Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker

Bill UPEA’s Bill Short Title Bill Sponsor Bill Status Number Position Environmental Health Scientists Act Amendments This bill defines terms; clarifies the qualifications for licensure for an environmental health scientist Sen. Allen S.B. 15 In Process Tracking and an environmental health scientist-in-training; extends the sunset date for the Environmental Christensen Health Scientist Act; and makes technical changes. Public Safety Fee Revisions This bill increases certain fees for services provided by the Driver License Division; Sen. Daniel S.B. 16 In Process Tracking increases certain fees for services provided by the Criminal Investigation and Technical Services Thatcher Division; and increases fees for background checks when purchasing a firearm. Election Law Modifications This bill modifies the provisions of a notice of election to conform with existing law; modifies a deadline relating to the voter information pamphlet; requires a registered political party to notify Sen. Wayne S.B. 17 In Process Tracking the lieutenant governor of the dates of the party's political conventions and changes in those dates; Harper modifies the director of elections' rulemaking authority; modifies the declaration of candidacy for a write-in candidate; and makes technical changes. Subcommittee on Oversight Duties This bill provides that the Subcommittee on Oversight shall conduct a performance review of the S.B. 18 Sen. Gene Davis In Process Tracking legislative general counsel alongside the legislative office directors; and clarifies the yearly schedule for performance of the Subcommittee on Oversight's duties. Public Safety and Firefighter Retirement Death Benefit Amendments This bill amends the death benefits payable to a member of Division B in the Public Sen. Karen S.B. 21 In Process Tracking Safety Noncontributory Retirement Act; amends the death benefits payable to a member of the Mayne Firefighters' Retirement Act; and makes technical changes. Government Operations Committee Amendments Sen. Wayne S.B. 23 This bill modifies requirements related to reports given to the Government Operations Interim In Process Tracking Harper Committee and repeals, or modifies provisions regarding, certain boards and commissions. Campaign Finance Amendments Sen. Wayne S.B. 26 In Process Tracking This bill modifies provisions of the Election Code relating to contributions and financial statements. Harper 1 801-264-8732 | Public Employees’ Association | www.upea.net

Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Local Government and Limited Purpose Entity Registry Sen. Deidre S.B. 28 In Process Tracking This bill provides for the creation of a registry of local government and limited purpose entities. Henderson County Listing of Local Government and Limited Purpose Entities Sen. Deidre S.B. 29 This bill defines terms; and requires each county to publish certain information on the county's In Process Tracking Henderson website regarding each local government entity and limited purpose entity within the county. Local Option Sales and Use Tax Distribution Formula Amendments Sen. Howard S.B. 36 This bill amends definitions; repeals and amends provisions relating to the distribution of sales and In Process Tracking Stephenson use tax revenue for certain fiscal years; and makes technical and conforming changes. Sales and Use Tax Exemption Amendments Sen. Howard S.B. 37 This bill removes the requirement that a product purchased for resale be resold within the state to In Process Tracking Stephenson qualify for a sales and use tax exemption. Local Elected Officer Amendments This bill defines terms; establishes a process to remove a county elected officer from office for mental incapacity; provides that the provisions of this bill apply only to a county, with at least five members on the county legislative body, that opts into the provisions of this bill; requires a county to determine whether the county elected officer has the mental capacity to fulfill the essential functions of the applicable office, with or without reasonable accommodations; establishes a process for: a voluntary mental capacity evaluation; or if the county elected officer refuses to Sen. Daniel S.B. 38 undergo a voluntary mental capacity evaluation, a court order to undergo the evaluation; provides In Process Tracking Thatcher certain exceptions to the Open and Public Meetings Act; permits the county legislative body to remove a county elected officer from office if the qualified medical professional who conducts the mental capacity evaluation determines that the county elected officer lacks the mental capacity to fulfill the essential functions of the applicable office, with or without reasonable accommodations; requires the county legislative body to provide reasonable accommodations under certain circumstances; and provides for the award of court costs, attorney fees, and sanctions under certain circumstances. Public Safety Peer Counseling Provisions H.B. 13 Rep. In Process Tracking This bill creates provisions for peer support and counseling services within public safety agencies. H.B. 16 Candidate Replacement Amendments Rep. Patrice In Process Tracking

