Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 412 (2025GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Burton, Jefferson S.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/19/2025

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• eliminates requirements providing that no more than a certain number of members of certain boards may be affiliated with or a member of the same political party;
• modifies appointment provisions and removes members who are legislators from certain boards; and
• makes technical and conforming changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

85
9-9-112
9-20-201
10-3-1004
17-28-2
17-30-3
17-30a-202
19-2-103
19-4-103
19-5-103
19-6-103
26B-1-426
32B-2-201
34A-1-205
35A-1-205
35A-1-206
36-2-4
40-6-4
51-7-16
53B-34-110
54-10a-202
63H-8-201
63M-15-201
63N-7-201
67-8-4
73-10-2
78A-12-201
79-3-302
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Boards and Commissions Revisions
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jefferson S. Burton
Senate Sponsor: Calvin R. Musselman
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to membership on a board, commission, committee, or 
council (board).
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
eliminates requirements providing that no more than a certain number of members of 
certain boards may be affiliated with or a member of the same political party;
modifies appointment provisions and removes members who are legislators from certain 
boards; and
makes technical and conforming changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
9-9-112
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 68
9-20-201
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 323
10-3-1004
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 378
17-28-2
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 158
17-30-3
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 15
17-30a-202
, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 366
19-2-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
19-4-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
19-5-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
19-6-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 352, 373
26B-1-426
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
32B-2-201
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 447
34A-1-205
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 345
35A-1-205
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 344
35A-1-206
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 365
36-2-4
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 382
40-6-4
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
51-7-16
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
53B-34-110
, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 378
54-10a-202
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 154
63H-8-201
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 443
63M-15-201
, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 91
63N-7-201
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 529
67-8-4
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 432
73-10-2
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 205
78A-12-201
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 11
79-3-302
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 352, 373
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1, Section 
9-9-112
 is amended to read:
9-9-112
. Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee.
(1)
Utah extends an invitation to the Navajo Nation, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Hopi 
Nation, the Zuni Tribe, and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah Ouray to form an 
advisory committee for the purpose of exploring the feasibility, location, functions, and 
other important matters surrounding the creation of a visitor center at Bears Ears.
(2)
As used in this section:
(a)
"Advisory committee" means the Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee 
created by this section.
(b)
"Bears Ears" means the Bears Ears National Monument.
(3)
(a)
Subject to Subsection 
(3)(b)
, there is created the Bears Ears Visitor Center 
Advisory Committee consisting of the following 
eight 
voting 
members:
(i)
five voting members as follows:
(A)
(i)
a representative of the Navajo Nation, appointed by the Navajo Nation;
(B)
(ii)
a representative of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, appointed by the Ute 
Mountain Ute Tribe;
(C)
(iii)
a representative of the Hopi Nation, appointed by the Hopi Nation;
(D)
(iv)
a representative of the Zuni Tribe, appointed by the Zuni Tribe; and
(E)
(v)
a representative of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah Ouray, appointed by 
the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah Ouray
; and
.
(ii)
subject to Subsection 
(4)
, three nonvoting members as follows:
(A)
one member of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate; and
(B)
two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of 
the House of Representatives.
(b)
The advisory committee is formed when all of the tribes described in Subsection 
(1)
have communicated to the other tribes and to the Division of Indian Affairs that the 
tribe has appointed a member to the advisory committee.
(c)
(i)
The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives 
may each appoint to the advisory committee one nonvoting individual.
(ii)
If an individual appointed under Subsection (3)(c)(i) is a member of the 
Legislature, the member serves as a member of the public and not in the member's 
legislative capacity.
(4)
At least one of the three legislative members appointed under Subsection 
(3)(a)(ii)
 shall 
be from a minority party.
(5)
(4)
The advisory committee may select from the advisory committee members the 
chair or other officers of the advisory committee.
(6)
(5)
(a)
If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the advisory committee appointed 
under Subsection 
(3)
, the member shall be replaced in the same manner in which the 
original appointment was made.
(b)
A member appointed under Subsection 
(3)
 serves until the member's successor is 
appointed and qualified.
(7)
(6)
(a)
A majority of the voting members of the advisory committee constitutes a 
quorum.
