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MEMBERS PRESENT: Rep. Stephen H. Urquhart, Chair
Rep. Glenn A. Donnelson, Vice Chair
Rep. Sheryl L. Allen
Rep. Ralph Becker
Rep. Chad E. Bennion
Rep. Greg J. Curtis
Rep. Ty McCartney
Rep. Michael E. Noel
Rep. Gordon E. Snow
Rep. Michael R. Styler
Rep. David Ure
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rep. Brent H. Goodfellow
STAFF PRESENT: Richard North, Policy Analyst
Cherri White, Committee Secretary
VISITORS: List of visitors on file
Representative Donnelson called the meeting to order at 8:09 a.m. and indicated that the meeting would be continuation of public testimony for H. B. 251.
H.B. 251 Amendments Related to Public Utilities (C. Bennion)
MOTION: Representative Bennion moved to delete H. B. 251, and insert 1st Substitute H. B. 251, and amend lines 119, and 122:
1. Page 5, line 119: After “that the” insert “approved”
2. Page 5, line 122: After “of an” insert “approved”
The motion passed 8-1-3, with Representative Noel voting against the motion, and Representatives Curtis and McCartney absent for the vote.
Public testimony answering questions from the committee:
Gary Dodge, Utah Association of Energy Users
Steve Mecham, Chair, Public Service Commission
Lowell Alt, Director, Public Utilities
Speaking in favor of the bill:
Gary Dodge, Utah Association of Energy Users
Lee R. Brown, Vice President, U.S. Magnesium Corp.
Jeff Fox, Utility Analyst, Crossroads Urban Center
Claire Geddes, Utah Legislative Watch
Speaking against the bill:
Bill Landels, Executive Vice President, PacifiCorp, Senior Executive Vice President,Utah Power
Greg Monson, Attorney, Utah Power
MOTION: Representative Bennion moved to pass the substitute bill out favorably as amended.
SUBSTITUTE
MOTION: Representative Noel moved to adjourn. The motion passed 6-3-3, with Representatives Becker, Bennion, and Curtis voting against the motion, and Representatives Styler and Ure absent for the vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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Rep. Stephen H. Urquhart, Chair