BILL NO.

TITLE/DESCRIPTION

SPONSOR/ COMMITTEE MEMBER

POSITION/RATIONAL

STATUS

HCR10

HOUSING PRESERVATION RESOLUTION; THIS RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES URGES THAT THE PRESERVATION OF FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED, PROJECT-BASED LOW INCOME HOUSING BE MADE A TOP PRIORITY IN THE STATE. THE RESOLUTION URGES THAT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS BE FORMED TO RESOLVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROBLEMS.

LITVACK

RANDY SMITH 

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                                 

HB6

STANDARDS FOR ILLEGAL DRUG LAB DECONTAMINATION; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CODE TO CREATE THE ILLEGAL DRUG MANUFACTURING AND STORAGE SITE DECONTAMINATION ACT. UNDER THIS NEW ACT, THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES WILL OVERSEE THE IDENTIFICATION AND DECONTAMINATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MANUFACTURING SITES. THIS ACT PROVIDES FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHEN A DRUG LAB SITE IS FOUND. THE UTAH SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTROL BOARD WILL HAVE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY TO SET STANDARDS AND LICENSE INSPECTORS AND CONTRACTORS TO DECONTAMINATE SITES. THIS ACT WILL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

TYLER

CURT SINGLETON & ROBERT FARNSWORTH

SUPPORT

SENATE / TO RULES COMMITTEE                   

HOUSE PASSED 3RD READING

1/22/01

HB7

RECODIFICATION & AMENDMENTS OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES STATUTES; THIS ACT MODIFIES SPECIAL DISTRICTS PROVISIONS BY REPEALING, REENACTING, AND REWRITING STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES.

HARPER

DAN SIMONS SR.

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                       

HB11

STATE LOAN COMMISSIONERS & LOAN AUTHORIZATION REPEAL; THIS ACT MODIFIES CODE SECTIONS CREATING & GOVERNING STATE LOAN COMMISSIONERS BY REPEALING OBSOLETE & LAPSED SECTIONS GOVERNING STATE LOAN COMMISSIONERS. THIS ACT REPEALS PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PAID-OFF LOANS.

HOLLIDAY

DROP

LRGCEN

HB14

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING FOR UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSTALLERS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE WATER QUALITY ACT TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIGN, INSTALL, INSPECT, MAINTAIN, OR CONDUCT PERCOLATION TESTS OR SOILS TESTS FOR UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. THIS ACT DIRECTS THE WATER QUALITY BOARD TO MAKE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. A FEE IS IMPOSED ON NEW UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, AND THE UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS CREATED. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

HATCH

MIKE SLOAN & JERRY WILSON

SUPPORT

ENROLLED             

HB17

ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES AMENDMENTS - NATURAL RESOURCES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE WATER AND IRRIGATION CODE. THE ACT AMENDS STATUTORY LANGUAGE TO FACILITATE THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES BY THE STATE ENGINEER.

SIDDOWAY

DROP

S2ND 

HB22

SEX OFFENDER LIFETIME REPORTING AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BY REQUIRING LIFETIME REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF HABITATION BY THOSE SEX OFFENDERS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES AS SPECIFIED IN THE ACT.

BOWMAN

DROP

SSTTPS

HB27

ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES AMENDMENTS - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING ACT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT BY AMENDING STATUTORY LANGUAGE TO FACILITATE THE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE ACT PROVIDES DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS IN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COST OF RULEMAKING PUBLICATIONS.

SIDDOWAY

DROP

S2ND 

HB28

INDEPENDENT ENTITIES ACT; THIS ACT CREATES THE INDEPENDENT ENTITIES CODE, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS. THIS ACT RECODIFIES CERTAIN EXISTING PROVISIONS AND CREATES ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS RELATING TO INDEPENDENT ENTITIES. THIS ACT CREATES AN INDEPENDENT CORPORATION ACT. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

BIGELOW

CHERYL EASTON-OKUBO

SUPPORT

ENROLLED         

HB32

UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES ON UTILITIES - CRAMMING AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO EXCLUDE CITIES, TOWNS, AND COUNTIES AS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES TO A PUBLIC UTILITY ACCOUNT AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

ALLEN

BARBARA OWEN & DARLA LOVE

DROP  

LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH & GENERAL COUNSEL / ENROLLINGSENATE PASSED 3RD READING

1/26/01

HB38

SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTED LEEWAY AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION BY INCREASING THE VALUE OF THE STATE GUARANTEE FOR VOTED AND BOARD LEEWAYS. THE ACT INCREASES THE GUARANTEE FROM .0075 TIMES THE VALUE OF THE PRIOR YEAR=S WEIGHTED PUPIL UNIT TO .008 AND BY .0005 FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR UNTIL THE GUARANTEE IS EQUAL TO .0105 TIMES THE VALUE OF THE PRIOR YEAR=S WEIGHTED PUPIL UNIT. THE ACT TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2001.

