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February 17, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rep. Wayne A. Harper, Chair
Rep. Glen A. Donnelson, Vice Chair
Rep. Sheryl L. Allen
Rep. Tim M. Cosgrove
Rep. Craig A. Frank
Rep. Fred R. Hunsaker
Rep. Bradley G. Last
Rep. Roz McGee
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss
Rep. Joseph G. Murray
Rep. Merlynn T. Newbold
Rep. Ross I. Romero
Rep. Gordon E. Snow
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rep. Rebecca Lockhart
Rep. Patrick L. Painter
STAFF: Bryant Howe, Assistant Director
Rosemary Young, Secretary
Note: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Chair Harper called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m.
MOTION: Rep. Donnelson moved to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Allen, Rep. Last, Rep. Moss, Rep. Newbold, and Rep. Snow absent for the vote.
H.B. 386 Personal Property Tax Amendments (Rep. J. Dougall)
MOTION: Rep. Hunsaker moved to delete in title and body HB 386 and replace it with 1st Substitute HB 386. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Allen, Rep. Last, Rep. Moss, Rep. Newbold, and Rep. Snow absent for the vote.
Rep. Dougall assisted by Sen. Bramble introduced the substitute bill and explained it to the committee. The following individuals spoke to the bill:
Lee Gardner, Salt Lake County Assessor
Marc Johnson, Utah State Tax commissioner
Roger Tew, Utah League of Cities and Towns
Karl Hendrickson, Utah Association of Counties
MOTION: Rep. Romero moved to proceed to the next item on the agenda. The motion passed with Rep. Frank voting in opposition.
S.B. 89 Sales and Use Tax - Attachment of Tangible Personal Property to Real Property (Sen. H. Stephenson) (Rep. W. Harper)
Sen. Stephenson, accompanied by Steve Young, Holme Roberts and Owen, introduced the bill and explained it to the committee. Commissioner Marc Johnson, Utah State Tax Commission, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Rep. Frank moved to transmit the bill with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
2nd Sub. S.B. 33 Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Refund for Certain Business Inputs (Sen. H. Stephenson) (Rep. W. Harper)
Sen Stephenson introduced the bill and explained it to the committee. The following individuals spoke in favor of the bill:
Ruland Gill, Questar Corporation
Tom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers Association
David Litvin Utah Mining Association (handout)
Lee Peacock, Utah Petroleum Association (handout)
MOTION: Rep. Newbold moved to transmit the bill with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed with Rep. McGee voting in opposition.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
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Rep. Wayne A. Harper, Chair