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H.B. 165

             1     

UTAH COMMISSION ON AGING

             2     
2005 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Sponsor: Patricia W. Jones

             5     
             6      LONG TITLE
             7      General Description:
             8          This bill creates the Utah Commission on Aging and provides for compensation of its
             9      executive director.
             10      Highlighted Provisions:
             11          This bill:
             12          .    defines terms;
             13          .    provides, under the Legislative Oversight and Sunset Act, that the Utah
             14      Commission on Aging, created by this bill, will be repealed on July 1, 2007;
             15          .    creates the Utah Commission on Aging and lists the purposes, duties, and powers of
             16      the commission;
             17          .    establishes membership of the commission;
             18          .    creates the position of executive director of the commission and lists the executive
             19      director's duties and compensation;
             20          .    requires that an annual report of the commission's accomplishments be submitted to
             21      the governor and the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature;
             22          .    provides for the appointment of a chair and for the conduct of the commission's
             23      meetings;
             24          .    provides that members of the commission serve without pay, but are entitled to a
             25      per diem and reimbursement of expenses;
             26          .    provides that, for the fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07, the Department of Human
             27      Resources shall:


             28              .    pay the salary of the executive director of the Utah Commission on Aging out of
             29      the department's existing budget; and
             30              .    provide staff support to the executive director and the commission; and
             31          .    makes technical changes.
             32      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             33          None
             34      Other Special Clauses:
             35          None
             36      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             37      AMENDS:
             38          63-55-263, as last amended by Chapters 37, 90 and 238, Laws of Utah 2004
             39          67-22-2, as last amended by Chapters 156 and 306, Laws of Utah 2004
             40      ENACTS:
             41          63-99-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             42          63-99-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             43          63-99-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             44          63-99-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             45          63-99-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             46          63-99-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             47          63-99-107, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             48          63-99-108, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             49          63-99-109, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             50          63-99-110, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             51     
             52      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             53          Section 1. Section 63-55-263 is amended to read:
             54           63-55-263. Repeal dates, Titles 63 to 63E.
             55          (1) Title 63, Chapter 25a, Part 3, Sentencing Commission, is repealed January 1, 2012.
             56          (2) The Crime Victims' Reparations Board, created in Section 63-25a-404 , is repealed
             57      July 1, 2007.
             58          (3) The Resource Development Coordinating Committee, created in Section


             59      63-38d-501 , is repealed July 1, 2005.
             60          (4) Title 63, Chapter 38c, State Appropriations and Tax Limitation Act, is repealed
             61      July 1, 2005.
             62          (5) Title 63, Chapter 47, Utah Commission for Women and Families, is repealed July
             63      1, 2005.
             64          (6) Title 63, Chapter 75, Families, Agencies, and Communities Together for Children
             65      and Youth At Risk Act, is repealed July 1, 2006.
             66          (7) Title 63, Chapter 88, Navajo Trust Fund, is repealed July 1, 2005.
             67          (8) Title 63, Chapter 99, Utah Commission on Aging, is repealed July 1, 2007.
             68          [(8)] (9) Sections 63A-4-204 and 63A-4-205 , authorizing the Risk Management Fund
             69      to provide coverage to nonstate entities, are repealed July 1, 2006.
             70          [(9) Title 63A, Chapter 10, State Olympic Coordination Act, is repealed July 1, 2004.]
             71          Section 2. Section 63-99-101 is enacted to read:
             72     
CHAPTER 99. UTAH COMMISSION ON AGING

             73          63-99-101. Title.
             74          This chapter is known as "Utah Commission on Aging."
             75          Section 3. Section 63-99-102 is enacted to read:
             76          63-99-102. Definitions.
             77          As used in this chapter:
             78          (1) "Aging" and "aged" are as defined in Section 62A-3-101 .
             79          (2) "Commission" means the Utah Commission on Aging, created in Section
             80      63-99-103 .
             81          Section 4. Section 63-99-103 is enacted to read:
             82          63-99-103. Creation -- Purpose.
             83          (1) In accordance with this chapter, there is created within the governor's office the
             84      Utah Commission on Aging.
             85          (2) The commission's purpose is to:
             86          (a) increase public and government understanding of the current and future needs of the
             87      state's aging population and how those needs may be most effectively and efficiently met;
             88          (b) study, evaluate, and report on the projected impact that the state's increasing aging
             89      population will have on:


             90          (i) government services;
             91          (ii) health services;
             92          (iii) social services;
             93          (iv) the economy; and
             94          (v) society in general;
             95          (c) identify, recommend, and promote implementation of specific policies, procedures,
             96      and programs to respond to the needs and impact of the aging population relating to:
             97          (i) government services;
             98          (ii) health services;
             99          (iii) social services;
             100          (iv) the economy; and
             101          (v) society in general;
             102          (d) facilitate coordination of the functions of public and private entities concerned with
             103      the aging population; and
             104          (e) accomplish the duties enumerated in Section 63-99-106 .
             105          Section 5. Section 63-99-104 is enacted to read:
             106          63-99-104. Composition -- Appointments -- Terms -- Removal.
             107          (1) The commission shall be composed of 21 voting members as follows:
             108          (a) one senator, appointed by the President of the Senate;
             109          (b) one representative, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
             110          (c) the executive director of the Department of Health;
             111          (d) the executive director of the Department of Human Services;
             112          (e) the executive director of the Department of Community and Economic
             113      Development;
             114          (f) the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services; and
             115          (g) 15 voting members, appointed by the governor, representing each of the following:
             116          (i) the Utah Association of Area Agencies on Aging;
             117          (ii) higher education in Utah;
             118          (iii) the business community;
             119          (iv) the Utah Association of Counties;
             120          (v) the Utah League of Cities and Towns;


             121          (vi) charitable organizations;
             122          (vii) the health care provider industry;
             123          (viii) financial institutions;
             124          (ix) the legal profession;
             125          (x) the public safety sector;
             126          (xi) public transportation;
             127          (xii) ethnic minorities;
             128          (xiii) the industry that provides long-term care for the elderly;
             129          (xiv) organizations or associations that advocate for the aging population; and
             130          (xv) the general public.
             131          (2) (a) A member appointed under Subsection (1)(g) shall serve a four-year term.
             132          (b) Notwithstanding the term requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor may
             133      adjust the length of the initial commission members' terms to ensure that the terms are
             134      staggered so that approximately 1/4 of the members appointed under Subsection (1)(g) are
             135      appointed each year.
             136          (c) When, for any reason, a vacancy occurs in a position appointed by the governor
             137      under Subsection (1)(g), the governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the
             138      unexpired term of the commission member being replaced.
             139          (d) Members appointed under Subsection (1)(g) may be removed by the governor for
             140      cause.
             141          (3) In appointing the members under Subsection (1)(g), the governor shall:
             142          (a) take into account the geographical makeup of the commission; and
             143          (b) strive to appoint members who are knowledgeable or have an interest in issues
             144      relating to the aging population.
             145          Section 6. Section 63-99-105 is enacted to read:
             146          63-99-105. Executive director -- Qualifications -- Compensation -- Appointment --
             147      Functions.
             148          (1) (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), the governor, with the consent of the Senate, shall
             149      appoint an executive director of the commission.
             150          (b) The executive director appointed under Subsection (1)(a) shall be a person
             151      knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to:


             152          (i) management; and
             153          (ii) the aging population.
             154          (c) The governor shall establish the executive director's salary within the salary range
             155      fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.
             156          (2) The executive director, under the direction of the commission, shall administer the
             157      duties of the commission.
             158          Section 7. Section 63-99-106 is enacted to read:
             159          63-99-106. Duties and powers of commission.
             160          (1) The commission shall:
             161          (a) promote the commission's purposes as listed in Section 63-99-103 ;
             162          (b) promote the communication and coordination of public and private entities that
             163      provide services to the aging population;
             164          (c) study, evaluate, and report on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures,
             165      and programs that provide services to the aging population;
             166          (d) study and evaluate the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other
             167      states that address the needs of the aging population;
             168          (e) promote and conduct the research and study of issues related to aging;
             169          (f) provide a forum for public comment on issues related to aging;
             170          (g) provide public information on the aging population and the services available to the
             171      aging population;
             172          (h) promote the provision of services to the aging population from the public and
             173      private sectors; and
             174          (i) encourage state and local governments to analyze, plan, and prepare for the impacts
             175      of the aging population on services and operations.
             176          (2) To accomplish its duties, the commission may:
             177          (a) request and receive from any state or local governmental agency or institution,
             178      summary information relating to the aging population, including:
             179          (i) reports;
             180          (ii) audits;
             181          (iii) projections; and
             182          (iv) statistics;