GARN

JOHN HARR JR. & CHERYL EASTON-OKUBO

MONITOR

ENROLLED                                                                                                           

HB43

REPEAL OF TERM LIMITS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE ELECTION CODE BY REPEALING UTAH’S TERM LIMITS LAW.

URE

DARLA LOVE & ROBERT FARNSWORTH

SUPPORT

SENATE 2ND READING                         

HB52

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY ACT BY AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FILING OF REPORTS, ACCESS TO RECORDS, AND THE DETERMINATION OF BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY. THE ACT REQUIRES THAT EMPLOYERS WITH OVER 250 EMPLOYEES FILE QUARTERLY WAGE DATA ON MAGNETIC MEDIA OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE ACT CORRECTS A REFERENCE TO LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES & INTEREST. THE ACT MAKES VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES RECORDS GATHERED FROM EMPLOYERS. THE ACT CLARIFIES THAT THE DETERMINATION OF BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY IS SOLELY AN AGENCY FUNCTION.

SIDDOWAY

DROP  

H3RDHB

HB53

OLD IRON TOWN STATE PARK; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO PARKS & RECREATION TO INCORPORATE OLD IRON TOWN INTO THE STATE PARK SYSTEM. THIS ACT APPROPRIATES $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 ONLY, TO THE DIVISION OF PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OLD IRON TOWN. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

BOWMAN

DROP

HOUSE SUBSTITUTED BILL

HB59

WORKERS= COMPENSATION FUND; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INSURANCE CODE BY AMENDING WHEN A WORKERS= COMPENSATION FUND SUBSIDIARY MAY OFFER INSURANCE COVERAGE. THIS ACT ALSO EXEMPTS THE WORKERS= COMPENSATION FUND FROM THE OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS PROVISIONS.

GARN

DROP  

SSTBLE

HB62

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE BUILDINGS; THIS ACT MODIFIES CODE SECTIONS GOVERNING PROCESSES FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF STATE FACILITIES. THIS ACT INCREASES THE FUNDING REQUIRED TO BE SET ASIDE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM .9% TO 2% OF THE REPLACEMENT COST OF EXISTING STATE FACILITIES.

ADAIR

DROP  

H3RDHB

HB71

APPROPRIATION FOR LAND USE PLANNING; THIS ACT APPROPRIATES $500.000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET FOR DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING LAND USE PLANS AND TO SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS ON LAND PLANNING.

URQUHART

JUDIE HANCOCK & MIKE GABEL

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                                              

HB79

PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY TECHNICAL REVISIONS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH CODE TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PROVISIONS RELATING TO A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY OR IMPAIRMENT. THIS ACT ALSO MAKES OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES.

MCCARTNEY

DROP

HSUB

HB86

GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND TAX SYSTEM TASK FORCE; THIS ACT CREATES THE GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND TAX SYSTEM TASK FORCE. THIS ACT PROVIDES FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE, TASK FORCE CHAIRS, COMPENSATION OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS, TASK FORCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, THE TASK FORCE MEETING SCHEDULE, TASK FORCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND STAFF SUPPORT. THE ACT REQUIRES THE TASK FORCE TO FOLLOW INTERIM RULES. THE ACT APPROPRIATES A TOTAL OF $114,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 TO THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND GENERAL COUNSEL TO FUND THE TWO-YEAR TASK FORCE. THIS ACT IS REPEALED NOVEMBER 30, 2003.

BENNION

JOHN HARR JR. & MAC BRUBAKER

MONITOR

ENROLLED

HB96

MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT AMENDMENT; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACT. THE ACT MODIFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF EACH LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF MOBILE HOME PARK SPACE. THE ACT ALLOWS THAT CONTROVERSIES ARISING BETWEEN MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER AND RESIDENT SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF BEING SUBMITTED TO MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION, AND GIVES THE RESIDENT THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THAT THE MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION BE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN. THE ACT REGULATES THE DATE UPON WHICH A LATE FEE FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT MAY BE ASSESSED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE. THE ACT REQUIRES THAT SPACE OR FACILITIES IN A MOBILE HOME PARK RESERVED FOR RENTER-SPECIFIC USE MAY NOT BE CHANGED BY THE MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER FOR ALTERNATIVE USE WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE MAJORITY OR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE PARK. THE ACT EXPANDS THE AUTHORITIES OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN TO INCLUDE THE POWER TO MEDIATE OR CONDUCT OR ARRANGE ARBITRATION FOR DISPUTES BETWEEN A MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER AND A RESIDENT. THE ACT APPROPRIATES $5,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN TO ASSIST IN THE PROCESS OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION BETWEEN A MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER AND A RESIDENT. THE ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

HARPER

MIKE SLOAN

OPPOSE

SENT TO INTERIM                                                

HB114

MORTGAGE PRACTICES ACT AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MORTGAGE LENDING AND SERVICING ACT TO EXEMPT PERSONS WHO ARE REGISTERED UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE PRACTICES ACT FROM CERTAIN NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.

