emergency temporary standard from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and how the emergency temporary standard would effect the state. |
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| Daniel Burton, General Counsel, Office of the Utah Attorney General and Melissa Holyoak, Solicitor General, Office of the Utah Attorney General, spoke on the potential vaccine mandate and gave legal analysis. |
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| The committee asked questions of Jaceson Maughan and Melissa Holyoak. |
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| Rep. Ferry and Chair Bramble opened the meeting to public comment. |
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| Richard Thorn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of Utah, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Melva Sine, President, Utah Restaurant Association, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy, Salt Lake Chamber, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rob Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Big D Construction, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Craig Madsen, President and Chief Executive Officer, J & M Steel Solutions, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Spencer Young, President, Young Automotive Group, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Chair Bramble explained how the rest of the meeting would proceed. |
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| Michael McKansh, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Eleanore Sundwall, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Cathy Adams, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kevin Harcourt, Marshall Radio Telemetry, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Angela Martin, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jordan Clay, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Alena Ericksen, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Katie Matheson, Deputy Director, Alliance for a Better Utah, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rebecca Colley, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| JoAnn Funseth, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lane, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Gloria Vindas, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Wendy Parmely, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Ellen Brady, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Robyn Openshaw, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Karen Moser, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Amy McKasson, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tony Hepp, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rachel, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jared Stuart, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Billy Moschella, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kris Kimball, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tom Pruess, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kristen Chevrier, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Christy Bulkley, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Stacy Stanford, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jeff Steele, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Monique Cook, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Shannon Golladay, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Christine Lewis, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Wendy Hart, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses in behalf of her son. |
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| Chris Martinson, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Billy Tiedemann, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Gopi Krishna, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Brian Brady, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Delane England, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rep. Ferry assumed the chair. |
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| Jenny Mecham, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Heather Brown, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Deanna Clarke, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Dana Fisher, business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Bruce Newmann, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Ben Jenkins, small business owner in Orem, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Neil Schultz, Integrative Bio Health, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Bob McEntee, federal employee, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lori McCullough, federal employee, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| A resident spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Dawna Dewegel, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| A resident spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kaye Wilson, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Emilie Daly, Utah Parents United, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| James Craig Laney, True Religion Pancake and Steak House, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lorraine Miller, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Carrie Shippers, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Randall Wall, owner, Equity Real Estate, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Dr. Scott Scherner, We The People, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Mike Tyler, Patriotic Utah PAC, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Maddy Kessel, member of the republican party and employee at IHOP, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Heather, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kathy Bizek, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Susie Bell, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Alden Evans, Team USA Mortgage, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Katy Bingham, employee and mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tiffany Barker, mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Stephanie Grant, mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jason Preston, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Sen. Bramble assumed the chair. |
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| Ethan Hay, student, Coalition for Bodily Autonomy, Utah Valley University, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rachele Kofford, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Maryann Christensen, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jonathon Bejarano, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Charlotte Maloney, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Julie Cremata, business owner and mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Kevin, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Bekah Craig, business owner, pastor, and mom, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Steve Gerritsen, business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Holly Infante, federal contractor employee, Hill Air Force Base, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Joseph Infante, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Connie Peterson, We The People, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Wendy Lichart, federal employee, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Melissa Anderson, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tannin Dowd, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Elise, business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Steve Sorweid, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Dr. Rob Scranton, Utah Chiropractic Physicians Association, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Hilaree Brand, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lindsay Shaw, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Bree Saunders, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Paul Runyon, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Stephanie Finley, resident, spoke in favor of the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Amy Morris, Alpine School District, representing herself, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lindon Brittner, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Michael Sykes, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Craig Parker, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Michal Davis, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tamarah Bartmess, business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Rose Marie Harolds, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Trisha Blank, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Karl Rogers, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Victoria Manayan, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Renee Miller, mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Jan Olds, self employed resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Amber Pope, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tammy Harris, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| William Silver, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Bryce Hansen, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Liz McCaffrey, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Ben Jensen, employee, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Chair Bramble thanked everyone for their participation in this meeting. |
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| Kelly Jensen, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Tori Powell, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Katherine Moleni, Utah Parents United, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Lisa Hirschi, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Cheryl Becerra, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Riley James Workman, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| A resident spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Alina Taylor, employee and mother, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Heather Hardell, resident, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Susanna Leeland, small business owner, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Reed Miller, Constitution Party of Utah, spoke against the potential federal vaccine mandate for businesses. |
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| Chair Bramble, Rep. Ferry, and several committee members thanked the public for their comments. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Davis moved to adjourn.The motion
passed
with a vote of
16-0-5.
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| Yeas -
16 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Sen. C. Bramble
Rep. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. G. Davis
Rep. J. Ferry
Rep. F. Gibson
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. B. King
Rep. K. Lisonbee
Rep. A. Matthews
Sen. K. Mayne
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. M. Strong
Sen. T. Weiler
Rep. M. Wheatley
| | Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. J. Hawkins
Sen. D. McCay
Sen. S. Sandall
Rep. M. Winder
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| Chair Bramble adjourned the meeting at 12:39 p.m. |
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