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SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010, 2 P.M.
ROOM 415 STATE CAPITOL
Sen. Jon J. Greiner
Sen. Scott K. Jenkins
Sen. Daniel R. Liljenquist
Sen. Benjamin M. McAdams
Sen. Luz Robles
Staff Present: Rich North, Policy Analyst
Henry Liu, Committee Secretary
Speakers Present: Derek Monson - Sutherland
Dixie Huefner - Utahns for Ethical Government
Steve Erickson - Crossroads Urban Center
JoDee Sundberg - Utah School Board Association
Karen Clark - Utah Eagle Forum
Scott Hogenson - Utah County Clerk/Auditor
Speaker and visitor list on file with minutes.
Sen. Jenkins called the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m.
1. SB0275 Removing Signature from Initiative & Referendum Petition
(H. Stephenson)
Sen. Stephenson introduced the bill.
The following spoke for the bill:
Derek Monson
Karen Clark
Scott Hogenson
The following spoke against the bill:
Dixie Huefner
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to adopt S.B. 275 1st Substitute.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Knudson, Sen. Liljenquist and Sen. Robles absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to amend S.B. 275 1st Substitute.
The motion failed, Sen. McAdams and Sen. Robles voting in favor, Sen. Knudson, Sen. Greiner, Sen. Jenkins and Sen. Liljenquist voting in opposition.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to pass S.B. 275 1st Substitute with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed Sen. Knudson, Sen. Greiner, Sen. Jenkins and Sen. Liljenquist voting in favor, Sen. McAdams and Sen. Robles voting in opposition.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to the next item.
Motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent for the vote.
2. SB0222 Fee Exemptions (B. Goodfellow)
Sen. Goodfellow introduced the bill.
The following spoke in favor of the bill:
Steve Erickson
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass S.B. 222 with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist and Sen. Jenkins absent from the vote.
3. SB0189 Capital Facilities Amendments (C. Bramble)
Sen. Bramble introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to approve S.B. 189 with favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to place S.B. 189 on consent calendar
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to the next item on agenda.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
4. HB0258 Voting Precinct Boundaries (K. Sumsion)
Rep. Sumsion introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. moved to pass H.B. 258 with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
5. HB0205S01 Impact Fee Amendments (S. Sandstrom)
Rep. Sandstrom introduced the bill.
The following spoke in favor of the bill:
JoDee Sundberg
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to pass H.B. 205 1st Substitute with a favorable recommendation
The motion failed, Sen. Knudson and Sen. McAdams voting in favor, Sen. Greiner and Sen. Jenkins voting in opposition with Sen. Liljenquist and Sen. Robles absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to reconsider H.B. 205 1st Substitute.
The motion passed Sen. Knudson, Sen. Greiner, Sen. Jenkins, Sen. McAdams and Sen. Robles voting in favor, Sen. Jenkins voting in opposition with Sen. Liljenquist.
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass H.B. 205 1st Substitute.
The motion passed, Sen. Knudson, Sen. McAdams and Sen. Robles voting favor, Sen. Greiner and Sen. Jenkins voting in opposition with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
6. HB0254 Voter Identification Amendments (B. Daw)
Rep. Daw introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jenkins moved to pass H.B. 254 with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
7. HB0263 Technical Cross Reference Revisions (J. Anderson)
Sen. McAdams introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass H.B. 263 with a favorable recommendation
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to place H.B. 263 on the consent calendar
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist from the vote.
8. HB0274 Statutory Construction Compliance Amendments (R. Lockhart)
Rep. Lockhart introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. McAdams moved to pass H.B. 274 with a favorable recommendation
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
9. HJR009S01 Resolution in Support of Veterans' Nursing Home (C. Oda)
Rep. Oda introduced the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to pass H.J.R. 9 1st Substitute with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to place H.J.R. 9 1st Substitute on consent calender.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Greiner moved to adopt the minutes of 2/12 and 2/17.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
10. SB0269 County Powers to Resolve Lawsuits via Development Agreements
(J. S. Adams)
Not Considered
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Liljenquist absent from the vote.
Sen. adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m.
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Sen. Peter C. Knudson, Committee Chair