House of Representatives State of Utah UTAH STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX • 350 STATE CAPITOL P.O

House of Representatives State of Utah UTAH STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX • 350 STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 145030 • SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5030 • (801)538-1029 AGENDA TO: Members of the House Political Subdivisions Standing Committee FROM: Rep. Dixon M. Pitcher, Chair Rep. Craig Hall, Vice Chair RE: Committee Meeting DATE: Monday, February 27, 2017 TIME: 8:00 AM PLACE: 450 State Capitol - Call to order and approval of minutes - The following bills are scheduled for consideration: 1. HB0364 Removal of Local Elected Officials (R. Chavez-Houck) (trv/bjb) 2. HB0415 Incorporation Filing Amendments (J. Westwood) (mc/mlb) 3. HB0421 Animal Welfare Act Amendments (Brian S. King) (mc/mlb) 4. HB0432 Local District Board Appointment Amendments (R. C. Webb) (mc/mlb) 5. SB0093S01 Property Assessment Notice Amendments (W. Harper) (sch/lge) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Rep. Dixon M. Pitcher, Chair Rep. Craig Hall, Vice Chair Rep. James A. Dunnigan Rep. Keith Grover Rep. Karen Kwan Rep. Val K. Potter Rep. Marie H. Poulson Rep. Susan Pulsipher Rep. Marc K. Roberts Rep. Raymond P. Ward Rep. R. Curt Webb Rep. Elizabeth Weight Rep. Logan Wilde Committee Analyst: Megan L. Bolin, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel Committee Secretary: Wendy Hill In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for this meeting should call the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel at 801-538-1032 or use Relay Utah (toll-free in-state 7-1-1 or Spanish language 888-346-3162), giving at least 48 hours notice or the best notice practicable. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for aids and services for effective communication during the annual General Session. However, given the unpredictable and fast-paced nature of the legislative process, it is essential that you notify us as soon as possible. Failure to do so may, in some circumstances, result in our inability to accommodate your request. Please be aware that the public portions of this meeting will be broadcast on the Internet and that an audio recording of the public meeting, along with any materials presented or distributed to the committee, will be posted on the Legislature's website..

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