MINUTES OF THE HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE Room 450, Utah State Capitol Complex January 29, 2015
Members Present: Rep. Don L. Ipson, Chair Rep. Brad Daw Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Kay McIff Rep. Jeremy Peterson Rep. Paul Ray Rep. Ed Redd Rep. Angela Romero Rep. Earl Tanner
Members Absent: Rep. Steve Eliason Rep. Marc Roberts
Staff Present: Mr. Nathan Brady, Policy Analyst Ms. Linda Error, Committee Secretary
NOTE: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes
Chair Ipson called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.
H.B. 36 Veterans Definition (Rep. P. Ray)
Rep. Ray explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Gary Harter, Executive Director, Veteran's and Military Affairs.
Spoke to the bill: Dr. Mark Babitz, citizen
MOTION: Rep. Daw moved to pass H.B. 36 out with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Romero absent for the vote.
H.B. 55 Repeal of Methamphetamine Housing Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Account (Rep. E. Redd)
Rep. Redd explained the bill to the committee.
Spoke to the bill: Dorothy Bradford, citizen
MOTION: Rep. Tanner moved to replace H.B. 55 with 1st Substitute H.B. 55. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Peterson and Rep. Romero absent for the vote. House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standing Committee January 29, 2015 Page 2
MOTION: Rep. McIff moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 55 out with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Peterson and Rep. Romero absent for the vote.
H.B. 83 Crimes Against Health Care Providers in Correctional System (Rep. B. Daw)
Rep. Daw explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Alan Bennett, nurse supervisor, Utah County Jail and Sheriff Jim Tracy, Utah County Sheriff.
MOTION: Rep. Ray moved to pass H.B. 83 out with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Peterson absent for the vote.
H.B. 86 Vehicle Impound Amendments (Rep. L. Perry)
Rep. Perry explained the bill to the committee with the assistance of Matthew Gwynn, police officer, Roy, Utah.
Spoke for the bill: Dorothy Bradford, citizen
MOTION: Rep. Ray moved to pass H.B. 86 out with a favorable recommendation. The motion failed with Rep. Ipson, Rep. McIff, Rep. Ray and Rep. Redd voting in favor.
MOTION: Rep. Daw moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Peterson absent for the vote.
Chair Ipson adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
______Don L. Ipson, Chair