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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009, 8:45 A.M.
Room 215, Senate Building, State Capitol Complex
Members Present: Sen. Mark Madsen, Committee Chair
Sen. Ralph Okerlund
Sen. Patricia Jones
Sen. Karen Morgan
Members Excused: Sen. Michael Waddoups
Sen. Sheldon Killpack
Staff Present: Art Hunsaker, Policy Analyst
Nicholle Heidrich, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Rep. Herrod
Rep. Harper
Pam Hendrickson, Chair of the Utah State Tax Commission
Chair Madsen called the meeting to order at 8:58 a.m.
1. H.B. 38-- Refugee Services Fund Amendments
Rep. Herrod introduced and explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Morgan moved to pass H.B. 38 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously .
MOTION: Sen. Morgan moved to put H.B. 38 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed unanimously .
2. H.B. 55--Amendments to Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, Convention, and Airport Facilities Tax Act
Rep. Harper introduced and explained the bill.
Pam Hendrickson, Chair of the Utah State Tax Commission spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to pass H.B. 55 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously .
MOTION: Sen. Morgan moved to put H.B. 55 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed unanimously .
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously .
Chair Madsen adjourned the meeting at 9:08 a.m.
Minutes were reported by Nicholle Heidrich, Secretary.