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker This bill provides for the certification of a replacement candidate to fill a vacancy in the candidacy Arent for certain local offices; removes a provision prohibiting a municipal candidate from withdrawing from an election less than 23 days before an election; and makes technical changes. Health Insurance Right to Shop Amendments This bill defines terms; amends the inducements provisions of the Insurance Code; permits a health Rep. Norm H.B. 19 In Process Tracking insurer to develop and implement a savings reward program for enrollees; and requires the Public Thurston Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program to implement a savings reward program. Political Activities and Elections This bill clarifies penalty provisions of the Election Code; modifies provisions addressing the notification provided by the Department of Corrections to the lieutenant governor regarding convicted felons; defines the term "filing officer" for different portions of the Election Code; clarifies the information that the lieutenant governor includes in a ballot certification; modifies Rep. Jeremy H.B. 20 In Process Tracking provisions relating to filling a State Board of Education candidate vacancy and a State Board of Peterson Education office vacancy; addresses the handling of, and access to, a financial disclosure form filed by a candidate; shortens the deadline for a filing officer to forward a financial disclosure form to the lieutenant governor; clarifies the definition of an "expenditure" under the Lobbyist Disclosure and Regulation Act; and makes technical changes. Office of Economic Development Amendments This bill moves and renumbers provisions related to private activity bonds from GOED to DWS; repeals provisions related to the State Advisory Council on Science and Technology, the Utah Rep. Carl H.B. 23 Broadband Outreach Center, the Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program, and the In Process Tracking Albrecht Health System Reform Act; modifies GOED's duties regarding certain targeted industries; modifies GOED's duties regarding broadband economic development and mapping; and makes technical changes. Transportation Safety Program Funding Amendments This bill creates a restricted account to receive appropriations, donations, and other contributions Rep. Kay H.B. 26 for traffic safety education and outreach programs; requires the Department of Transportation to In Process Tracking Christofferson consult with the Department of Public Safety on how to expend funds in the account; and provides rulemaking authority to allow the department to establish in rule the programs and efforts for

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker which the funds in the account may be expended. Retirement Systems Amendments This bill clarifies that the Utah State Retirement Investment Fund may sue and be sued in its own name; requires a participating employer to provide certain records to the Utah Retirement Systems or its independent auditors; modifies when a domestic relations order must be received by the Rep. Jefferson H.B. 28 Utah Retirement Systems to be valid for determining benefits following a member's death; In Process Tracking Moss modifies cancellation, reinstatement, and calculation provisions for a retiree's retirement allowance affected by reemployment; requires a participating employer to maintain a list of employee exemptions instead of filing it annually with the Utah Retirement Systems; and makes technical changes. Public Employees Long-term Disability Act Amendments This bill provides and amends definitions; specifies when an employee will be evaluated for ongoing disability benefits; modifies the amount of certain disability benefits to be paid; modifies the types Rep. Jefferson H.B. 29 In Process Tracking of reductions or reimbursements for a disability benefit and specifies when a reduction or Moss reimbursement should be applied; requires repayment when an overpayment of monthly disability benefits occurs; and makes technical changes. Utah Antidiscrimination Act Amendments This bill removes a provision relating to the Utah Labor Commission Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) holding hearings upon receiving complaints; grants the UALD subpoena power during an investigation; permits the Career Service Review Office to request an investigation in Rep. Jim H.B. 30 In Process Tracking certain circumstances; instructs the UALD to assign a mediator to offer mediation services between Dunnigan parties before an investigation begins; removes language instructing mediators to attempt a settlement between parties by conciliation and persuasion; removes a provision requiring a finding before an investigation begins; and makes technical changes. State Employee Leave Policy Amendments Rep. Norm H.B. 34 This bill allows certain state employees to take paid leave to provide certain volunteer disaster In Process Tracking Thurston relief services in connection with any disaster relief organization. Department of Insurance Amendments Rep. Jim H.B. 39 In Process Tracking This bill defines terms and modifies defined terms; addresses the requirements for filing a binder Dunnigan