             183          (b) apply for and accept grants or donations for uses consistent with the duties of the
             184      commission from public or private sources; and
             185          (c) appoint special committees to advise and assist the commission.
             186          (3) All funds received under Subsection (2)(b) shall be:
             187          (a) accounted for and expended in compliance with the requirements of federal and
             188      state law; and
             189          (b) continuously available to the commission to carry out the commission's duties.
             190          (4) (a) Members of a special committee described in Subsection (2)(c):
             191          (i) shall be appointed by the commission;
             192          (ii) may be:
             193          (A) members of the commission; or
             194          (B) individuals from the private or public sector; and
             195          (iii) notwithstanding Section 63-99-109 , shall not receive any reimbursement or pay for
             196      any work done in relation to the special committee.
             197          (b) A special committee described in Subsection (2)(c) shall report to the commission
             198      on the progress of the special committee.
             199          (5) This chapter does not diminish the planning authority conferred on state, regional,
             200      and local governments by existing law.
             201          Section 8. Section 63-99-107 is enacted to read:
             202          63-99-107. Annual report by the commission.
             203          (1) The commission shall annually prepare and publish a report directed to the:
             204          (a) governor; and
             205          (b) Executive Appropriations Committee of the Legislature.
             206          (2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall:
             207          (a) describe how the commission fulfilled its statutory purposes and duties during the
             208      year; and
             209          (b) contain recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to
             210      the aging population.
             211          Section 9. Section 63-99-108 is enacted to read:
             212          63-99-108. Appointment of chair -- Meetings.
             213          (1) The governor shall appoint a member of the commission to serve as chair.


             214          (2) (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Subsection (2), the chair is responsible for
             215      the call and conduct of meetings.
             216          (b) The chair shall call and hold meetings of the commission at least bimonthly.
             217          (c) One of the bimonthly meetings described in Subsection (2)(b) shall be held while
             218      the Legislature is convened in its annual session.
             219          (d) One or more additional meetings may be called upon request by a majority of the
             220      commission's members.
             221          (3) (a) A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum.
             222          (b) The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes the action of the commission.
             223          Section 10. Section 63-99-109 is enacted to read:
             224          63-99-109. Members serve without pay -- Reimbursement for expenses.
             225          (1) A member of the commission who is not a government employee shall receive no
             226      compensation or benefits for the member's services, but may:
             227          (a) receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official
             228      duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and
             229      63A-3-107 ; or
             230          (b) decline to receive per diem and expenses for the member's service.
             231          (2) A member of the commission who is a state government officer or employee and
             232      who does not receive salary, per diem, or expenses from the member's agency for the member's
             233      service may:
             234          (a) receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official
             235      duties from the commission at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections
             236      63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 ; or
             237          (b) decline to receive per diem and expenses for the member's service.
             238          (3) A legislator on the commission shall receive compensation and expenses as
             239      provided by law and legislative rule.
             240          Section 11. Section 63-99-110 is enacted to read:
             241          63-99-110. Executive director salary -- Staff support.
             242          For fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07:
             243          (1) the executive director's salary, as established pursuant to Section 67-22-2 , shall be
             244      paid out of the existing budget of the Department of Human Services; and


             245          (2) the Department of Human Services shall provide one full-time person who shall
             246      provide staff support to the executive director and the commission.
             247          Section 12. Section 67-22-2 is amended to read:
             248           67-22-2. Compensation -- Other state officers.
             249          (1) The governor shall establish salaries for the following state officers within the
             250      following salary ranges fixed by the Legislature:
             251              State Officer                 Salary Range
             252          Commissioner of Agriculture and Food     $65,200 - $88,400
             253          Commissioner of Insurance             $65,200 - $88,400
             254          Commissioner of the Labor Commission     $65,200 - $88,400
             255          Director, Alcoholic Beverage Control
             256              Commission                 $65,200 - $88,400
             257          Commissioner, Department of
             258              Financial Institutions             $65,200 - $88,400
             259          Members, Board of Pardons and Parole     $65,200 - $88,400
             260          Executive Director, Department
             261              of Commerce                 $65,200 - $88,400
             262          Executive Director, Commission on
             263              Criminal and Juvenile Justice     $65,200 - $88,400
             264          Executive Director, Utah Commission
             265              on Aging                $65,200 - $88,400
             266          Adjutant General                 $65,200 - $88,400
             267          Chair, Tax Commission             $70,600 - $95,200
             268          Commissioners, Tax Commission         $70,600 - $95,200
             269          Executive Director, Department of
             270              Community and Economic
             271              Development                 $70,600 - $95,200
             272          Executive Director, Tax Commission     $70,600 - $95,200
             273          Chair, Public Service Commission         $70,600 - $95,200
             274          Commissioners, Public Service
             275              Commission                 $70,600 - $95,200


