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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Members Present: Sen. John Valentine, Chair
Sen. Gene Davis
Sen. Dan Liljenquist
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Wayne Niederhauser
Sen. Steve Urquhart
Sen. Kevin VanTassell
Staff Present: Phil Dean, Policy Analyst
Nicholle Heidrich, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Jeff Novak, Chairman Coalition for Ethics and Accountability in Government
Melva Sine, President Utah Restaurant Association
Michael Hatefeld, St. Regis Resorts
Gordon Strachan, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Art Brown, President Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Mark Livingston, Utah Hospitality Association
Kris Kimball, President United Women's Forum
Eric Slymaker, President Winger's Restaurant
Laura Bunker, Policy Spokesperson,Citizens for Families
Hans Feug, Park City Restaurant Association
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Chair Valentine called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
Sen. Neiderhauser assumed the chair at the request of Chair Valentine.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Sen. Liljenquist moved that the minutes of February 17th and February 25th
be approved.
The motion passed unanimously, with Sens. Davis, Urquhart, and Van Tassell absent for the vote.
1. SB0187 Alcohol Amendments
Sen. Valentine introduced and explained SB0187.
Jeff Novak, Michael Hatefeld, Art Brown, Kris Kimball and Laura Bunker spoke in favor of SB0187.
Melva Sine, Gordon Strachan, Mark Livingston, Eric Slymaker and Hans Feug spoke against SB0187.
MOTION: Sen. Liljenquist moved to pass HB0187 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
HB0352S01 and SB0270 were not considered.
MOTION: Sen. Van Tassell moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Niederhauser adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m.
Minutes were reported by Nicholle Heidrich, Committee Secretary.