ADAIR

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                                         

HB121

MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL TRUST LANDS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS BY REQUIRING THE SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ALLOWING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSULT AND COLLABORATE WITH THE SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION ON STRATEGIES TO PROTECT CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT AND THE MANAGEMENT OR DEVELOPMENT OF TRUST LANDS WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO STATE PARKS.

STYLER

JAREN DAVIS & MIKE GABEL

OPPOSE

DEAD                                                                

HB123

RENTAL APPLICATION FEES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE REAL ESTATE CODE TO ALLOW A LANDLORD TO CHARGE A FEE IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR RENTAL. THE ACT SETS CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE FEE AND PROVIDES FOR A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.

CURTIS

DROP  

HOUSE BUSINESS, LABOR, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

HB127

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR NET CAPITAL GAIN; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX ACT TO ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL A DEDUCTION FROM FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR A PORTION OF INCOME DERIVED FROM NET CAPITAL GAIN, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES. THIS ACT HAS RETROSPECTIVE OPERATION FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001.

FERRIN

SUPPORT

SENATE PASSED 3^RD READING                  

HOUSE PASSED 3RD READING 2/13/01

HB129

MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LAND USE CHANGES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO COUNTIES TO REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL ENTITIES TO COMPLY WITH MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCES. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

THOMPSON

JUDIE HANCOCK & CHERYL EASTON-OKUBO

DROP

HOUSE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS STANDING COMMITTEE

HB151

OLENE WALKER HOUSING TRUST FUND AMENDMENT; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OLENE WALKER HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. THE ACT MODIFIES THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD. THE ACT PROVIDES THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS FROM THE FUND. THE ACT DESIGNATES THE DIRECTOR AS A NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

BENNION

STEFANIE TUGAW & DARLA LOVE

MONITOR

ENROLLED                                                      

HB152

STUDY ON PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY; THIS ACT REQUIRES THE UTAH TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY DURING THE 2001 INTERIM METHODS TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF TO ELDERLY PERSONS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN OF PAYING PROPERTY TAXES.

BECK

TERI JERMAN & KEVIN CALL

MONITOR

SENATE RULES STANDING COMMITTEE

HOUSE PASSED 3RD READING 2/19/01

HB155

ANNEXATION AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS OF THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ANNEXATIONS. THE ACT ESTABLISHES AN ANNEXATION PROCEDURE FOR COUNTIES OF THE SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH CLASSES THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THAT FOR COUNTIES OF THE FIRST CLASS. THE ACT REQUIRES MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN COUNTIES OF THE SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH CLASSES TO ADOPT AN ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN BEFORE FUTURE ANNEXATIONS AFTER A CERTAIN DATE MAY OCCUR. THE ACT ELIMINATES THE FEASIBILITY STUDY REQUIREMENT FOR ANNEXATIONS OF AREAS IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH CLASSES. THE ACT ALLOWS AN OWNER OF PUBLIC PROPERTY TO FILE AN ANNEXATION PETITION. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

DILLREE

CHRIS SLOAN & MIKE SLOAN

MONITOR

ENROLLED

HB166

SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS BY INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF A PUBLIC AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETAINING A WATER RIGHT.

HATCH

MIKE GABEL & MIKE SLOAN             

MONITOR

HOUSE RULES STANDING COMMITTEE

HB179

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS ACT;

THIS ACT MODIFIES LABOR LAW AND ELECTION LAW TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO LABOR ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATION IN CAMPAIGNING AND ELECTIONS. THIS ACT REQUIRES LABOR ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE FUND FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES AND ESTABLISHES REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FUND. THIS ACT ESTABLISHES CRIMINAL PENALTIES. THIS ACT PROHIBITS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FROM AUTHORIZING PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS TO LABOR ORGANIZATION’S POLITICAL FUND OR PAC. THIS ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

BENNION

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                  

HB182

USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN VEHICLES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE TO PROHIBIT, WITH EXCEPTIONS, THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE. THIS ACT PROVIDES PENALTIES.

HOLDAWAY

OPPOSE

DEAD                                      

HB189

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE STATE; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE REAL ESTATE CODE TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION OF LAND IN THE STATE FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN ENUMERATED PURPOSES WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE LEGISLATURE.

JOHNSON

JUDIE HANCOCK & RANDY SMITH

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                         

HB203

INDEPENDENT ENTITIES EXEMPTIONS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INSURANCE CODE AND THE UTAH STATE RETIREMENT ACT BY PROVIDING STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS FOR THE WORKERS= COMPENSATION FUND AND THE RETIREMENT BOARD FROM OPEN AND PUBLIC MEETINGS PROVISIONS. THIS ACT ALSO EXEMPTS THE RETIREMENTS BOARD FROM THE GOVERNMENT RECORDS ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT ACT.