(b)
The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes an action of the advisory committee.
(8)
(a)
The salary and expenses of an advisory committee member who is a legislator 
shall be paid in accordance with Section 
36-2-2
 and Legislative Joint Rules, 
Title 5, 
Legislative Compensation and Expenses
.
(b)
(7)
An advisory committee member 
who is not a legislator 
may not receive 
compensation or benefits for the member's service on the advisory committee, but may 
receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred as an advisory 
committee member at the rates established by the Division of Finance under:
(i)
(a)
Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
; and
(ii)
(b)
rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(9)
(8)
The advisory committee may invite the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of 
Land Management, the Division of State Parks, the Division of Outdoor Recreation, and 
the Utah Office of Tourism within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, to 
serve as technical advisors to the advisory committee.
(10)
(9)
The Division of Indian Affairs shall staff the advisory committee.
(11)
(10)
The advisory committee shall study and make recommendations concerning:
(a)
the need for a visitor center associated with Bears Ears;
(b)
the feasibility of a visitor center associated with Bears Ears, including investigating:
(i)
potential locations for the visitor center;
(ii)
purposes for the visitor center; and
(iii)
sources of funding to build and maintain the visitor center;
(c)
whether a visitor center will increase visitorship to Bears Ears; and
(d)
whether a visitor center at Bears Ears could function as a repository of traditional 
knowledge and practices.
(12)
(11)
The advisory committee may contract with one or more consultants to conduct 
work related to the issues raised in Subsection 
(11)
(10)
 if the Legislature appropriates 
money expressly for the purpose of the advisory committee contracting with a consultant.
(13)
(12)
The advisory committee shall hold at least one public hearing to obtain public 
comment on the creation of a Bears Ears visitor center.
(14)
(13)
The advisory committee shall report the advisory committee's recommendations 
to one or more of the following:
(a)
the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee;
(b)
the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee; or
(c)
the Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee.
Section 2, Section 
9-20-201
 is amended to read:
9-20-201
. Creation -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Per 
diem and expenses.
(1)
There is created the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism consisting of 19 
voting members and one nonvoting member.
(2)
The 19 voting members of the commission are:
(a)
the lieutenant governor;
(b)
the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;
(c)
the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
(d)
the executive director of the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement or 
the executive director's designee;
(e)
nine members appointed by the governor as follows:
(i)
an individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs 
of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth;
(ii)
an individual with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in 
volunteer service;
(iii)
a representative of a community-based agency or organization within the state;
(iv)
a representative of local government;
(v)
a representative of a local labor organization in the state;
(vi)
a representative of business;
(vii)
an individual between the ages of 16 and 25 
years old 
who participates in a 
volunteer or service program;
(viii)
a representative of a national service program; and
(ix)
a representative of the volunteer sector; and
(f)
six members appointed by the governor from among the following groups:
(i)
local educators;
(ii)
experts in the delivery of human, educational, cultural, environmental, or public 
safety services to communities and individuals;
(iii)
representatives of Native American tribes;
(iv)
representatives of organizations that assist out-of-school youth or other at-risk 
youth; or
(v)
representatives of entities that receive assistance under the Domestic Volunteer 
Service Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
(3)
The nonvoting member of the commission is the regional representative of the 
corporation.
(4)
(a)
In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall ensure that
:
no more than five voting members of the commission are state government 
employees.
(i)
no more than 10 voting members of the commission are members of the same 
political party; and
(ii)
no more than five voting members of the commission are state government 
employees.
(b)
In appointing persons to serve on the commission, the governor shall strive for 
balance on the commission according to race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability 
characteristics, and geography.
(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 
three-year term.
(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 one-third of the 
commission is appointed every year.
(6)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the replacement shall be appointed for the 
unexpired term.
(7)
A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
(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
.
Section 3, Section 
10-3-1004
 is amended to read:
10-3-1004
. Qualifications of commissioners -- Salary -- Removal.
Not more than two members of the civil service commission shall at any one time 
be of the same political party. 
(1)
No member of the civil service commission shall during 
his
the member's
 tenure of 
office hold any other public office, or be a candidate for any other public office. 
