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SENATE REVENUE AND TAXATION STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009, 8:30 A.M.
Members Present: Sen. Wayne L. Niederhauser, Chair Sen. Howard A. Stephenson
Sen. John Valentine
Sen. Brent Goodfellow
Sen. Ross Romero
Members Absent: Sen. Curtis S. Bramble
Sen. Dennis Stowell
Staff Present: Bryant Howe, Asst. Dir., Office of Leg. Research & Gen. Counsel
Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Rep. Fred R. Hunsaker
Mr. Brent Gardner, Utah Association of Counties
Mr. Ron Mortensen, Citizens Coalition for Tax Fairness
Mr. Royce Van Tassell, Utah Taxpayers Association
Rep. Julie Fisher
Rep. Craig A. Frank
Mr. Lee Gardner, Salt Lake County Assessor
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the Committee minutes.
Chair Niederhauser called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Sen. Valentine moved to approve the minutes of 2/5/2009.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Romero, Stowell, and Bramble absent for the vote.
1. HB 23S01 - Certified Tax Rate Amendments
Rep. Fred Hunsaker introduced and explained the bill.
The following individuals spoke to the bill: Mr. Gardner, Mr. Mortensen, and Mr. Van Tassell.
MOTION: Sen. Valentine moved to adopt HB 23S01 with a favorable recommendation
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Bramble and Stowell absent for the vote.
2. HB 20 - Repeal of Certain Income Tax Credits and Contributions
Rep. Julie Fisher introduced and explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Valentine moved to adopt HB 20 with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Bramble and Stowell absent for the vote.
3. HB 28 - Personal Property Tax Amendments
Rep. Craig Frank introduced and explained the bill.
Mr. Gardner spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Goodfellow moved to adopt HB 28 with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sens. Bramble and Stowell absent for the vote.
4. SB 46 - School Property Tax Equalization Amendments
Sen. Morgan is not ready to present the bill at this time.
MOTION: Sen. Valentine moved to adjourn.
Chairperson Niederhauser adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Minutes reported by Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary