Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 214 (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. McKell, M.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/16/2018

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• modifies the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Board relating to best management practices for certain agricultural industries;
• defines terms; and
• makes technical changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Michael K. McKell
Senate Sponsor: 
Deidre M. Henderson
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Board relating to best
management practices for agricultural industries.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ modifies the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Board relating to best management
practices for certain agricultural industries;
▸ defines terms; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
4-2-108
, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
4-2-108
 is amended to read:
4-2-108.
Agricultural Advisory Board created -- Composition -- Responsibility --
Terms of office -- Compensation.
(1) There is created the Agricultural Advisory Board composed of 21 members, with
each member representing one of the following:
(a) Utah Farm Bureau Federation;
(b) Utah Farmers Union;
(c) Utah Cattlemen's Association;
(d) Utah Wool Growers Association;
(e) Utah Dairymen's Association;
(f) Utah Pork Producers Association;
(g) egg and poultry producers;
(h) Utah Veterinary Medical Association;
(i) Livestock Auction Marketing Association;
(j) Utah Association of Conservation Districts;
(k) the Utah horse industry;
(l) the food processing industry;
(m) the fruit and vegetable industry;
(n) the turkey industry;
(o) manufacturers of food supplements;
(p) a consumer affairs group;
(q) dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Science and vice president of
extension from Utah State University;
(r) urban and small farmers;
(s) Utah Elk Breeders Association;
(t) Utah Beekeepers Association; and
(u) Utah Fur Breeders Association.
(2) [
(a)
] The Agricultural Advisory Board shall
:
(a)
 advise the commissioner regarding:
(i) the planning, implementation, and administration of the department's programs; and
(ii) the establishment of standards governing the care of livestock and poultry,
including consideration of:
(A) food safety;
(B) local availability and affordability of food; and
(C) acceptable practices for livestock and farm management[
.
]
;
(b) [
The Agricultural Advisory Board shall
] fulfill the duties described in Title 4,
Chapter 2, Part 5, Horse Tripping Awareness[
.
]
; and
(c) adopt best management practices for sheep, swine, cattle, and poultry industries in
the state.
(3) The Agricultural Advisory Board may adopt best management practices for
domesticated elk, mink, apiaries, and other agricultural industries in the state.
(4) For purposes of this section, "best management practices" means practices used by
agriculture in the production of food and fiber that are commonly accepted practices, or that are
at least as effective as commonly accepted practices, and that:
(a) protect the environment;
(b) protect human health; and
(c) promote the financial viability of agricultural production.
[
(3)
] 
(5)
 (a) Except as required by Subsection [
(3)
] 
(5)
(c), members are appointed by
the commissioner to four-year terms of office.
(b) The commissioner shall appoint representatives of the organizations cited in
Subsections (1)(a) through (h) to the Agricultural Advisory Board from a list of nominees
submitted by each organization.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection [
(3)
] 
(5)
(a), the commissioner
shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the
terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed
every two years.
(d) Members may be removed at the discretion of the commissioner upon the request
of the group they represent.
(e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
appointed for the unexpired term.
[
(4)
] 
(6)
 The board shall elect one member to serve as chair of the Agricultural
Advisory Board for a term of one year.
[
(5)
] 
(7)
 (a) The board shall meet four times annually, but may meet more often at the
discretion of the chair.
(b) Attendance of 11 members at a duly called meeting constitutes a quorum for the
transaction of official business.
[
(6)
] 
(8)
 A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service,
but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Section 
63A-3-106
;
(b) Section 
63A-3-107
; and
(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and
63A-3-107
.