(2)
Each member shall receive $25 for each meeting of the commission which 
he
the 
member
 shall attend, but may not receive more than $100 in any one month. 
(3)
In case of misconduct, inability or willful neglect in the performance of the duties of the 
office by any member, the member may be removed from office by the board of city 
commissioners by a majority vote of the entire membership, but the member shall, if 
he
the member
 so desires, have 
an 
opportunity to be heard in defense.
Section 4, Section 
17-28-2
 is amended to read:
17-28-2
. Vacancies -- Compensation -- Removal from office.
(1)
Any vacancy occurring on the County Fire Civil Service Council shall be filled by 
appointment by the county executive for the unexpired term.
(2)
Not more than two members of any council shall at any one time be affiliated with or a 
member of the same political party.
(3)
(2)
A member of the council may not hold, during the term of 
his
the member's
 office, 
any other public office or be a candidate for any other public office.
(4)
(3)
(a)
Each council member shall receive $50 for each meeting of the council 
attended by 
him
the council member
. 
(b)
The county legislative body may raise the compensation of 
council members as it
a 
council member as the county legislative body
 considers appropriate. 
(c)
This compensation and allowance
The compensation and allowance described in 
Subsections 
(3)(a)
 and (b)
 shall be a charge against the county and paid monthly.
(5)
(4)
(a)
In case of misconduct, willful neglect, or inability to perform the duties of 
his office, any council member may be removed from office by the county 
legislative body upon a majority vote of the body, but the member is entitled to an 
opportunity to be heard in his own defense.
In case of misconduct, willful neglect, or 
an inability to perform the duties of the council member's office, a council member 
may be removed from office by the county legislative body upon a majority vote of 
the county legislative body.
(b)
A county legislative body that moves to remove a council member from office under 
Subsection 
(4)(a)
 shall provide the council member with the opportunity to be heard 
in the council member's own defense.
Section 5, Section 
17-30-3
 is amended to read:
17-30-3
. Establishment of merit system commission -- Appointment, 
qualifications, and compensation of members.
(1)
(a)
Each county with a population of 20,000 or more shall establish a merit system 
commission consisting of three members appointed as provided in Subsection 
(1)(b)
.
(b)
(i)
As used in this Subsection 
(1)(b)
:
(A)
"Police interlocal entity" means an interlocal entity, as defined in Section 
11-13-103
, that is created:
(I)
under 
Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act
, by an agreement to 
which a county of the first class is a party; and
(II)
to provide law enforcement service to an area that includes the 
unincorporated part of the county.
(B)
"Police special district" means a special district, as defined in Section 
17B-1-102
:
(I)
whose creation was initiated by the adoption of a resolution under Section 
17B-1-203
 by the legislative body of a county of the first class, alone or 
with one or more other legislative bodies; and
(II)
that is created to provide law enforcement service to an area that includes 
the unincorporated part of the county.
(ii)
For a county in which a police interlocal entity is created, whether or not a police 
special district is also created in the county:
(A)
two members shall be appointed by the legislative body of the county; and
(B)
one member shall be appointed by the governing body of the interlocal entity.
(iii)
For a county in which a police special district is created but in which a police 
interlocal entity has not been created:
(A)
two members shall be appointed by the legislative body of the county; and
(B)
one member shall be appointed by the board of trustees of the police special 
district.
(iv)
For each other county, all three members shall be appointed by the county 
legislative body.
(c)
Not more than two members of the commission shall be affiliated with or members 
of the same 
political party
.
(d)
(c)
Of the original appointees, one member shall be appointed for a term ending 
February 1 of the first odd-numbered year after the date of appointment, and one each 
for terms ending two and four years thereafter.
(e)
(d)
Upon the expiration of any of the terms, a successor shall be appointed for a full 
term of six years.
(f)
(e)
Appointment to fill a vacancy resulting other than from expiration of term shall 
be for the unexpired portion of the term only.
(2)
Members of a commission shall be citizens of the state, shall have been residents of the 
area embraced by the governmental unit from which appointed not less than five years 
next preceding the date of appointment, and shall hold no other office or employment 
under the governmental unit for which appointed.