BIGELOW

CURT SINGLETON

MONITOR

HOUSE RULES STANDING COMMITTEE

HB204

OLENE WALKER HOUSING TRUST FUND APPROPRIATION; THIS ACT APPROPRIATES $4,500,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE OLENE WALKER HOUSING TRUST FUND. THE ACT SPECIFIES THAT $2,500,000 OF THE APPROPRIATION IS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-01 ONLY. THE ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

HARPER

MIKE SLOAN & DARLA LOVE

SUPPORT

ENROLLED

HB205

EMPLOYERS= REINSURANCE FUND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE REVENUE AND TAX CODE TO REINSTATE THE EMPLOYERS= REINSURANCE FUND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BEGINNING IN THE 2001 CALENDAR YEAR.

ADAIR

DROP

SSTBLE

HB214

CORRIDOR PRESERVATION FUNDING DISTRIBUTION; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE TRANSPORTATION CODE BY RESTRICTING THE AMOUNT OF TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PRESERVATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND MONIES THAT MAY BE USED FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN HARDSHIP CASES.

HOGUE

DROP

HSUB 

HB244

MODIFYING THE ELECTRIC DEREGULATION AND CUSTOMER CHOICE TASK FORCE; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ELECTRIC DEREGULATION AND CUSTOMER CHOICE TASK FORCE. THE ACT MODIFIES THE NAME AND DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE. THE ACT MODIFIES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TASK FORCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

HATCH

RICHARD FORSYTH & SAM WILSON

DROP

HOUSE 3RD READING CALENDAR FOR HOUSE BILLS            

HB247

REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING JUDGEMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE REGISTRY OF JUDGMENTS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST ONE PIECE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BE PROVIDED ON THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR WHEN RECORDING A JUDGMENT.

DAYTON

JUDIE HANCOCK & RANDY SMITH

SUPPORT

ENROLLED

HB249

PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRICTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRICT ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRICTS TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN. THE ACT EXPANDS THE WAYS BY WHICH PUBLIC TRANSIT DISTRICTS MAY ACQUIRE PROPERTY.

DILLREE

OPPOSE

DEAD        

HB270

ANNEXATION LAW AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS OF THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO CERTAIN REQUIRED ANNEXATIONS FOR CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS. THE ACT MODIFIES THE CRITERIA THAT GOVERN WHEN A MUNICIPALITY MAY INITIATE AN ANNEXATION WITHOUT A PROPERTY OWNER PETITION. THE ACT PROHIBITS PROTESTS TO ANNEXATIONS THAT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

SWALLOW

RANDY SMITH & RICHARD FORSYTH

MONITOR

HOUSE RULES                                   

HB271

APPRAISALS AND APPRAISERS AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT AND THE PROPERTY TAX ACT. THE ACT AMENDS SECTIONS RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF APPRAISERS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL GUIDELINES. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO APPRAISAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROPERTY TAX ACT TO REFLECT CHANGES MADE IN APPRAISER TERMINOLOGY.

ADAIR

DARLA LOVE & BUTCH DAILEY

MONITOR

ENROLLED         

HB277

STUDY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES; THIS ACT REQUIRES THE UTAH TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY CERTAIN PROPERTY THAT IS EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UTAH CONSTITUTION, AND PRESCRIBES THE SCOPE OF THE STUDY. THE ACT DIRECTS THE UTAH TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE REVENUE AND TAXATION INTERIM COMMITTEE. THIS ACT HAS AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS ACT IS REPEALED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001.

URE

JOHN HARR JR. & JUDIE HANCOCK

DROP

HOUSE FILE FOR DEFEATED BILLS 2/20/01    

HB278

PROPERTY TAX INCREASE - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PROPERTY TAX ACT, THE STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THE COUNTY CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY NOT PASS LEGISLATION INCREASING CERTIAN PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR EDUCATION OR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSING OR COLLECTING UNLESS THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ANALYST FIRST PUBLISHES NOTICE OF THE INCREASES ON OR BEFORE THE 37TH DAY OF A GENERAL SESSION. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

WAY

DAN SIMONS SR. & KEVIN CALL

DROP OFF REPORT

SUPPORT

HOUSE REVENUE & TAXATION STANDING COMMITTEE

HB303

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CONDEMNATION RIGHTS REVISED; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE JUDICIAL CODE BY ALLOWING AN AWARD OF ATTORNEY’S FEES IN CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN CASES.

URE

ED TUGAW & JAREN DAVIS

DROP OFF REPORT

SUPPORT IF THE PERCENT IS CHANGED TO 90%

HOUSE RULES                                   

HB313

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PROPERTY TAX ACT TO ADDRESS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, ABATEMENTS, AND OTHER TAX RELIEF. THIS ACT GIVES TO THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHO PERFORMS FUNCTIONS GIVEN TO THE COUNTY. THIS ACT ADDRESSES EXTENSIONS OF FILING DEADLINES. THIS ACT ADDRESSES TAX RELIEF CLAIMED FOR DISABLED VETERANS OR RELATED PERSONS, TAX RELIEF CLAIMED BY BLIND PERSONS OR RELATED PERSONS, AND TAX RELIEF FOR INDIGENT PERSONS. THIS ACT CLARIFIES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIFFERENT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF. THIS ACT ADDRESSES THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR THE HOMEOWNER’S CREDIT.

TYLER

TERI JERMAN & ROBERT FARNSWORTH

SUPPORT

ENROLLED

HB325

OWNER BUILDER SELLING HOME; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES LICENSING ACT TO ALLOW SOLE OWNERS OF PROPERTY TO BUILD NO MORE THAN TWO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR NONCOMMERCIAL, NONPUBLIC USE PER TWO YEARS.

BENNION

BUTCH DAILEY & DON ANDERSEN

DROP

HOUSE SUBSTITUTED BILL

HOUSE/MOTION TO RECONSIDER PASSED.

HOUSE FILE FOR DEFEATED BILLS 2/20/01  

HB335

MECHANICS’ LIENS AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MECHANICS’ LIEN ACT. THE ACT PROVIDES FOR THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF RELEASE OF LIEN AND SUBSTITUTION OF A SURETY BOND IN ORDER TO RELEASE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY A MECHANICS’ LIEN. THE ACT PROHIBITS THE VARIANCE BY AGREEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MECHANICS’ LIEN ACT.

GARN

TERI JERMAN, CURT SINGLETON & DAN SIMONS SR.

 SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                     

HB354

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PROPERTY TAX ACT BY ALLOWING A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR A TAX ABATEMENT FOR INDIGENT PERSONS. THE ACT REQUIRES A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO GRANT REFUNDS OF THE ABATEMENT FOR INDIGENT PERSONS, THE HOMEOWNER’S CREIDT, THE VALUATION ABATEMENT, OR THE RENTER’S CREDITE. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

WINN

MAC BRUBAKER & BARBARA OWEN

SUPPORT

ENROLLED  

HB379

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FINE AUTHORIZATION; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP ACT. THE ACT GRANTS FINE AUTHORITY TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION’S RULES AND REGULATIONS WHERE AUTHORIZED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OR BYLAWS. THE ACT SETS LIMITS ON THE FINES AND PROVIDES FOR INTEREST AND LATE FEES. THE ACT PROVIDES FOR INFORMAL HEARINGS AND THE INITIATION OF A CIVIL ACTION TO CONTEST A FINE. THE ACT CREATES A LIEN FOR UNPAID FINES.

BUFFMIRE

DARLA LOVE & PATTI FLORENCE

OPPOSE

ENROLLED

HB386

UTAH HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING THE UTAH HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY’S STATUS AS A PUBLIC CORPORATION. THIS ACT AMENDS THE CORPORATION’S EXEMPTIONS FROM THE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN ACTS. THIS ACT AMENDS AUDIT, IMMUNITY, AND CONTRACTING PROVISIONS FOR THE CORPORATION. THIS ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THIS CODE. THIS ACT REPEALS AUTHORIZATION FOR STATE GRANTS TO THE AGENCY. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

BIGELOW

STEFANIE TUGAW & RICHARD FORSYTH

DROP

SENATE COMM - FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION

HOUSE PASSED 3RD READING 2/19/01

SB23

SPECIAL DISTRICT AND LOCAL DISTRICT AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND LIMITED PURPOSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO REWRITE AND STANDARDIZE ANNEXATION, WITHDRAWAL, AND DISSOLUTION PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIED SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND FOR LOCAL DISTRICTS. THE ACT REPEALS INCONSISTENT AND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

GLADWELL

DROP  

SSTSLA

SB24

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX - ADDITIONS TO FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX ACT BY AMENDING AN ADDITION TO FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR CERTAIN LUMP SUM DISTRIBUTIONS, REQUIRING AN ADDITION TO FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF A CHILD=S INCOME, AND MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES. THIS ACT HAS RETROSPECTIVE OPERATION FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001.

VALENTINE

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HSTREV

SB30

FILING EMPLOYEE TAX INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX ACT TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS WHO FILE FORM W-2 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT TO ALSO FILE FORM W-2 IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT WITH THE STATE TAX COMMISSION.

STEELE

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S3RD

SB36

INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX - BRACKET ADJUSTMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX ACT BY REPEALING OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, REQUIRING THE STATE TAX COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS AND AMOUNTS OF TAX, AND MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES. THIS ACT HAS RETROSPECTIVE OPERATION FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001.

VALENTINE

SUPPORT

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SB39

PERMISSIVE USE OF COUNTY AND CITY MONEYS; THIS ACT MODIFIES COUNTY AND CITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATION OF COUNTY OR CITY FUNDS. THE ACT AUTHORIZES COUNTIES AND CITIES TO APPROPRIATE MONEY TO PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THAT BENEFIT COUNTY OR CITY RESIDENTS. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

BUTTARS

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SSTSLA

SB42

EQUITY IN PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE INSURANCE CODE TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES THAT COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO COVER FDA-APPROVED PRESCRIPTION CONTRACEPTIVE ARTICLES AND RELATED OUTPATIENT SERVICES. THIS ACT CREATES AN EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

JULANDER

KEVIN CALL

OPPOSE

DEAD                                                                       

SB43

MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT. THE ACT PROHIBITS A MOBILE PARK OWNER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST A RESIDENT AFTER THE RESIDENT HAS ORGANIZED OR BECOME A MEMBER OF A RESIDENTS’ UNION, ASSOCIATION, OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATION.

PETERSON

DARLA LOVE & ROBERT FARNSWORTH

OPPOSE

DEAD                                                             

SB51

WATER RIGHT TRANSFER AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE WATER AND IRRIGATION CODE TO ALLOW AN OWNER OF SHARES OF STOCK IN A MUTUAL WATER CORPORATION TO APPLY FOR A CHANGE IN THE POINT OF DIVERSION, PLACE OF USE, OR PURPOSE OF USE OF THE WATER REPRESENTED BY THE SHARES OF STOCK.

BLACKHAM

RANDY SMITH & GLENN MCKAY

MONITOR

SENATE ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES, & AGRICULTURE STANDING COMMITTEE

SB53

TRUST DEED LAW AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRUST DEEDS. THE ACT ALTERS THE QUALIFICATIONS AND OUTLINES THE DUTIES FOR TRUSTEES OF TRUST DEEDS. THE ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES. THE ACT ALTERS THE TRUSTEE’S REQUIREMENTS WHEN FILING A NOTICE OF DEFAULT. THE ACT ALTERS PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TRUST PROPERTY AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. THE ACT MODIFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF TRUST PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION. THE ACT AMENDS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRUSTEES’S COURSE OF ACTION ONCE A DEFAULT UNDER A TRUST DEED IS CURED. THE ACT DESIGNATES THE DETERMINATIVE VALUE FOR TRUST PROPERTY. THE ACT ESTABLISHES THE EFFECT OF AN ERRONEOUSLY RECORDED RECONVEYANCE OF A TRUST DEED. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

WADDOUPS

CHERYL EASTON-OKUBO & TOM MORGAN

 SUPPORT

ENROLLED

SB62

OPTIONAL COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS ACT; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO COUNTIES TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO INCREASE RECORDER FEES TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

HALE

OPPOSE

SENATE RULES STANDING COMMITTEE

SB63

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SECONDARY RESIDENCES; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PROPERTY TAX ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF A PORTION OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A SECONDARY RESIDENCE. THIS ACT DEFINES “SECONDARY RESIDENCE” AND INCLUDES IN THE DEFINITION A LIMIT THAT THE SECONDARY RESIDENCE MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO A SEWER OR WATER SYSTEM OPERATED BY CERTAIN LOCAL ENTITIES OR BE RENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON DURING A CALENDAR YEAR. THE ACT REQUIRES AN OWNER OF A SECONDARY RESIDENCE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, AND MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

MAYNE

TERI JERMAN & JOHN HARR JR.

OPPOSE

HOUSE RULES                                     

SB70

LIMITING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAX INCREMENT FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES SPECIAL DISTRICTS PROVISIONS RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS TO CHOOSE NOT TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE TAXING AGENCY COMMITTEE AND THUS NOT TO HAVE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PORTION OR TAX INCREMENT GO TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THIS ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

STEPHENSON

JOHN HARR JR. & MAC BRUBAKER

DROP

SENATE HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

SB76

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE PROPERTY TAX ACT TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR APPEALING THE VALUATION OR EQUALIZATION OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSED BY A COUNTY IF THERE IS A MATERIAL VARIANCE IN REAL PROPERTY VALUATION. THE ACT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

BRAMBLE

MIKE METZGER

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                  

SB77

MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT. THE ACT MODIFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF EACH LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE RENTAL OF MOBILE HOME PARK SPACE. THE ACT ALLOWS THAT CONTROVERSIES RELATED TO INTERPRETATION OR CHANGES IN RULES ARISING BETWEEN MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER AND RESIDENT SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF BEING SUBMITTED TO MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION. THE ACT REGULATES THE DATE UPON WHICH A LATE FEE FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT MAY BE ASSESSED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE. THE ACT REQUIRES THAT SPACE OR FACILITIES IN A MOBILE HOME PARK RESERVED FOR RENTER-SPECIFIC USE MAY NOT BE CHANGED BY THE MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER FOR ALTERNATIVE USE WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS WITHIN THE PARK.

