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Members Present: Sen. Howard A. Stephenson, Chair
Sen. Daniel Thatcher
Members Absent: Sen. Jerry Stevenson
Members Excused: Sen. Lyle Hillyard
Sen. Karen Morgan
Sen. Wayne Niederhauser
Staff Present: Allison Nicholson, Policy Analyst
Karen C. Allred, Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Senator Ralph Okerlund
Senator John Valentine
Senator Curtis Bramble
Rick Schwermer, Courts
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Chair Stephenson called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2011 meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
1. S.B. 304 - Preventing Bullying and Hazing in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Sen. Okerlund introduced and explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to pass S.B. 304 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
2. S.B. 274 - Court Budget Amendments
Sen. Valentine introduced and explained the bill.
Mr. Schwermer spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to pass S. B. 274 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. S.B. 319 - Technology Commercialization and Innovation Act
Sen. Bramble introduced and explained the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to pass S.B. 319 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
Chair Stephenson adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
Minutes were reported by Karen C. Allred, Secretary.