(3)
The county legislative body may compensate a member for service on the commission 
and reimburse the member for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the 
member's duties.
Section 6, Section 
17-30a-202
 is amended to read:
17-30a-202
. Establishment of merit commission -- Appointment, qualifications, 
and compensation of members.
(1)
(a)
Except as provided in Subsection 
(1)(b)
, a county subject to this chapter shall 
establish a merit system commission consisting of three appointed members:
(i)
two members appointed by the legislative body of the county; and
(ii)
one member appointed by the governing body of a police interlocal entity.
(b)
If there is no police interlocal entity within the county, the county legislative body 
shall appoint all three members of a commission described in Subsection 
(1)(a)
.
(c)
No more than two members of the commission may be affiliated with or members 
of the same political party.
(d)
(c)
(i)
Of the original appointees described in Subsection 
(1)(a)
 or 
(b)
, one 
member shall be appointed for a term ending February 1 of the first odd-numbered 
year after the date of appointment, and one each for terms ending two and four 
years thereafter.
(ii)
For a term subsequent to a term described in Subsection 
(1)(d)
(1)(c)
, a 
commission member shall hold a term of six years.
(e)
(d)
If an appointed position described in Subsection 
(1)(a)
 or 
(b)
 is vacated for a 
cause other than expiration of the member's term, the position is filled by 
appointment for the unexpired portion of the term only.
(2)
A member of the commission:
(a)
shall be a resident of the state;
(b)
for at least five years preceding the date of appointment a resident of:
(i)
the county; or
(ii)
if applicable, the area served by the police interlocal entity from which appointed; 
and
(c)
may not hold another office or employment with the county or, if applicable, in a 
municipality served by the police interlocal entity for which the member is appointed.
(3)
The county legislative body or interlocal entity governing body may compensate a 
member for service on the commission and reimburse the member for necessary 
expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties.
Section 7, Section 
19-2-103
 is amended to read:
19-2-103
. Members of board -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Per 
diem and expenses.
(1)
The board consists of the following nine members:
(a)
the following non-voting member, except that the member may vote to break a tie 
vote between the voting members:
(i)
the executive director; or
(ii)
an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
(b)
the following eight voting members, who shall be appointed or reappointed by the 
governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies:
(i)
one representative who:
(A)
is not connected with industry;
(B)
is an expert in air quality matters; and
(C)
is a Utah-licensed physician, a Utah-licensed professional engineer, or a 
scientist with relevant training and experience;
(ii)
two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
(iii)
one representative from the mining industry;
(iv)
one representative from the fuels industry;
(v)
one representative from the manufacturing industry;
(vi)
one representative from the public who represents:
(A)
an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B)
a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does 
not represent industry interests; and
(vii)
one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public 
health.
(2)
A member of the board shall:
(a)
be knowledgeable about air pollution matters, as evidenced by a professional degree, 
a professional accreditation, or documented experience;
(b)
be a resident of Utah;
(c)
attend board meetings in accordance with the attendance rules made by the 
department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(A); and
(d)
comply with all applicable statutes, rules, and policies, including the conflict of 
interest provisions described in Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest, 
and the conflict of interest rules made by the department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(B).
(3)
No more than five of the appointed members of the board shall belong to the same 
political party.
(4)
(3)
A majority of the members of the board may not derive any significant portion of 
their income from persons subject to permits or orders under this chapter.
(5)
(4)
(a)
Members shall be appointed for a term of four years.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(5)(a)
(4)(a)
, the governor 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 half of the appointed board is 
appointed every two years.
(6)
(5)
A member may serve more than one term.
(7)
(6)
A member shall hold office until the expiration of the member's term and until the 
member's successor is appointed, but not more than 90 days after the expiration of the 
member's term.
(8)
(7)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with 
the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, 
Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(9)
(8)
The board shall elect annually a chair and a vice chair from its members.
(10)
(9)
(a)
The board shall meet at least quarterly.
(b)
Special meetings may be called by the chair upon the chair's own initiative, upon the 
request of the director, or upon the request of three members of the board.
(c)
Three days' notice shall be given to each member of the board before a meeting.