MAYNE

MIKE GABLE & MIKE METZGER

OPPOSE

SENATE RULES

SB80

COUNTY STATUTES REVISION; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO COUNTIES. THE ACT PROHIBITS SEPARATE OWNERSHIP OR CONVEYANCE OF COMMON AREA ON A RECORDED PLAT, CONTAINS PROVISIONS FOR HOW A COMMON AREA IS TO BE TREATED FOR ASSESSMENT PURPOSES AND FOR PURPOSES OF INSTRUMENTS DESCRIBING A PARCEL ON THE PLAT. THE ACT MODIFIES COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS INCLUDING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT POWER PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONAL USE AND OTHER APPEAL PROVISIONS. THE ACT DIRECTS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO DEFINE HOW THEIR POWER TO CONSENT OF APPOINTMENTS TAKES PLACE AND AUTHORIZES THE DELEGATION OF THAT POWER TO THE EXECUTIVE. THE ACT MODIFIES COUNTY BUDGET PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER. THE ACT MODIFIES COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY RECORDER PROVISIONS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS. THE ACT MODIFIES COUNTY SURVEYOR PROVISIONS AND REQUIRES ALL SURVWY WORK TO BE DONE BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR AND DISTINGUISHES THOSE SURVEYOR FUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR. THE ACT SHIFTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROVING PLATS IN THE COUNTY FROM THE LEGISLATIVE BODY TO THE EXECUTIVE. THE ACT MODIFIES COUNTY CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL PROVISIONS, ALLOWS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL, MODIFIES THE AUTHORITY OF THE CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO APPEALS OF PERSONNEL MATTER, CONTAINS PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT REVIEW OF A CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL DECISION, AND ALLOWS THE APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES TO HEAR APPEALS REFERRED BY THE CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL. THE ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND MAKES THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR A MERIT POSITION. THE ACT MODIFIES THE PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING AN ALTERNATE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, MODIFIES THE MAKEUP OF THE APPOINTMENT COUNCIL, ELIMINATES SOME ALTERNATE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, REQUIRES AN OPTIONAL PLAN TO BE PREPARED BY A STUDY COMMITTEE BEFORE BEING PRESENTED TO VOTERS, AND REPLACES THE COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WITH RESPECT TO A REVIEW OF THE OPTIONAL PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. THE ACT AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY TO EXERCISE LIMITED DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OVER OTHER COUNTY ELECTED OFFICERS AND MODIFIES EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS. THE ACT MODIFIES THE PROCEDURE FOR ELECTING A COUNTY OR DISTRICT ATTORNEY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND ELIMINATES A REQUIREMENT FOR WATER RIGHT DEEDS TO BE TRANSMITTED BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO THE STATE ENGINEER. THE ACT IMPOSES A ONE-YEAR LIMIT ON ACTIONS AGAINST A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY OR COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR DECISIONS THEY MAKE. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES.

GLADWELL

GLENN MCKAY & RANDY SMITH

SUPPORT

ENROLLED         

SB81

PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE; THE ACT MODIFIES THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CODE, THE COUNTY LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT ACT, THE LABOR CODE REGARDING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING, AND THE WATER AND IRRIGATION CODE REGARDING DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS. THE ACT PROHIBITS THE PLACEMENT OF HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE OR GREATER THAN CLASS C RADIOACTIVE WASTE WITHIN THE EXTERIOR BORDERS OF THE STATE, AND PROHIBITS GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR BUSINESSES FROM PROVIDING SERVICES TO FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE WASTE IN THE STATE. HOWEVER, SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZE SUCH PLACEMENT, THE ACT REQUIRES MANDATORY PLANNING BY THE SITE COUNTY, INCLUDING A PUBLIC HEARING. THE ACT PROVIDES THAT AN ENTITY MAY NOT APPLY FOR A STATE LICENSE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, TRANSFER, OR STORAGE OF HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE OR GREATER THAN CLASS C RADIOACTIVE WASTE UNTIL A FINAL COURT RULING IS GIVEN REGARDING THE STATE PROVISIONS. THE ACT ALSO PROHIBITS A COUNTY FROM PROVIDING MUNICIPAL-TYPE SERVICES TO A SITE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR A FACILITY, ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES, OR CREATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES UNTIL A LICENSE IS AUTHORIZED. THE ACT PROVIDES THAT PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS ACTING IN VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES. THE ACT REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF UNFUNDED POTENTIAL LIABILITY REGARDING A RELEASE OF THE WASTE FROM A FACILITY. SHOULD A FACILITY GAIN A LICENSE, THE ACT IMPOSESON ANY ORGANIZATION PROVIDING MUNICIPAL-TYPE SERVICES A TRANSACTION FEE OF 75% OF THE VALUE OF A CONTRACT. THIS FEE IS TO BE APPLIED TO THE UNFUNDED POTENTIAL LIABILITY AND IS TO BE DEPOSITED IN A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT CREATED BY THIS ACT. IN ADDITION, THE LICENSE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT IN THIS ACCOUNT NOT LESS THAN 75% OF THE DETERMINED UNFUNDED POTENTIAL LIABLITY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE FOR THE FACILITY. THE LICENSEE IS ALSO REQUIRED TO PAY AN ANNUAL FEE OF THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TO BE PAID FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER OF CASKS OF NUCLEAR WASTE BROUGHT INTO THE STATE. THIS FEE IS ALSO TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE ACCOUNT. THE FEE DOES NOT EXEMPT THE LICENSEE FROM PAYMENTS FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, ALSO. THE ACT ALSO REQUIRES THE LICENSEE TO TEST EMPLOYEES FOR DRUG AND ALCHOL, TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. THE ACT ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE STATE ENGINEER TO FILE AN ACTION IN COURT TO DETERMINE WATER RIGHTS FOR ANY AREA WITHIN THE STATE’S EXPERIOR BOUNDARIES REGARDING WHICH ANY ENTITY IS ACTIVELY SEEKING A LICENSE FOR A NUCLEAR WASTE FACILITY. THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT UPON APPROVAL.

