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February 6, 2006
Rep. Fred R. Hunsaker, Vice Chair
Rep. Bradley M. Daw
Rep. Ben C. Ferry
Rep. Janice M. Fisher
Rep. Lorie D. Fowlke
Rep. Michael E. Noel
Rep. Aaron Tilton
Rep. David Ure
Rep. Richard Wheeler
Rep. Larry B. Wiley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rep. Ralph Becker
STAFF PRESENT: Richard North, Policy Analyst
Linda Black, Committee Secretary
NOTE: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Representative Allen called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m.
The minutes of January 31, 2006 were not considered.
S.B. 132 Surplus Property Amendments (Sen. P. Knudson)
Sen. Knudson introduced the bill. For clarification, Sen Knudson referred to Richard North, Legislative Policy Analyst.
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously, with Rep. Ferry absent for the vote.
MOTION: Rep. Daw moved to place SB 132 on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously, with Rep. Ferry absent for the vote.
S.B. 34 Gross Receipts Tax Amendments, Repeal and Public Utility Tariffs (Sen. M. Dmitrich)
Sen. Dmitrich explained the bill.
Spoke to the bill: Ric Campbell, Public Service Commissioner
Spoke in favor of
the bill: Candace Daly, representing Reed Searle, Intermountain Power Agency
MOTION: Rep. Ure moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously, with Rep. Ferry absent for the vote.
S.B. 32 Multi-channel Video or Audio Service Tax - County or Municipality Franchise Fee Tax Credit (Sen. B. Goodfellow)
Rep. Goodfellow introduced the bill.
Spoke to the bill: Jerold Oldroyd, Attorney, Comcast
MOTION: Rep. Hunsaker moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously, with Rep. Daw absent for the vote.
H.B. 335 Radiation Control Act - Bond Requirements (Rep. A. Tilton)
Rep. Tilton introduced the bill.
Spoke to the bill: Dr. Dianne R. Nielson, Executive Director, Department of Environmental Quality
Spoke in favor
of the bill: Tom Bingham, President, Utah Manfacturers' Association
Spoke in opposition
to the bill: Kathy Van Dame, Policy Coordinator, Wasatch Clean Air Coalition
Jason Groenewold, Director, Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah
This bill was held due to the expiration of time. It will be heard February 8, 2006.
MOTION: Rep. Hunsaker moved to adjourn. The motion passed, with Rep. Noel and Rep. Ure voting in opposition.
Rep. Allen adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
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Rep. Sheryl L. Allen, Chair