(11)
(10)
Five members constitute a quorum at a meeting, and the action of a majority of 
members present is the action of the board.
(12)
(11)
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
.
Section 8, Section 
19-4-103
 is amended to read:
19-4-103
. Drinking Water Board -- Members -- Organization -- Meetings -- Per 
diem and expenses.
(1)
The board consists of the following nine members:
(a)
the following non-voting member, except that the member may vote to break a tie 
vote between the voting members:
(i)
the executive director; or
(ii)
an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
(b)
the following eight voting members, who shall be appointed by the governor with the 
advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, 
Vacancies:
(i)
one representative who is a Utah-licensed professional engineer with expertise in 
civil or sanitary engineering;
(ii)
two representatives who are elected officials from a municipal government that is 
involved in the management or operation of a public water system;
(iii)
one representative from an improvement district, a water conservancy district, or 
a metropolitan water district;
(iv)
one representative from an entity that manages or operates a public water system;
(v)
one representative from:
(A)
the state water research community; or
(B)
an institution of higher education that has comparable expertise in water 
research to the state water research community;
(vi)
one representative from the public who represents:
(A)
an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B)
a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does 
not represent industry interests; and
(vii)
one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public 
health.
(2)
A member of the board shall:
(a)
be knowledgeable about drinking water and public water systems, as evidenced by a 
professional degree, a professional accreditation, or documented experience;
(b)
represent different geographical areas within the state insofar as practicable;
(c)
be a resident of Utah;
(d)
attend board meetings in accordance with the attendance rules made by the 
department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(A); and
(e)
comply with all applicable statutes, rules, and policies, including the conflict of 
interest rules made by the department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(B) and the 
conflict of interest provisions described in Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of 
Interest.
(3)
No more than five appointed members of the board shall be from the same political 
party.
(4)
(3)
(a)
As terms of current board members expire, the governor shall appoint each 
new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(4)(a)
(3)(a)
, the governor 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 half of the appointed board is 
appointed every two years.
(c)
(i)
Notwithstanding Subsection 
(4)(a)
(3)(a)
, the term of a board member who is 
appointed before May 1, 2013, shall expire on April 30, 2013.
(ii)
On May 1, 2013, the governor shall appoint or reappoint board members in 
accordance with this section.
(5)
(4)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term.
(6)
(5)
When the governor makes a new appointment or reappointment under Subsection 
(4)(a)
(3)(a)
, or a vacancy appointment under Subsection 
(5)
(4)
, the governor's new 
appointment, reappointment, or vacancy appointment shall be with the advice and 
consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.
(7)
(6)
Each member holds office until the expiration of the member's term, and until a 
successor is appointed, but not for more than 90 days after the expiration of the term.
(8)
(7)
The board shall elect annually a chair and a vice chair from its members.
(9)
(8)
(a)
The board shall meet at least quarterly.
(b)
Special meetings may be called by the chair upon the chair's own initiative, upon the 
request of the director, or upon the request of three members of the board.
(c)
Reasonable notice shall be given to each member of the board before any meeting.
(10)
(9)
Five members constitute a quorum at any meeting and the action of the majority 
of the members present is the action of the board.
(11)
(10)
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
.
Section 9, Section 
19-5-103
 is amended to read:
19-5-103
. Water Quality Board -- Members of board -- Appointment -- Terms -- 
Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.
(1)
The board consists of the following nine members:
(a)
the following non-voting member, except that the member may vote to break a tie 
vote between the voting members:
(i)
the executive director; or
(ii)
an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
(b)
the following eight voting members, who shall be appointed or reappointed by the 
governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies:
(i)
one representative who:
(A)
is an expert and has relevant training and experience in water quality matters;
(B)
is a Utah-licensed physician, a Utah-licensed professional engineer, or a 
scientist with relevant training and experience; and
(C)
represents local and special service districts in the state;
(ii)
two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
(iii)
one representative from the mineral industry;
(iv)
one representative from the manufacturing industry;
(v)
one representative who represents agricultural and livestock interests;
(vi)
one representative from the public who represents:
(A)
an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B)
a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does 
not represent industry interests; and
(vii)
one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public 
health.
