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MINUTES OF THE
SENATE JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE
Monday,
February 6, 2023
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3:40 p.m.
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210 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Todd D. Weiler, Chair
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Michael S. Kennedy
| Members Absent:
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson
Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher
Staff Present:
Sarah Flanigan, Policy Analyst
Nancy Skidmore, 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 Weiler called the meeting to order at 3:46 p.m. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2023, meeting.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 1.S.B. 160 Blockchain Liability Amendments (Cullimore, K. A.) |
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| Sen. Cullimore presented the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass S.B. 160 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 2.2nd Sub. H.B. 29 Mental Health Support and Law Enforcement Co-response (Stoddard, A.) |
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| Rep. Stoddard spoke to the 3rd Sub and presented the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to replace 2nd Substitute H.B. 29 with 3rd Substitute H.B. 29.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| Andrew Riggle, Public Policy Advocate, Disability Law Center, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Cullimore moved to pass 3rd Substitute H.B. 29 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 3.H.B. 98 Process Server Amendments (Stoddard, A.) |
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| Rep. Stoddard presented the bill with the assistance of Carrie Huett, Chief Deputy, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Cullimore moved to pass H.B. 98 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 4.2nd Sub. H.B. 156 Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry and Child Abuse Offender Registry Administration Amendments (Stoddard, A.) |
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| Rep. Stoddard spoke to the 3rd Sub. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Cullimore moved to replace 2nd Substitute H.B. 156 with 3rd Substitute H.B. 156.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| Rep. Stoddard presented the bill. |
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| Daniel Strong, Director, Sentencing Commission, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 3rd Substitute H.B. 156 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 5.1st Sub. H.B. 255 Vehicle Accident Reports Amendments (Stoddard, A.) |
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| Rep. Stoddard presented the bill. |
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| David Head, Utah Association for Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Cullimore moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 255 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 6.1st Sub. H.B. 33 Water Related Liability Amendments (Albrecht, C.) |
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| Rep. Albrecht presented the bill with the assistance of Teresa Wilhemsen, State Engineer, Division of Water Rights. |
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| Wade Garrett, Vice President, Utah Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Ashton Hyde, Utah Association of Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 33 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to place 1st Substitute H.B. 33 on the Consent Calendar.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 7.H.B. 108 Child Sex Doll Prohibition (Gwynn, M.) |
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| Rep. Gwynn presented the bill. |
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| Tiffany Parker, Detective, Unified Police Force, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Greg Duerden, citizen, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass H.B. 108 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 8.1st Sub. H.B. 62 Driving Under the Influence Modifications (Wilcox, R.) |
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| Rep. Wilcox presented the bill. |
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| Steve Burton, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 62 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 9.1st Sub. H.B. 225 Firearm Possession Amendments (Wilcox, R.) |
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| Rep. Wilcox presented the bill. |
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| Tom Ross, Executive Director, Commission of Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Greg Duerden, citizen, spoke to the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 225 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 10.2nd Sub. H.B. 103 Weapon Possession While Under the Influence Amendments (Kyle, J) |
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| Rep. Kyle presented the bill. |
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| Clark Aposhian, Utah Shooting Sports Counsel, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 103 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 11.1st Sub. H.B. 143 Parental Kidnapping Amendments (Hawkins, J.) |
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| Rep. Hawkins presented the bill. |
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| Will Carlson, Chief Policy Advisor, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Tom Ross, Executive Director, Commission of Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Tiffany Parker, Detective, Unified Police Department, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 143 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 12.1st Sub. H.B. 129 Prohibited Correctional Facility Items (Burton, J.) |
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| Rep. Burton presented the bill. |
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| Tyler Johnson, Law Enforcement Bureau Chief, Department of Corrections, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Matthew Dumont, Chief Deputy, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Will Carlson, Chief Policy Advisor, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Steve Burton, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, spoke to the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 129 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 13.H.B. 236 Driving Under the Influence Testing Amendments (Burton, J.) |
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| Rep. Burton presented the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass H.B. 236 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 14.S.B. 163 Child Welfare Modifications (Harper, W.) |
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| Sen. Harper presented the bill. |
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| Martha Pierce, Office of Guardian ad Litem, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
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| Utah Office of Guardian ad Litem & CASA |
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| Alexandra Mareschal, Division Head, Child Welfare Appellate Division, Indigent Appellate Defense Division, (IHAD), spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Tanya Myrup, Director, Division of Child and Family Services, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| The committee sauntered while waiting for a quorum. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass S.B. 163 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 15.S.B. 169 Enticement of a Minor Amendments (Winterton, R.) |
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| Sen. Winterton presented the bill with the assistance of Grant Charles, City Attorney, Roosevelt City, Deputy County Attorney, Duchesne County. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Kennedy moved to pass S.B. 169 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| Sen. Escamilla assumed the chair. |
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| 16.2nd Sub. H.B. 50 Criminal Financial Obligation Amendments (Lisonbee, K.) |
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| Sen. Weiler presented the bill with the assistance of Daniel Strong, Director, Sentencing Commission. |
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| MOTION:Chair Weiler moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 50 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| 17.H.B. 120 Weapon Possession Amendments (Lisonbee, K.) |
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| Sen. Weiler presented the bill. |
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| MOTION:Chair Weiler moved to pass H.B. 120 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| Sen. Weiler resumed the chair. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to adjourn.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-3.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. M. Kennedy
Sen. T. Weiler
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. D. Thatcher
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| Chair Weiler adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. |
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NOTE:
01st Substitute H.B. 0216
was not discussed in the meeting.