SPENCER

SUPPORT

ENROLLED

SB107

PURPOSES OF TRANSIENT ROOM TAX; THIS ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ROOM TAX TO EXPAND THE COUNTIES THAT MAY USE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF RECREATION, TOURISM, OR CONVENTIONS.

BLACKHAM

DROP

SSTBLE

SB123

ASSOCIATIONS OF GOVERNMENTS APPROPRIATION; THIS ACT APPROPRIATES $300,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN EQUAL AMOUNTS TO EACH OF THE SEVEN ASSOCIATIONS OF GOVERNMENTS. THE ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2001.

DMITRICH

DROP

SSTRUL

SB130

R.S. 2477 AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE TRANSPORTATION CODE BY PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN AGREEMENTS THAT MAY BE ENTERED INTO REGARDING R.S. 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

HICKMAN

DAN SIMONS SR. & ED TUGAW

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                                             

SB139

NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH REVISED NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT. THE ACT MAKES VARIOUS TECHNICAL CHANGES. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO BALLOTS. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO VOTING ON DIRECTORS. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS. THE ACT ADDS A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.

HILLYARD

CURT SINGLETON & DARLA LOVE

DROP

SENATE 2ND READING CALENDAR                                     

SB158

MANUFACTURED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT EQUAL TREATMENT; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO COUNTIES TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO TREAT DEVELOPMENTS THAT INCLUDE MANUFACTURED HOMES THE SAME AS DEVELOPMENTS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE MANUFACTURED HOMES. THE ACT PROHIBITS MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES FROM REJECTING DEVELOPMENT PLANS SOLELY BECAUSE THEY INCLUDE MANUFACTURED HOMES.

BUTTARS

RICHARD FORSYTH & JAREN DAVIS

SUPPORT

ENROLLED

SB166

MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY AMENDMENTS; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENCY ACT, THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, AND THE GOVERNMENT RECORDS ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT ACT. THE ACT PROVIDES SPECIFIC CRITERIA BY WHICH THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION MAY DISCLOSE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE LIENHOLDER OR MOBILE HOME OWNER OF AN ABANDONED MOBILE HOME TO THE OWNER OF A MOBILE HOME PARK. THE ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO CHANGES IN SERVICE CHARGES TO RESIDENTS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS. THE ACT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SALE OF MOBILE HOMES. THE ACT MODIFIES THE CAUSE REQUIRED AND PREREQUISITE PROCEDURE FOR A MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER TO COMMENCE EVICTION PROCEEDINGS. THE ACT EXPANDS PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE RULES OF PARKS. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATED TO A RESIDENT’S PAYMENT OF RENT, FEES, AND SERVICE CHARGES AFTER RECEIPT OF A NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE PARK. THE ACT AMENDS PROVISIONS RELATED TO LIENHOLDER AND OWNER OF A MOBILE HOME’S RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AFTER RECEIPT OF A NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OR ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OR RESTITUTION. THE ACT DEFINES ABANDONMENT OF A MOBILE HOME SPACE OR MOBILE HOME, AND DESIGNATES PARK PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF ABANDONMENT. THE ACT AMENDS THE PROCEDURE AFTER AN EVICTION JUDGMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED BY A COURT. THE ACT ALLOWS MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS TO FORM ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTLINES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE ASSOCIATIONS. THE ACT ALSO MAKES TECHNICAL REVISIONS. THIS ACT PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

EASTMAN

STEFANIE TUGAW & CURT SINGLETON

SUPPORT

ENROLLED                         

SB170

UTAH REVISED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT; THIS ACT MODIFIES THE UTAH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT BY REPEALING THE CURRENT ACT AND REPLACING IT WITH THE UTAH REVISED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT. THE ACT PROVIDES FOR DEFINITIONS AND AUTHORIZES THE FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES WITHIN THE STATE. THE ACT SETS FORTH THE STRUCTURE, CHARACTERISTICS, AND POWERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES. THE ACT SETS FORTH THE FILING REQUIREMENTS WITH THE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS AND COMMERCIAL CODE. THE ACT PROVIDES FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS ON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES. THE ACT OUTLINES THE PROCESS FOR FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. THE ACT PROVIDES FOR OPERATING AGREEMENTS AND SETS FORTH THE STANDARDS FOR THE ADOPTION OF OPERATING AGREEMENTS. THE ACT GRANTS LIMITED LIABILITY TO MEMBERS AND MANAGERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND DEFINES THE EXCEPTIONS TO LIMITED LIABILITY. THE ACT SETS FORTH THE STANDARDS REQUIRED OF MEMBERS