(2)
A member of the board shall:
(a)
be knowledgeable about water quality matters, as evidenced by a professional 
degree, a professional accreditation, or documented experience;
(b)
be a resident of Utah;
(c)
attend board meetings in accordance with the attendance rules made by the 
department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(A); and
(d)
comply with all applicable statutes, rules, and policies, including the conflict of 
interest rules made by the department under Subsection 
19-1-201
(1)(d)(i)(B) and the 
conflict of interest provisions described in Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of 
Interest.
(3)
No more than five of the appointed members may be from the same political party.
(4)
(3)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with 
the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, 
Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(5)
(4)
(a)
A member shall be appointed for a term of four years and is eligible for 
reappointment.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(5)(a)
(4)(a)
, the governor 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 half of the appointed board is 
appointed every two years.
(6)
(5)
A member shall hold office until the expiration of the member's term and until the 
member's successor is appointed, not to exceed 90 days after the formal expiration of the 
term.
(7)
(6)
The board shall:
(a)
organize and annually select one of its members as chair and one of its members as 
vice chair;
(b)
hold at least four regular meetings each calendar year; and
(c)
keep minutes of its proceedings which are open to the public for inspection.
(8)
(7)
The chair may call a special meeting upon the request of three or more members of 
the board.
(9)
(8)
Each member of the board and the director shall be notified of the time and place of 
each meeting.
(10)
(9)
Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, 
and the action of a majority of members present is the action of the board.
(11)
(10)
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
.
Section 10, Section 
19-6-103
 is amended to read:
19-6-103
. Waste Management and Radiation Control Board -- Members -- 
Terms -- Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.
(1)
The board consists of the following 12 members:
(a)
the following non-voting member, except that the member may vote to break a tie 
vote between the voting members:
(i)
the executive director; or
(ii)
an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
(b)
the following 11 voting members appointed by the governor with the advice and 
consent of the Senate in accordance with 
Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies
:
(i)
one representative who is:
(A)
not connected with industry; and
(B)
a Utah-licensed professional engineer;
(ii)
two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
(iii)
one representative from the manufacturing, mining, or fuel industry;
(iv)
one representative from the private solid or hazardous waste disposal industry;
(v)
one representative from the private hazardous waste recovery industry;
(vi)
one representative from the radioactive waste management industry;
(vii)
one representative from the uranium milling industry;
(viii)
one representative from the public who represents:
(A)
an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B)
a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does 
not represent industry interests;
(ix)
one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public 
health and a licensed:
(A)
medical doctor; or
(B)
dentist; and
(x)
one representative who is:
(A)
a medical physicist or a health physicist; or
(B)
a professional employed in the field of radiation safety.
(2)
A member of the board shall:
(a)
be knowledgeable about solid and hazardous waste matters and radiation safety and 
protection as evidenced by a professional degree, a professional accreditation, or 
documented experience;
(b)
be a resident of Utah;
(c)
attend board meetings in accordance with the attendance rules made by the 
department under Subsection 
19-1-201(1)(d)(i)(A)
; and
(d)
comply with all applicable statutes, rules, and policies, including the conflict of 
interest rules made by the department in accordance with Subsection 
19-1-201(1)(d)(i)(B)
 and the conflict of interest provisions described in 
Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest
.
(3)
No more than six of the appointed members may be from the same political party.
(4)
(3)
(a)
Members shall be appointed for terms of four years each.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(4)(a)
(3)(a)
, the governor 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 half of the appointed board is 
appointed every two years.
(5)
(4)
Each member is eligible for reappointment.
(6)
(5)
Board members shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms and until 
their successors are appointed, but not more than 90 days after the expiration of their 
terms.
(7)
(6)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term by the governor, after considering recommendations of 
the board and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(8)
(7)
The board shall elect a chair and vice chair on or before April 1 of each year from 
its membership.
(9)
(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
.
(10)
(9)
(a)
The board shall hold a meeting at least once every three months including 
one meeting during each annual general session of the Legislature.
(b)
Meetings shall be held on the call of the chair, the director, or any three of the 
members.
(11)
(10)
Six members constitute a quorum at any meeting, and the action of the majority 
of members present is the action of the board.
