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MINUTES OF THE SENATE WORKFORCE SERVICES & COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010, 8:00 A.M.
Room 215, Senate Building, State Capitol Complex
Members Present: Sen. Jerry Stevenson, Committee Chair
Sen. Patricia Jones
Sen. Mark Madsen
Sen. Ralph Okerlund
Members Excused: Sen. Karen Morgan
Sen. Michael Waddoups
Staff Present: Art Hunsaker, Policy Analyst
Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Derek Miller, Managing Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development
Tom Bingham, Utah Manufacturer's Association
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Chair Stevenson called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
MOTION: Sen. Jones to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2010 meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
1. S. B. 198 - Economic Development Incentive Amendments
Sen. John Valentine presented and explained this bill.
Mr. Miller spoke in favor of this bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to pass S.B. 198 out of committee with a favorable recommendation
The motion passed unanimously.
2. H.B. 118 -Economic Development Incentives Modifications
Rep. Wayne Harper presented and explained this bill.
Mr. Miller and Mr. Bingham spoke in favor of this bill.
MOTION: Sen. Okerlund moved to pass H.B. 118 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. H.B. 273 - Utah International Trade Commission Amendments
Rep. Eric Hutchings presented and explained this bill.
MOTION: Sen. Madsen moved to pass H.B. 273 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to place H.B. 273 on the consent calendar.
The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m.
Minutes were reported by Lorna Wells, Secretary.