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker for a health benefit plan or dental policy with the commissioner; modifies the date on which the commissioner presents an annual evaluation of the state's health insurance market; classifies certain records related to an examination as protected records; modifies the requirements for an unauthorized insurer to be listed on the commissioner's "reliable" list; provides the circumstances under which the commissioner must hold a hearing on a merger or other acquisition of an insurer; amends the deadline for holding a hearing on a merger or other acquisition of an insurer; allows an insurer to terminate coverage of a spouse of an insured under an accident and health insurance policy in the event of legal separation; prohibits an insured from charging any additional amount for electing to extend group coverage; addresses the timing of open enrollment for individuals who extend or are eligible to extend group coverage; provides that the commissioner may take action against a licensee if the commissioner finds that the licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation, theft, or dishonesty; modifies the training and continuing education requirements for certain licensees; amends provisions related to the effect of an insurer's insolvency; clarifies the process by which the state designates the essential health benefits for the state; repeals certain sections of the Insurance Code; and makes technical and conforming changes. Administrative Office of the Courts Amendments This bill removes the Office of the Court Administrator from the Legislative Oversight and Sunset Rep. Lowry H.B. 51 Act; provides for consistent use of the terms "Administrative Office of the Courts" and "state court In Process Tracking Snow administrator"; clarifies that the state court administrator serves at the pleasure of the Judicial Council and the Supreme Court; and makes technical changes. Sen. Jacob Workforce Services Amendments In Process Tracking Anderegg Sen. Jacob Joint Rules Resolution on Requesting Bills In Process Tracking Anderegg Sen. Curtis Background Checks for State Employees In Process Tracking Bramble Sen. Curtis Government Records Amendments In Process Tracking Bramble

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Sen. Curtis Open Meeting Act Amendments In Process Tracking Bramble Sen. Curtis Professional Standards for Prosecutors In Process Tracking Bramble Sen. Curtis Tax Administration Amendments In Process Tracking Bramble Sen. Curtis Workers Classification Amendments In Process Tracking Bramble Sen. David Transportation Revisions In Process Tracking Buxton Sen. Wayne Aeronautics Amendments In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Division of Child and Family Services Amendments In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Remote Sales Tax Collection Amendments In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Sales and Use Tax Changes In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Sales and Use Tax Modifications In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Sales and Use Tax Revisions In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Transportation Funding Amendments In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Transportation Governance Amendments In Process Tracking Harper Sen. Wayne Utah Communications Authority Amendments In Process Tracking Harper State Employee Background Checks Sen. Wayne In Process Tracking

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Harper Sen. Dan Higher Education Retirement Amendments In Process Tracking Hemmert Sen. Dan Abandone Public Employee Health Amendments Tracking Hemmert d Sen. Dan Public Employees Long-Term Disability Benefit Funding Modifications In Process Tracking Hemmert Sen. Deidre Public Notice Website Amendments In Process Tracking Henderson Sen. Deidre Transparency Requirements In Process Tracking Henderson Sen. Lyle Judiciary Amendments In Process Tracking Hillyard Sen. Karen Human Resource Requirements In Process Tracking Mayne Sen. Karen Metro Township Amendments In Process Tracking Mayne Sen. Karen Voter Privacy Amendments In Process Tracking Mayne Sen. Ann Higher Education Amendments In Process Tracking Millner Sen. Howard Administrative Law Judge Evaluations In Process Tracking Stephenson Sen. Howard Proposal to Amend the Utah Constitution – Right to Work In Process Tracking Stephenson Sen. Daniel Abandone Department of Public Safety Fees Amendments Tracking Thatcher d Sen. Daniel Abandone First Responder Peer Counseling Provisions Tracking Thatcher d

