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MINUTES OF THE SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Members Present: Sen. Parley G. Hellewell, Chair
Sen. Allen M. Christensen
Sen. Gene Davis
Sen. Karen Hale
Sen. Bill Hickman
Staff Present: Rich North, Policy Analyst
Nedra Duzett, Secretary
Public Speakers Present: John Hughes, Editor, Deseret Morning News
Tim Smith, Utah Media Coalition
Ryan Mecham, Utah Property Rights Coalition
Carl Hendrickson, Utah Association of Counties
Michael Cragun, Deputy Director, Lt. Governor's Office
Anjanette Lofgren
Siena Hoefling
Stephen Stone
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Committee Chair Hellewell called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m.
1. S.B. 0026 Administrative Rules Reauthorization
Sen. Stephenson explained that the bill reauthorizes all state agency administrative rules.
MOTION: Sen. Hale moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Christensen and Sen. Davis being absent for the vote.
2. S.B. 0015 Grama Appeals Process and Document Request Amendments
Sen. Thomas explained that the bill modifies the appeals process and document requests.
The following individuals spoke against the bill:
John Hughes, Editor, Deseret Morning News
Tim Smith, attorney, Utah Media Coalition
Ryan Mecham, Utah Property Rights Coalition
Carl Hendrickson, attorney, Utah Association of Counties spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Hale moved to delete lines 98 and 99 from the bill.
The motion failed. Those voting in favor were Sen. Hale and Sen. Davis.
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to pass the bill favorably with the understanding the issue of record requests will be considered on the Senate Floor.
The motion passed with Sen. Davis voting in opposition, and with Sen. Hale being absent.
3. S.B. 0047 Restoration of Voting Rights Amendments (B. Goodfellow)
Sen. Goodfellow explained that the bill modifies provisions of the Election Code relating to restoration of voting rights and the right to hold office.
Michael Cragun, Deputy Director, Lt. Governor's Office, spoke in support of the bill.
The following individuals spoke against the bill.
Anjanette Lofgren
Siena Hoefling
Stephen Stone
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to pass the bill out of committee for consideration on the Senate Floor.
The motion passed with Sen. Hellewell voting in opposition to the motion and with Sen. Hale being absent for the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Davis moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Hale being absent for the vote.
Committee Chair Hellewell adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m.
Minutes reported by Nedra Duzett, Secretary
Sen. Parley G. Hellewell, Committee Chair