H.B. 19
         FEES RECODIFICATION

Senate Floor Amendments

Amendment 2 January 31, 2001 10:15 am



Senator Suazo proposes the following amendments:

1.    Page 2, Line 41:    After line 41 insert " 63-38-3.3 (Renumbered from 21-7-2 as last amended by Chapter 181, Laws of Utah 1991)"

2.    Page 4, Line 100:    Delete line 100

3.    Page 25, Line 753:    After line 753 insert:
        "Section 16. Section 63-38-3.3, which is renumbered from Section 21-7-2, is renumbered and amended to read:
         [ 21-7-2 ] 63-38-3.3 Payment of fees prerequisite to service -- Exception.
        (1) (a) [ The state ] State and county officers [ mentioned in this title ] required by law to charge fees may not perform any official service unless the fees prescribed for that service are paid in advance.
        (b) When the fee is paid, the officer shall perform the services required.
        (c) An officer is liable upon his official bond for every failure or refusal to perform an official duty when the fees are tendered.
        (2) Except as provided for payment of filing fees of county and municipal improvement district filings in compliance with Sections 17A-3-207 and 17A-3-307 , no fees may be charged:
        (a) to the officer's state, or any county or subdivision of the state;
        (b) to any public officer acting for the state, county, or subdivision;
        (c) in cases of habeas corpus;
        (d) in criminal causes before final judgment;
        (e) for administering and certifying the oath of office;
        (f) for swearing pensioners and their witnesses; or
        (g) for filing and recording bonds of public officers. "

         Renumber remaining sections accordingly.

4.    Page 52, Line 1592:    Delete line 1592