Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 57 (2021GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Wilson, C.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/16/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• requires the Executive Residence Commission to make recommendations to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management instead of the state building board; and
• makes technical and conforming changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE COMMISSION AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Chris H. Wilson
House Sponsor: 
Calvin R. Musselman
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to the Executive Residence Commission.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ requires the Executive Residence Commission to make recommendations to the
Division of Facilities Construction and Management instead of the state building
board; and
▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
67-1-8.1
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 181
67-1-9
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2001, Chapter 9
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
67-1-8.1
 is amended to read:
67-1-8.1.
Executive Residence Commission -- Recommendations as to use,
maintenance, and operation of executive residence.
(1) The Legislature finds and declares that:
(a) the state property known as the Thomas Kearns Mansion is a recognized state
landmark possessing historical and architectural qualities that should be preserved; and
(b) the Thomas Kearns Mansion was the first building listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in the state.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Executive residence" includes the:
(i) Thomas Kearns Mansion;
(ii) Carriage House building; and
(iii) grounds and landscaping surrounding the Thomas Kearns Mansion and the
Carriage House building.
(b) "Commission" means the Executive Residence Commission established in this
section.
(3) (a) An Executive Residence Commission is established to make recommendations
to the [
State Building Board
] 
Division of Facilities Construction and Management
 for the use,
operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, alteration, restoration, placement of art and
monuments, or adoptive use of the executive residence.
(b) The commission shall meet at least once a year and make any recommendations to
the [
State Building Board
] 
Division of Facilities Construction and Management
 prior to August
1 of each year.
(4) The commission shall consist of nine voting members and one ex officio,
nonvoting member representing the Governor's Mansion Foundation. The membership shall
consist of:
(a) three private citizens appointed by the governor, who have demonstrated an interest
in historical preservation;
(b) three additional private citizens appointed by the governor with the following
background:
(i) an interior design professional with a background in historic spaces;
(ii) an architect with a background in historic preservation and restoration
recommended by the Utah chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and
(iii) a landscape architect with a background and knowledge of historic properties
recommended by the Utah chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects;
(c) the director, or director's designee, of the Division of Art and Museums;
(d) the director, or director's designee, of the Division of State History; and
(e) the executive director, or executive director's designee, of the Department of
Administrative Services.
(5) (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), as terms of current commission
members expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a
four-year term ending on March 1.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the governor shall, at the
time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed
every two years.
(6) (a) The governor shall appoint a chair from among the membership of the
commission.
(b) Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and either the chair or
two other members of the commission may call meetings of the commission.
(7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
appointed for the unexpired term.
(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
.
(9) The Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall provide the
administrative support to the commission.
Section 2. Section 
67-1-9
 is amended to read:
67-1-9.
Governor's residence -- Sources of funds.
(1) The Kearns' mansion shall be the official residence of the governor.
(2) The [
building board
] 
Division of Facilities Construction and Management
 may
apply for, accept and expend funds from federal and other sources for carrying out the purposes
of Section 
67-1-8.1
 and this section.