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MINUTES OF THE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
ROOM 223, STATE CAPITOL BUILDING


             January 21, 2003


MEMBERS PRESENT:    Rep. Mike Thompson, Chair
            Rep. Steven R. Mascaro, Vice-Chair
            Rep. Calvin G. Bird
            Rep. Judy Ann Buffmire
            Rep. D. Gregg Buxton            
            Rep. Patricia W. Jones
            Rep. Brad Last
            Rep. David Litvack
            Rep. Rebecca Lockhart

MEMBERS ABSENT:    Rep. Marda Dillree
            
STAFF PRESENT:        Mark Andrews, Policy Analyst
            Betty M. Bushman, House Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT:    (List of visitors on file)



Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.

H.B. 180    Trauma Registry Data (S. Allen)

Representative Allen explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Dr. Scott Williams, Utah Department of Health. The Department distributed a handout about the bill.

Ms. Jolene Whitney, Utah Department of Health, answered questions of committee members regarding the bill.

MOTION:    Representative Buffmire moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Representative Lockhart absent for the vote.






H.B. 181    Security Requirements in Use of Social Security Numbers (S. Allen)

Representative Allen explained the bill to the committee.

Speaking in support of the bill were Mr. John T. Nielsen, Utah Health Insurance Association, and Ms. Annette Call, Salt Lake County Recorder's Office.

MOTION:    Representative Jones moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Representative Lockhart absent for the vote.


H.B. 34    Amendments to Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel and Open and Public Meetings (M. Morley)

Representative Morley explained the bill to the committee.

Ms. Mary Noonan, Child Protection Division, Attorney General's Office, and Ms. Gayle Ruzicka, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke to the bill.

Speaking in opposition to the bill were Mr. Wayne Searle, Child Advocate Attorney, Ms. Bonnie Macri, JEDI Women, and Ms. Sherrie Raymond.

MOTION:    Representative Mascaro moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Representative Lockhart absent for the vote.

Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting at 9:59 a.m.




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                        Rep. Mike Thompson
                        Committee Chair