| Members Present: Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher, Chair Sen. Ronald M. Winterton, Co-Chair Rep. Calvin R. Musselman, Chair Sen. David G. Buxton Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Jen Plumb Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Kay J. Christofferson Rep. Stephanie Gricius Rep. Michael J. Petersen | Rep. Thomas W. Peterson Rep. Val L. Peterson Members Absent: Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Andrew Stoddard Rep. Douglas R. Welton Staff Present: Megan L. Bolin, Senior 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 Musselman called the meeting to order at 1:18 p.m. |
| MOTION:Sen. Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2024, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. B. Bolinder Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. S. Hayes Sen. J. Plumb Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. D. Welton |
| 2.Presidential Primary Elections |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to strike item 2 from the agenda and remove item 2's meeting materials from the committee's webpage. |
| Committee discussion followed. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Sen. Thatcher moved to strike the meeting materials that are objectionable as stated by some committee members during the discussion.The substitute motion failed with a vote of 1-12-3. | |||
| Yeas - 1 | Nays- 12 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. D. Thatcher | Rep. B. Bolinder Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. S. Hayes Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. D. Welton |
| Chair Musselman returned to the original motion made by Rep. Gricius. |
| MOTION:The committee voted on the original motion from Rep. Gricius to strike item 2 from the agenda and remove item 2's meeting materials from the committee's webpage.The motion passed with a vote of 12-1-3. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. B. Bolinder Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. D. Thatcher | Rep. S. Hayes Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. D. Welton |
| 3.Population Data |
| 3 - Population Data Statutes (OLRGC) |
| 3 - Population Data, Sources and Uses, Population Data |
| Megan Bolin, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed current statutes regarding the source and purpose of the population data in the state. |
| Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, discussed the challenges of obtaining accurate population estimates, and responded to questions from the committee. |
| Rep. Gricius spoke to the importance of accuracy of population estimates and indicated that she was looking for direction from the committee on how to proceed. |
| 4.Inspection of Stormwater Retention Systems |
| Ross Ford discussed the impacts of recently enacted legislation related to the inspection of storm water retention systems and potential changes to address the applicability of regulations and tools to enforce compliance. |
| 5.Draft Legislation, "Election Fundraising Amendments" |
| 5 - Draft Legislation, Election Fundraising Amendments, h0 |
| Sen. Kennedy discussed the provisions of draft legislation, "Election Fundraising Amendments," which would amend a provision prohibiting campaign contributions during session. |
| Madilyn Topik, Financial Disclosure Specialist, Lieutenant Governor's Office, spoke to the issue. |
| MOTION:Sen. Winteron moved to open a committee bill file that will be based upon "Election Fundraising Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. S. Hayes Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton |
| John Dougall, State Auditor, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| 6.Draft Legislation, "Services for Department of Defense Civilian Employees" |
| 6 - Draft Legislation, Services for Department of Defense Civilian Employees, h3 |
| Sen. Millner discussed the background and provisions of draft legislation, "Services for Department of Defense Civilian Employees," which would address certain benefits for a United States Department of Defense employee and the employee's family. |
| Brian Garrett, Deputy Director, Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, spoke to the issue and responded to committee members' questions. |
| MOTION:Sen. Ipson moved to recommend draft legislation, "Services for Department of Defense Civilian Employees," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. S. Hayes Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton Sen. R. Winterton |
| 7.Draft Legislation, "Division of Purchasing and General Services Amendments" |
| 7 - Draft Legislation, Division of Purchasing and General Services Amendments, h14 |
| Greg Gunn, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, and Windy Aphayrath, Director, Division of Purchasing, discussed provisions of draft legislation, "Division of Purchasing and General Services Amendments," and responded to questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Rep. Christofferson moved to recommend draft legislation, "Division of Purchasing and General Services Amendments," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Sen. D. Buxton Rep. S. Chew Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. S. Gricius Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. M. Petersen Rep. T. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. S. Hayes Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. D. Welton Sen. R. Winterton |
| 8.Special District Board of Trustees Compensation |
| LeGrand Bitter, Executive Director, Utah Association of Special Districts, discussed challenges with the current statutory maximum compensation for special service district board of trustees members and potential changes to increase the maximum and allow for annual cost of living adjustments. |
| No action was taken on this item. |
| 9.Election Records Amendments |
| Rep. Thurston provided an update regarding a committee bill file to address the availability of election documents for research purposes. |
| 10.Other Items/Adjourn |
| In the absence of a quorum, Chair Musselman adjourned the meeting at 3:17 p.m. |