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MINUTES OF THE SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS &

POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2011, 2:00 P.M.

ROOM 415 STATE CAPITOL



Members Present:        Sen. Peter C. Knudson, Chair
                Sen. Margaret Dayton
                Sen. Luz Robles
                Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher

Member Excused:        Sen. Scott K. Jenkins

Staff Present:             Rich North, Policy Analyst
                 Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary

Public Speakers Present:    John Curtis, Provo City Mayor
                David Copeland, MHM Services    
                Rich Thorn, President, Associated General Contractors

A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.    

Committee Chair Knudson called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

     MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2011 meeting.

    The motion passed unanimously.
    
1.     SB 149 - Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Department of Health.

     MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to amend SB 149 as follows. The motion passed unanimously.

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    Sen. Liljenquist presented and explained this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to pass SB 149 as amended out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
        
2.     HB 208 - Administrative Services Amendments

     MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to delete in title and body HB 208 and place in lieu thereof

1st Substitute HB 208. The motion passed unanimously.

    Rep. Harper presented and explained this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass 1st Substitute HB 208 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
    
3.     SB 66 - Military Leave for an Elected Official of a Political Subdivision

    Sen. Valentine presented and explained this bill.

    Mayor Curtis spoke in favor of this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to pass SB 66 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

     MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to place SB 66 on the consent calendar. The motion passed unanimously.
        
4.     SB 43 - Local District Fees

     MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to delete in title and body SB 43 and place in lieu thereof 1st Substitute SB 43. The motion passed unanimously.

    Sen. Thatcher asked that this bill be held until Friday's meeting.

5.     SB 135 - Department of Public Safety Duties Amendments

    Sen. Thatcher presented and explained this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Thatcher moved to pass SB 135 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

     MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to place SB 135 on the consent calendar. The motion passed unanimously.
        
6.     SJR 13 - Joint Resolution - Request for Proposals

    Sen. Stephenson presented and explained this bill.

    Mr. Copeland spoke in favor of this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to pass SJR 13 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.


7.     SB 155 - Political Subdivision's Procurement Process for Construction Projects

    Sen. McAdams presented and explained this bill.

    Mr. Thorne spoke in favor of this bill.

     MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass SB 155 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
        
8.     HB 60 - Prohibiting Contributions During Special Session

    Rep. Arent presented and explained this bill.

    MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass HB 60 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

    MOTION: Sen. Dayton moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.

    The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

    Minutes reported by Lorna Wells, Secretary.



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                     Sen. Peter Knudson, Committee Chair