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Sen. Todd Local Public Safety and Firefighter Surviving Spouse Trust Fund Amendments In Process Tracking Weiler Rep. Rebecca Amendments to Voter Registration In Process Tracking Chavez-Houck Rep. Rebecca Proposal to Amend Utah constitution – Removal of Elected Officials In Process Tracking Chavez-Houck Rep. Rebecca Removal of Local Elected Official In Process Tracking Chavez-Houck Rep. Kay Tax Clarification Descriptions In Process Tracking Christofferson Rep. Kim Municipal Code Amendments In Process Tracking Coleman Rep. Kim Municipal Forms of Government Amendments In Process Tracking Coleman Rep. Bruce Capitol Hill Clean Air Amendments In Process Tracking Cutler Political Contributions Amendments Rep. In Process Tracking Rep. Jim Health Insurance Coverage in State Contracts In Process Tracking Dunnigan Rep. Gage County Government Change Election Amendments In Process Tracking Froerer Rep. Gage Department of Alcohol Beverage Control Funding Amendments In Process Tracking Froerer Rep. Gage Procurement Amendments In Process Tracking Froerer Rep. Gage Sales Tax Distribution Amendments In Process Tracking Froerer Rep. Gage Abandone Forms of County Government Amendments Tracking Froerer d

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Driver License Amendments Rep. Bill Greene In Process Tracking Limited Purpose Local Government Entities Amendments Rep. Bill Greene In Process Tracking Rep. Stephen House Rules Resolution – Withdrawal of Numbered Bills Before Introduction In Process Tracking Handy Rep. Stephen Local District Amendments In Process Tracking Handy Rep. Stephen Local Government Amendments In Process Tracking Handy Rep. Stephen Local Government Modifications In Process Tracking Handy Rep. Stephen Voter Registration Amendments In Process Tracking Handy State Training and Certification Requirements Rep. In Process Tracking Worker’s Compensation Claims Amendments Rep. Ken Ivory In Process Tracking Emergency Personnel Recording Amendments Rep. In Process Tracking Amendments to Retirement Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Amendments to Tax Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Amendments to Transportation Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Changes to General Government Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Changes to Retirement Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Changes to Tax Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Election Changes Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Election Amendments Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Election Law Changes Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Government Revisions Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking House Resolution on Rules Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Law Enforcement Changes Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Political Subdivisions Amendments Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – General Government Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Revenue Amendments Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Revisions to Tax Law Rep. Dan McCay In Process Tracking Human Services Amendments Rep. In Process Tracking Rep. Derrin Impact Fees Amendments In Process Tracking Owens Off Duty Employment of Law Enforcement Officer Rep. Lee Perry In Process Tracking Retirement Amendments Rep. Lee Perry In Process Tracking Abandone Critical Incident Debriefing Protections Rep. Lee Perry Tracking d Rep. Jeremy Teacher Employment Amendments In Process Tracking Peterson Higher Education Criminal Background Amendments Rep. In Process Tracking Temporary Replacement for County Elected Officials Rep. Val Potter In Process Tracking Sheriff Amendments Rep. In Process Tracking Rep. Marc Lobbying by State Agencies Amendments In Process Tracking Roberts Rep. Dean Dedicated Credits and Nonlapsing Authority Revisions In Process Tracking Sanpei Rep. Mike State Income and Sales Tax Reduction In Process Tracking Schultz Rep. Robert Health Insurance High Risk Pool In Process Tracking Spendlove Rep. Robert Transportation Amendments In Process Tracking Spendlove Rep. Jon Joint Rules Resolution – Process Amendments In Process Tracking Stanard Joint Rules Resolution in Priority Bills Rep. Jon In Process Tracking

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Updated 12/15/2017 2018 Legislative Session Bill Tracker Stanard Rep. Christine Employment of County Officials In Process Tracking Watkins Rep. Elizabeth Family Leave Amendments In Process Tracking Weight Rep. John Nonrefundable Retirement Tax Credits In Process Tracking Westwood Rep. John Social Security Tax Credit In Process Tracking Westwood Rep. Logan Training for Local Elected Officials In Process Tracking Wilde Rep. Brad Legislative Fiscal Analyst Amendments In Process Tracking Wilson Rep. Brad Lobbyist Licensing Revisions In Process Tracking Wilson Rep. Brad Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Legislative Powers In Process Tracking Wilson Rep. Brad Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Special Sessions In Process Tracking Wilson

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