             276          Executive Director, Department
             277              of Corrections                 $76,800 - $103,600
             278          Commissioner, Department of Public Safety     $76,800 - $103,600
             279          Executive Director, Department of
             280              Natural Resources             $76,800 - $103,600
             281          Director, Governor's Office of Planning
             282              and Budget                 $76,800 - $103,600
             283          Executive Director, Department of
             284              Administrative Services         $76,800 - $103,600
             285          Executive Director, Department of
             286              Human Resource Management     $76,800 - $103,600
             287          Executive Director, Department of
             288              Environmental Quality         $76,800 - $103,600
             289          Executive Director, Department of
             290              Workforce Services             $83,600 - $112,900
             291          Executive Director, Department of
             292              Health                     $83,600 - $112,900
             293          Executive Director, Department
             294              of Human Services             $83,600 - $112,900
             295          Executive Director, Department
             296              of Transportation             $83,600 - $112,900
             297          Chief Information Officer             $83,600 - $112,900
             298          (2) (a) The Legislature fixes benefits for the state offices outlined in Subsection (1) as
             299      follows:
             300          (i) the option of participating in a state retirement system established by Title 49, Utah
             301      State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act, or in a deferred compensation plan administered
             302      by the State Retirement Office in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and its
             303      accompanying rules and regulations;
             304          (ii) health insurance;
             305          (iii) dental insurance;
             306          (iv) basic life insurance;


             307          (v) unemployment compensation;
             308          (vi) workers' compensation;
             309          (vii) required employer contribution to Social Security;
             310          (viii) long-term disability income insurance;
             311          (ix) the same additional state-paid life insurance available to other noncareer service
             312      employees;
             313          (x) the same severance pay available to other noncareer service employees;
             314          (xi) the same sick leave, converted sick leave, educational allowances, and holidays
             315      granted to Schedule B state employees, and the same annual leave granted to Schedule B state
             316      employees with more than ten years of state service;
             317          (xii) the option to convert accumulated sick leave to cash or insurance benefits as
             318      provided by law or rule upon resignation or retirement according to the same criteria and
             319      procedures applied to Schedule B state employees;
             320          (xiii) the option to purchase additional life insurance at group insurance rates according
             321      to the same criteria and procedures applied to Schedule B state employees; and
             322          (xiv) professional memberships if being a member of the professional organization is a
             323      requirement of the position.
             324          (b) Each department shall pay the cost of additional state-paid life insurance for its
             325      executive director from its existing budget.
             326          (3) The Legislature fixes the following additional benefits:
             327          (a) for the executive director of the State Tax Commission a vehicle for official and
             328      personal use;
             329          (b) for the executive director of the Department of Transportation a vehicle for official
             330      and personal use;
             331          (c) for the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources a vehicle for
             332      commute and official use;
             333          (d) for the Commissioner of Public Safety:
             334          (i) an accidental death insurance policy if POST certified; and
             335          (ii) a public safety vehicle for official and personal use;
             336          (e) for the executive director of the Department of Corrections:
             337          (i) an accidental death insurance policy if POST certified; and


             338          (ii) a public safety vehicle for official and personal use;
             339          (f) for the Adjutant General a vehicle for official and personal use; and
             340          (g) for each member of the Board of Pardons and Parole a vehicle for commute and
             341      official use.
             342          (4) (a) The governor has the discretion to establish a specific salary for each office
             343      listed in Subsection (1), and, within that discretion, may provide salary increases within the
             344      range fixed by the Legislature.
             345          (b) The governor shall apply the same overtime regulations applicable to other FLSA
             346      exempt positions.
             347          (c) The governor may develop standards and criteria for reviewing the performance of
             348      the state officers listed in Subsection (1).
             349          (5) Salaries for other Schedule A employees, as defined in Section 67-19-15 , which are
             350      not provided for in this chapter, or in Title 67, Chapter 8, Utah Executive and Judicial Salary
             351      Act, shall be established as provided in Section 67-19-15 .




Legislative Review Note
    as of 12-1-04 2:25 PM


Based on a limited legal review, this legislation has not been determined to have a high
probability of being held unconstitutional.

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