| Members Present: Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher, Chair Rep. A. Cory Maloy, Chair Sen. David G. Buxton Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Jani Iwamoto Rep. Nelson T. Abbott Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Phil Lyman Rep. Stephanie Pitcher Rep. Judy Weeks Rohner | Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist Rep. Norman K Thurston Rep. Douglas R. Welton Members Absent: Sen. Ann Millner Staff Present: Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Alan Houston, Associate General Counsel Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel Tracey Fredman, 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 Thatcher called the meeting to order at 1:41 p.m. |
| Chair Thatcher welcomed Michael Cipriano, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, and Michael briefly introduced himself as the newest committee staff team member. |
| MOTION:Rep. Maloy moved to approve the minutes of he September 21, 2022, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Sen. A. Millner |
| 2.Required Report: Sensitive Instructional Materials |
| 2a - USBE Report on 2022 HB374 |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, introduced the issue. |
| Angie Stallings, Deputy Superintendent of Policy, and Patty Norman, Deputy Superintendent of Student Achievement, State Board of Education, reported on implementation and compliance with the requirements of 2022 General Session H.B. 374, "Sensitive Materials in Schools," including providing guidance and training to support public schools in identifying materials that meet the definition of sensitive materials. |
| 3.Draft Legislation "Juvenile Offender Penalty Amendments" |
| 3a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Juvenile Offender Penalty Amendments" v2 |
| Representative Stephanie Pitcher briefed the committee on the background and provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Juvenile Offender Penalty Amendments," which would modify the sentencing of a juvenile offender for certain sexual offenses in district court. |
| William Carlson, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| Pamela Vickrey, Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Briscoe moved to approve as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Juvenile Offender Penalty Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Sen. A. Millner Rep. N. Thurston |
| 4.Draft Legislation "Boards and Commissions Amendments" |
| 4a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Boards and Commissions Amendments" v4 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed the background and highlighted the provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Boards and Commissions Amendments, which would address reporting requirements relating to an executive board." |
| Mike Mower, Governor's Office, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Stenquist moved to approve as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Boards and Commissions Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton | Sen. A. Millner Rep. N. Thurston |
| 5.Draft Legislation "Voting and Voter Residency Amendments" |
| 5a - 2023 General Session draft legislation "Voting and Voter Residency Amendments" v4 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, discussed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Voting and Voter Residency Amendments," which would amend elections provisions, including residency provisions for voting and running for office, and provisions relating to uniformed and overseas voters. |
| Committee discussion followed. |
| Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk Auditor, and Ryan Cowley, Director of Elections, Lieutenant Governor's Office, responded to questions from the committee. |
| The committee received public comment from the following individuals: |
| Elaine Moore, citizen |
| Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk Auditor |
| Ryan Cowley, Director of Elections, Lieutenant Governor's Office |
| MOTION:Rep. Lyman moved to approve as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Voting and Voter Residency Amendments." The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher |
| 6.Draft Legislation "Local Official Amendments" |
| 6a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Local Official Amendments" v4 |
| 6b - Updated Version of 2023 General Session draft legislation "Local Official Amendments" v5 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, discussed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Local Official Amendments," which would provide direction in statute regarding when a city council may make changes to executive responsibilities. |
| Committee discussion followed. |
| No action was taken on this item. |
| MOTION:Rep. Maloy moved to move the agenda to the next item.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher |
| 7.Draft Legislation "Voter Signature Verification Amendments" |
| 7a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Voter Signature Verification Amendments" v7 |
| 7b - Updated Version 2023 General Session "Voter Signature Verification Amendments" v8 |
| Rep. Maloy assumed the chair. |
| Representative Steve Eliason discussed the background and provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Voter Signature Verification Amendments," which would address voter signature verification and voter accessibility. |
| Ryan Cowley, Director of Elections, Lieutenant Governor's Office, indicated that the bill would standardize specific voter signature verification processes across the counties, and responded to committee members' questions. |
| Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk Auditor, spoke in support of the draft legislation and responded to committee members' questions. |
| Sen. Thatcher resumed the chair. |
| MOTION:Sen. Buxton moved to approve as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Voter Signature Verification Amendments.The motion passed with a vote of 10-3-1. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton | Rep. P. Lyman Rep. J. Rohner Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. A. Millner |
| 8.Draft Legislation "State Commemorative Periods Amendments" |
| 8a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments" |
| Rep. Norm Thurston presented provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods," which would modify provisions related to commemorative periods and address the repeal of commemorative periods. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner |
| 9.Draft Legislation "Initiative and Referendum Modifications" |
| 9a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Initiative and Referendum Modifications" v4 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, discussed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Initiative and Referendum Modifications," which would amend provisions relating to initiatives and referenda. |
| Committee discussion followed. |
| The committee received public comment from the following individuals: |
| Ryan Cowley, Director of Elections, Lieutenant Governor's Office |
| Natalie Clawson |
| MOTION:Sen. Buxton moved to approve as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Initiative and Referendum Modifications."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Sen. A. Millner |
| 10.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Stenquist moved to adjourn the meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Sen. A. Millner |
| Chair Thatcher adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m. |