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S.B. 134 Enrolled
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General Description:
This bill modifies the Governor's Commission for Women and Families.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. modifies the name of the commission;
. provides for administrative support;
. reduces the size of the commission and provides for terms of appointment;
. simplifies the duties of the commission;
. repeals the responsibility of the commission to recommend staff to the governor;
. sunsets the commission in four years unless it is reauthorized; and
. makes technical changes.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
63-47-1, as last amended by Chapter 158, Laws of Utah 1990
63-47-2, as last amended by Chapter 243, Laws of Utah 1996
63-47-3, as last amended by Chapter 158, Laws of Utah 1990
63-47-5, as last amended by Chapter 158, Laws of Utah 1990
63-47-7, as enacted by Chapter 173, Laws of Utah 1973
63-55-263, as last amended by Chapters 16 and 254, Laws of Utah 2003
REPEALS:
63-47-6, as repealed and reenacted by Chapter 69, Laws of Utah 1992
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 63-47-1 is amended to read:
63-47-1. Creation -- Purpose.
(1) There is [
Families. [
(2) The governor's office shall provide administrative support for the commission.
Section 2. Section 63-47-2 is amended to read:
63-47-2. Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Expenses.
(1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), the commission shall consist of [
15 members to be appointed by the governor for [
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(a), the governor shall, at the time
of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed
every two years.
(c) Members may serve two consecutive appointments.
(d) In making appointments, the governor shall insure that no more than one more than
half the membership is from the same political party.
(2) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
appointed by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) (a) Members shall receive no compensation or benefits for their services, but may
receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at the
rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
(b) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.
Section 3. Section 63-47-3 is amended to read:
63-47-3. Qualifications of members.
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(1) Members appointed to the commission shall have the following qualifications:
(a) a demonstrated record of leadership and involvement[
(b) a willingness to make a commitment to the furtherance of the purposes of the
commission.
(2) The commission [
appointment of members.
Section 4. Section 63-47-5 is amended to read:
63-47-5. Duties.
The commission shall [
(1) confer with state agencies and advise the governor [
to women and families;
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recommendations for constructive action in all areas of interest to women and families;
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to women and families; and
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status of women or families[
Section 5. Section 63-47-7 is amended to read:
63-47-7. Authority to accept funds, gifts, and donations.
The commission may receive and accept federal funds, private gifts, donations, or funds
from any source. [
Section 6. Section 63-55-263 is amended to read:
63-55-263. Repeal dates, Titles 63 and 63A.
(1) (a) Title 63, Chapter 25a, Part 1, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, is
repealed July 1, 2004.
(b) Title 63, Chapter 25a, Part 3, Sentencing Commission, is repealed January 1, 2012.
(2) The Crime Victims' Reparations Board, created in Section 63-25a-404 , is repealed
July 1, 2007.
(3) The Resource Development Coordinating Committee, created in Section 63-38d-501 ,
is repealed July 1, 2004.
(4) Title 63, Chapter 38c, State Appropriations and Tax Limitation Act, is repealed July
1, 2005.
(5) Title 63, Chapter 47, Utah Commission for Women and Families, is repealed July 1,
2005.
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Children and Youth At Risk Act, is repealed July 1, 2006.
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provide coverage to nonstate entities, are repealed July 1, 2006.
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2004.
Section 7. Repealer.
This bill repeals:
Section 63-47-6, Authority to hire staff.
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