| Members Present: Rep. A. Cory Maloy, Chair Sen. David G. Buxton Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Jani Iwamoto Sen. Ann Millner 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. Daniel W. Thatcher, Chair Staff Present: Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Michael Cipriano, 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 Maloy called the meeting to order at 1:17 p.m. |
| 2.Legislative Audit: A Performance Audit of the Division of Technology Services |
| 2a - Presentation, A Performance Audit of the Division of Technology Services |
| Brian Dean, Deputy Auditor General, and David Gibson, Audit Supervisor, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, reviewed the findings and recommendations made in the performance audit of the Division of Technology Services. |
| Jenney Rees, Executive Director, Department of Government Operations, responded to the findings of the audit. |
| Alan Fuller, Director, Division of Technology Services, was available to answer questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2022, meeting.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 Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Ipson Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 3.Draft Legislation "Division of Technology Services Amendments" |
| 3a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Division of Technology Services Amendments" v3 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed the provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Division of Technology Service Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Division of Technology Services 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. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Buxton Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 4.UEOC Subcommittee Report |
| 4a - Presentation, UEOC Subcommittee Report |
| Jenney Rees, Executive Director, Department of Government Operations, reported on the activities of the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission regarding internal initiatives and recommendations for state employee retention and recruitment. |
| 5.Draft Legislation "Title 71A - Veterans and Military Affairs" |
| 5a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Title 71A - Veterans and Military Affairs" v11 |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, introduced the discussion item. |
| Representative Jefferson S. Burton and Gary Harter, Executive Director, Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, discussed the background and provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Title 71A - Veterans and Military Affairs." |
| MOTION:Rep. Briscoe moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Title 71A - Veterans and Military Affairs."11.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Buxton Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 6.Draft Legislation "Local Official Amendments" |
| 6a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Local Official Amendments" v4 |
| Michael Cipriano, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Local Official Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Maloy moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Local Official Amendments."The motion failed with a vote of 5-6-3. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 6 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Sen. D. Ipson Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner | Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton |
| 7.Draft Legislation "Municipality Incorporation Amendments" |
| 7a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Municipality Incorporation Amendments" v5 |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented an overview of the provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Municipality Incorporation Amendments." |
| Senator Evan J. Vickers, spoke to the clarifications contained in the proposed bill related to incorporating a municipality. |
| MOTION:Sen. Ipson moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, Municipality Incorporation 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 Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. J. Iwamoto Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 8.Draft Legislation "Petition Amendments" |
| 8a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Petition Amendments" v6 |
| Michael Cipriano, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Petition Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Maloy moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Petition 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 Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Rep. J. Rohner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 9.Draft Legislation "Election Modifications" |
| 9a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Election Modifications" v3 |
| Michael Cipriano, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Election Amendments." |
| Hayden Loftus, Elections Specialist, Lieutenant Governor's Office, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk Auditor, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Maloy moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Election Modifications."The motion passed with a vote of 8-4-2. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 4 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. S. Pitcher | Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton |
| 10.Draft Legislation "Public Notice Requirements" |
| Thomas R. Vaughn, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Public Notice Requirements." |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to recommend as a committee bill 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Public Notice Requirements."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 Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton |
| 11.Draft Legislation "State Commemorative Periods Amendments" |
| 11a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments" v6 |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, introduced the discussion item. |
| Sen. Iwamoto expressed interest in discussing the issue further and requested that public comment be heard. |
| Public comment regarding 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments," was received from the following individuals: |
| Jeanetta Williams, President, NAACP |
| Lisa Fifield, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation |
| Max Chang, Asian American community |
| Terry Schow, American Legion |
| Darin Man, representing the Navajo Nation |
| MOTION:Rep. Abbot moved to amend 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments," by deleting lines 13, 116, and 117.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Thatcher |
| Committee discussion followed. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to recommend as amended 2023 General Session draft legislation, "State Commemorative Periods Amendments," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 12-1-1. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Sen. A. Millner Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Rep. J. Briscoe | Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 12.Draft Legislation "Tourism Fund Amendments" |
| 12a - 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Tourism Fund Amendments" v4 |
| Michael Cipriano, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Tourism Fund Amendments." |
| Representative-elect Tim Jimenez spoke to the issue. |
| Des Barker, representing the Utah Tourism Industry Association, addressed the issue of revenue resources. |
| MOTION:Sen. Ipson moved to recommend 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Tourism Fund Amendments," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 8-3-3. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. D. Welton | Sen. D. Buxton Rep. J. Rohner Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 13.Sunset Reviews |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reported that upon recommendation of each of the three overseeing entities, and absent further action by the Legislature, the Energy Producer States' Agreement will be repealed June 30, 2023, and the State Facility Energy Efficiency Fund and the Motor Vehicle Review Committee will be repealed July 1, 2023. |
| Rep. Thurston assumed the chair. |
| 14.Required Reports |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, noted that required reports are available for review on the committee's webpage. |
| 14d - DTS Reports |
| Alan Fuller, Chief Information Officer, Division of Technology Services, commented briefly about technology projects funded in the last general legislative session. |
| 15.Other Items/Adjourn |
| Rep. Maloy resumed the chair. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to adjourn the meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Sen. D. Buxton Sen. D. Ipson Rep. P. Lyman Rep. A. Maloy Rep. S. Pitcher Rep. J. Rohner Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. N. Thurston Rep. D. Welton | Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. J. Iwamoto Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Thatcher |
| Chair Maloy adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m. |