Section 11, Section 
26B-1-426
 is amended to read:
26B-1-426
. Board of Aging and Adult Services -- Members, appointment, terms, 
vacancies, chairperson, compensation, meetings, quorum.
(1)
The Board of Aging and Adult Services created in Section 
26B-1-204
 shall have seven 
members who are appointed or reappointed by the governor with the advice and consent 
of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.
(2)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), each member shall be appointed for a 
term of four years, and is eligible for one reappointment.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor 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.
(c)
Board members shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms and until 
their successors are appointed, which may not exceed 90 days after the formal 
expiration of a term.
(d)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with 
the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 
2, Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(3)
(a)
No more than four members of the board may be from the same political party. 
(b)
(3)
The board shall have diversity of gender, ethnicity, and culture; and members shall 
be chosen on the basis of their active interest, experience, and demonstrated ability to 
deal with issues related to the Board of Aging and Adult Services.
(4)
(a)
The board shall annually elect a chairperson from the board's membership.
(b)
The board shall hold meetings at least once every three months.
(c)
Within budgetary constraints, meetings may be held from time to time on the call of 
the chairperson or of the majority of the members of the board.
(d)
Four members of the board are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting, and, 
if a quorum exists, the action of the majority of members present shall be the action 
of the board.
(5)
A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but, at 
the executive director's discretion, 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
.
(6)
(a)
The board shall adopt bylaws governing its activities. 
(b)
The bylaws described in Subsection (6)(a) shall include procedures for removal of a 
board member who is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements of the board 
member's appointment.
(7)
The board has program policymaking authority for the division over which the board 
presides.
(8)
A member of the board shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in 
Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest.
Section 12, Section 
32B-2-201
 is amended to read:
32B-2-201
. Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission created.
(1)
(a)
There is created the "Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission." 
(b)
The commission is the governing board over the department.
(2)
(a)
The commission is composed of seven part-time commissioners appointed by 
the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with 
Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies
.
(b)
No more than four commissioners may be of the same political party.
(3)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection 
(3)(b)
, as terms of commissioners expire, the 
governor shall appoint each new commissioner or reappointed commissioner to a 
four-year term.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(3)(a)
, the governor shall, at the 
time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the 
terms of no more than three commissioners expire in a fiscal year.
(4)
(a)
When a vacancy occurs on the commission for any reason, the governor shall 
appoint a replacement for the unexpired term with the advice and consent of the 
Senate.
(b)
Unless removed in accordance with Subsection 
(6)
, a commissioner shall remain on 
the commission after the expiration of a term until a successor is appointed by the 
governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(5)
A commissioner shall take the oath of office.
(6)
(a)
The governor may remove a commissioner from the commission for cause, 
neglect of duty, inefficiency, or malfeasance after a public hearing conducted by:
(i)
the governor; or
(ii)
an impartial hearing examiner appointed by the governor to conduct the hearing.
(b)
At least 10 days before the hearing described in Subsection 
(6)(a)
, the governor shall 
provide the commissioner notice of:
(i)
the date, time, and place of the hearing; and
(ii)
the alleged grounds for the removal.
(c)
The commissioner shall have an opportunity to:
(i)
attend the hearing;
(ii)
present witnesses and other evidence; and
(iii)
confront and cross examine witnesses.
(d)
After a hearing under this Subsection 
(6)
:
(i)
the person conducting the hearing shall prepare written findings of fact and 
conclusions of law; and
(ii)
the governor shall serve a copy of the prepared findings and conclusions upon the 
commissioner.
(e)
If a hearing under this Subsection 
(6)
 is held before a hearing examiner, the hearing 
examiner shall issue a written recommendation to the governor in addition to 
complying with Subsection 
(6)(d)
.
(f)
A commissioner has five days from the day on which the commissioner receives the 
findings and conclusions described in Subsection 
(6)(d)
 to file written objections to 
the recommendation before the governor issues a final order.
(g)
The governor shall:
(i)
issue the final order under this Subsection 
(6)
 in writing; and
(ii)
serve the final order upon the commissioner.
(7)
A commissioner may not receive compensation or benefits for the commissioner'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
.
