MINUTES OF THE
SENATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 3:40 p.m. • 215 Senate Building


Members Present:
Sen. David P. Hinkins, Chair
Sen. Karen Kwan
Sen. Ann Millner

Members Absent:
Sen. Michael K. McKell
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson

Staff Present:
Sivan Nizan, Policy Analyst
Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Hinkins called the meeting to order at 3:49 p.m.
1.S.C.R. 7 Joint Resolution Concerning the Northern Utah Veterans Cemetery Grant Submission (Millner, A.)
Sen. Ann Millner presented the bill with the assistance of Terry Schow, Retired Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans Affairs, and Gary Harter, Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to pass S.C.R. 7 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to place S.C.R. 7 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
2.S.B. 165 Concealed Firearm Review Board Sunset Extension (Stevenson, J.)
Will not be heard today.
3.S.C.R. 8 Concurrent Resolution Promoting Kindness in Utah (Bramble, C.)
Willl not be heard today.
MOTION:Sen. Kwan moved to approve the minutes of January 25, 2023.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
4.H.B. 238 Political Party Public Meeting Facilities Amendments (Brammer, B.)
Rep. B Brammer presented the bill.
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to pass H.B. 238 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to place H.B. 238 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
5.H.B. 224 Outdoor Recreation Initiative (Stenquist, J.)
Rep. J. Stenquist presented the bill.
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to pass H.B. 224 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
6.S.B. 162 Marriage Solemnization Amendments (McCay, D.)
Sen. Dan McKay presented the bill.
Ricky Hatch, Clerk/Auditor of Weber County, Utah Clerk's Group, spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Sen. Kwan moved to pass S.B. 162 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
7.S.B. 153 Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity Amendments (Winterton, R.)
Sen. R Winterton presented the bill with the assistance of Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to replace S.B. 153 with 2nd Substitute S.B. 153.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
Kori Ann Edwards, Managing Director, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to pass 2nd Substitute S.B. 153 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-3.
Yeas - 3Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
Chair Hinkins adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m.