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JANUARY 31, 2011
ROOM 250 STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX
Members Present: Sen. D. Chris Buttars, Chair
Sen. Allen M. Christensen
Sen. Mark B. Madsen
Sen. Stuart C. Reid
Sen. Patricia W. Jones
Sen. Luz Robles
Staff Present: Mark D. Andrews, Policy Analyst
Kathy Helgesen, Committee Secretary
Public Speakers Present: Nick Zullo, Utah Alzheimer's Association
Cory Rushton, West Valley City Council
Ryan Robinson, West Valley City Chief Prosecutor
Maryann Christensen, Secretary, Utah Eagle Forum
Dr. Tom Metcalf, Pediatrician, UHPP/UCAAP
Paul Boyden, Executive Director, Utah State Prosecutors
Libby Mill, Safety Committee, Utah PTA
A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.
Sen. Buttars called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Sen. Reid moved to approve the minutes of January 27, 2011.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Christensen, Sen. Jones, and Sen. Robles absent for the vote.
1. SB0137 - Medicaid Amendments (A. Christensen)
The bill was not considered.
2. HB0217 - Appointment of Director of the Division of Health Care Financing (D. Clark)
Rep. Clark presented the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass H.B. 217 out of committee with a favorable
recommendation.
any other
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Jones and Sen. Robles absent for the vote.
3. SB0048 - Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force (K. Morgan)
Sen. Morgan presented the bill.
Mr. Zullo spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to pass S.B.48 out of committee with a favorable
recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
4. SB0124 - Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle (B. McAdams)
Sen. McAdams presented the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to amend the bill as follows:
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1, Lines 9 through 10
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This bill amends the Utah Criminal Code by making it an infraction to leave a child
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unattended in
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1, Line 16
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leave a child in
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1, Lines 20 through 22
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. provides that this bill does not apply if the person's conduct that constitutes a
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violation of this bill is
punishable as a class B misdemeanor, a class A
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misdemeanor, or a felony.
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2, Lines 34 through 47
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(1) As used in this section:
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(a) "Child" means a person who is younger than nine years old.
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(b)
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(c)
"Motor vehicle" means an automobile, truck, truck tractor, bus, or
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self-propelled vehicle.
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(2) A person who is responsible for a child is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if:
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(a) the person intentionally, recklessly, knowingly, or with criminal negligence
leaves
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the child in
a
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an enclosed compartment of a
motor vehicle;
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(b) the child is not supervised by a person who is at least 12 years old; and
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(c) (i) the conditions present a risk to the child's health or safety;
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(ii) the engine of the motor vehicle is running; or
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(iii) the keys to the motor vehicle are in the passenger compartment of the motor
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vehicle.
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(3) This section does not apply if the person's conduct that constitutes a violation of
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this section is
punishable as a class B misdemeanor, a class A misdemeanor, or a
felony
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subject to a greater penalty under another provision of state law
.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Rushton, and Mr. Robinson spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Madsen moved to amend the bill as follows:
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1, Lines 18 through 19
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. the conditions present a risk to the child's health or safety
, the engine
is running,
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or the keys are in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle
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; and
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2, Lines 42 through 45
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(c)
(i)
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the conditions present a risk to the child's health or
safety
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;
}
.
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(ii) the engine of the motor vehicle is running; or
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(iii) the keys to the motor vehicle are in the passenger compartment of the
motor
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vehicle.
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The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Jones absent for the vote.
Ms. Christensen and Dr. Metcalf spoke to the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Jones moved to pass S.B. 124, as amended, out of committee with a
favorable recommendation.
The motion passed with Sen. Buttars voting in opposition.
4. HB0014 - Catastrophic Mental Health Coverage - Sunset Act (J. Dunnigan)
This bill was not considered.
5. HB0015 - Controlled Substance Database - Licensing Amendments (B. Daw)
Rep. Daw presented the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass H.B. 15 out of committee with a favorable
recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
6. HB0215 - Fatality Review Act Amendments (M. Newbold)
Rep. Newbold presented the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to pass H.B. 215 out of committee with a favorable
recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Madsen absent for the vote.
7. HB0023 - Controlled Substance Modifications (G. Froerer)
Sen. Christensen and Mr. Boyden presented the bill.
Ms. Mill spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to pass H.B. 23 out of committee with a favorable
recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Madsen and Sen. Jones absent for the vote.
MOTION: Sen. Robles moved to adjourn.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
Minutes reported by Kathy Helgesen, Secretary.
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Sen. D. Chris Buttars, Committee Chair