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MINUTES OF THE SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Members Present: Sen. Peter C. Knudson, Chair
Sen. D. Chris Buttars
Sen. John W. Hickman
Sen. Scott K. Jenkins
Sen. Scott D. McCoy
Sen. Ross I. Romero
Staff Present: Rich North, Policy Analyst
Nedra Duzett, Secretary
Public Speakers Present: David Spatafore, City of Holladay
Greg Buxton, Director, Division of Facilities & Construction Management
James O. Tracy, Sheriff, Utah County
Russ Wall, Mayor, Taylorsville
Dennis Webb, Mayor, Holladay
Bruce Jones, City Council, Cottonwood Heights
Kelvyn Cullimore, Jr., Mayor, Cottonwood Heights
Jim Winder, Salt Lake County Sheriff
Jodi Hoffman, Utah League of Cities & Towns
Ann Turner, citizen
Angie Carter, citizen
Gigi Brandt, League of Women Voters
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Committee Chair Knudson called the meeting to order at 4:24 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2008 meeting.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Buttars and Jenkins absent for the vote.
1. S.B. 221 Capital Development and Improvement Amendments (L. Hillyard)
Sen. Hillyard explained the bill.
Greg Buxton, Division of Facilities Construction & Management, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Romero moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Butters and Jenkins absent for the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Romero moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Butters and Jenkins absent for the vote.
2. H.J.R. 3 Resolution Reaffirming the Words, Under God, in the Pledge of Allegiance
(K. Gibson)
Rep. Gibson explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Butters and Jenkins absent for the vote.
3. S.B. 253 County Law Enforcement Duties (M. Waddoups)
Sen. Waddoups explained that all parties involved with the legislation are coming together with an agreement, and there will be a substitute bill prepared for adoption on the Senate Floor.
The following individuals spoke in support of the bill:
David Spatafore, Holladay City
James O. Tracy, Sheriff, Utah County
Russ Wall, Mayor, Taylorsville City
Dennis Webb, Mayor, Holladay City
Bruce Jones, City Council, Cottonwood Heights
Kelvyn Cullimore, Jr., Mayor, Cottonwood Heights
Jim Winder, Salt Lake County Sheriff
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Butters and Jenkins absent for the vote.
4. H.B. 153 Impact Fees Amendments (M. Morley)
Rep. Morley explained the bill.
Jodi Hoffman, Utah League of Cities & Towns, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. McCoy moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Butters and Jenkins absent for the vote.
5. H.B. 177 County and Municipal Land Use Regulation of Potential Geologic Hazard Areas (M. Morley)
Rep. Morley explained the bill.
Jodi Hoffman, Utah League of Cities & Towns, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Jenkins absent for the vote.
6. S.R. 3 Senate Resolution Petitioning Congress to Address the Illegal Immigration
Crisis (M. Madsen)
Sen. Madsen explained the bill and asked the committee to adopt the following amendment:
l. Page 1, Lines 19-20: After "immigrants" delete ", place a moratorium
on temporary worker and guest worker legislation,"
2. Page 2, Lines 55-56: After "immigrants" delete ", place a moratorium
on temporary worker and guest worker legislation
until illegal immigration has been brought under
control"
3. Page 2, Lines 34-35: After "immigrants" delete "," and insert "is"
After "population" delete ", should be considered
an invasion"
MOTION: Sen. McCoy moved to adopt the amendment.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Jenkins absent for the vote.
The following individuals spoke in support of the bill:
Ann Turner, citizen
Angie Carter, citizen
MOTION: Sen. McCoy moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed with Sen. Romero voting in opposition and Sen. Jenkins absent for the
vote.
7. H.B. 182 Deadline for Voting Precinct Designation (G. Hughes)
Rep. Hughes explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. McCoy moved to pass the bill out favorably.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Buttars and Jenkins absent for the vote.
8. H.B. 80 Administrative Rule Penalty Amendments (B. Ferry)
The bill was not heard.
9. S.B. 195 Use of Campaign Contributions (G. Bell)
Sen. Bell asked the Committee to adopt a substitute bill.
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to delete in title and body S.B. 195 and replace it with
1st Substitute S.B. 195.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Jenkins absent for the vote.
Sen. Bell explained the substitute bill.
Gigi Brandt, League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Romero moved to pass the substitute bill out favorably.
The motion failed with Sens. Romero, McCoy, and Jenkins voting in favor, and
Sens. Buttars, Hickman, and Knudson voting in opposition.
MOTION: Sen. Hickman moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Chair Knudson adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Minutes reported by Nedra Duzett, Secretary
Sen. Peter C. Knudson, Committee Chair