Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 20 Second Substitute (2021GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Iwamoto, J.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/11/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• modifies provisions related to the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board; and
• extends the sunset date of the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

AIR QUALITY POLICY ADVISORY BOARD
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jani Iwamoto
House Sponsor: 
Christine F. Watkins
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill addresses the operation of the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ modifies provisions related to the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board; and
▸ extends the sunset date of the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
19-2a-102
, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 120
63I-1-219
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 27 and 235
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
19-2a-102
 is amended to read:
19-2a-102.
Air Quality Policy Advisory Board created -- Composition --
Responsibility -- Terms of office -- Compensation.
(1) There is created the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board consisting of the following
[
] 
 voting members:
(a) two members of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate;
(b) three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the
House of Representatives;
(c) the director;
(d) one representative of industry interests, appointed by the president of the Senate;
(e) one representative of business or economic development interests, appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives, who has expertise in air quality matters;
(f) one representative 
of the academic community who has expertise in air quality
matters, appointed by the president of the Senate;
(g) two representatives
 of the academic community, appointed by the governor, who
[
has
] 
have
 expertise in air quality matters; and
[
(g)
] 
(h)
 one representative of a nongovernmental organization, appointed by the
governor, who:
(i) represents community interests;
(ii) does not represent industry or business interests; and
(iii) has expertise in air quality matters.
(2) The Air Quality Policy Advisory Board shall:
(a) seek the best available science to identify legislative actions to improve air quality;
(b) identify and prioritize potential legislation and funding that will improve air
quality; and
(c) make recommendations to the Legislature on how to improve air quality in the
state.
(3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), members appointed under Subsections
(1)(d)[
, (e), (f), and (g)
] 
through (h)
 are appointed to serve four-year terms.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor, president of
the Senate, and speaker of the House of Representatives shall, at the time of appointment or
reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of members are staggered so
that approximately half of the advisory board is appointed every two years.
(c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
appointed for the unexpired term.
(4) The advisory board shall elect one member to serve as chair of the advisory board
for a term of one year.
(5) (a) Six members of the advisory board constitutes a quorum of the advisory board.
(b) The action of the majority of the advisory board when a quorum is present is the
action of the advisory board.
[
(5)
] 
(6)
 Compensation for a member of the advisory board who is a legislator shall be
paid in accordance with Section 
36-2-2
 and Legislative Joint Rules, Title 5, Chapter 3,
Legislator Compensation.
[
(6)
] 
(7)
 A member of the advisory board who is not a legislator 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
.
[
(7)
] 
(8)
 The department shall provide staff support for the advisory board. 
Section 2. Section 
63I-1-219
 is amended to read:
63I-1-219.
Repeal dates, Title 19.
(1) Title 19, Chapter 2, Air Conservation Act, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(2) Section 
19-2a-102
 is repealed July 1, [
] 
.
(3) Section 
19-2a-104
 is repealed July 1, 2022.
(4) Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, is repealed July 1, 2024.
(5) Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(6) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 1, Solid and Hazardous Waste Act, is repealed July 1,
2029.
(7) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 3, Hazardous Substances Mitigation Act, is repealed July
1, 2030.
(8) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 4, Underground Storage Tank Act, is repealed July 1,
2028.
(9) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 6, Lead Acid Battery Disposal, is repealed July 1, 2026.
(10) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 7, Used Oil Management Act, is repealed July 1, 2029.
(11) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 8, Waste Tire Recycling Act, is repealed July 1, 2030.
(12) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 10, Mercury Switch Removal Act, is repealed July 1,
2027.