(8)
(a)
(i)
The governor shall annually appoint the chair of the commission.
(ii)
A commissioner serves as chair to the commission at the pleasure of the governor.
(iii)
If removed as chair, the commissioner continues to serve as a commissioner 
unless removed as a commissioner under Subsection 
(6)
.
(b)
The commission shall elect:
(i)
another commissioner to serve as vice chair; and
(ii)
other commission officers as the commission considers advisable.
(c)
A commissioner elected under Subsection 
(8)(b)
 shall serve in the office to which the 
commissioner is elected at the pleasure of the commission.
(9)
(a)
Each commissioner has equal voting rights on a commission matter when in 
attendance at a commission meeting.
(b)
Four commissioners is a quorum for conducting commission business.
(c)
A majority vote of the quorum present at a meeting is required for the commission to 
act.
(d)
A commissioner shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in 
Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest
.
(10)
(a)
The commission shall meet at least monthly, but may hold other meetings at 
times and places as scheduled by:
(i)
the commission;
(ii)
the chair; or
(iii)
three commissioners upon filing a written request for a meeting with the chair.
(b)
(i)
Notice of the time and place of a commission meeting shall be given to each 
commissioner, and to the public in compliance with 
Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and 
Public Meetings Act
.
(ii)
A commission meeting is open to the public, except for a commission meeting or 
portion of a commission meeting that is closed by the commission as authorized 
by Sections 
52-4-204
 and 
52-4-205
.
Section 13, Section 
34A-1-205
 is amended to read:
34A-1-205
. Appeals Board -- Chair -- Appointment -- Compensation -- 
Qualifications.
(1)
(a)
There is created the Appeals Board within the commission consisting of three 
members.
(b)
The board may call and preside at adjudicative proceedings to review an order or 
decision that is subject to review by the Appeals Board under this title.
(2)
(a)
With the advice and consent of the Senate and in accordance with this section, the 
governor shall appoint:
(i)
one member of the board to represent employers; and
(ii)
one member of the board to represent employees.
(b)
With the advice and consent of the Senate and in accordance with this section, the 
governor may appoint:
(i)
one alternate member of the board to represent employers in the event that the 
member representing employers is unavailable; or
(ii)
one alternate member of the board to represent employees in the event that the 
member representing employees is unavailable.
(c)
In making the appointments described in this subsection, the governor shall:
(i)
when appointing a member or alternate member to represent employers, consider 
nominations from employer organizations;
 and
(ii)
when appointing a member or alternate member to represent employees, consider 
nominations from employee organizations
;
.
(iii)
ensure that no more than two members belong to the same political party; and
(iv)
ensure that an alternate member belongs to the same political party as the 
member for whom the alternate stands in.
(d)
The governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, make appointments 
to the board so that at least two of the members of the board are members of the Utah 
State Bar in good standing or resigned from the Utah State Bar in good standing.
(3)
(a)
The term of a member and an alternate member shall be six years beginning on 
March 1 of the year the member or alternate member is appointed, except that the 
governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of 
terms to ensure that the terms of members and alternate members are staggered so 
that one member and alternate member is appointed every two years.
(b)
The governor may remove a member or alternate member only for inefficiency, 
neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, or other good and sufficient 
cause.
(c)
A member or alternate member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and 
has qualified.
(4)
A member and alternate member shall be part-time and receive compensation as 
provided by 
Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act
.
(5)
(a)
The chief officer of the board shall be the chair, who shall serve as the executive 
and administrative head of the board.
(b)
The governor shall appoint and may remove at will the chair from the position of 
chair.
(6)
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to transact business.
(7)
(a)
The commission shall provide the Appeals Board necessary staff support, except 
as provided in Subsection 
(7)(b)
.
(b)
At the request of the Appeals Board, the attorney general shall act as an impartial aid 
to the Appeals Board in outlining the facts and the issues.
Section 14, Section 
35A-1-205
 is amended to read:
35A-1-205
. Workforce Appeals Board -- Chair -- Appointment -- Compensation 
-- Qualifications.
(1)
There is created the Workforce Appeals Board within the department consisting of one 
or more panels to hear and decide appeals from the decision of an administrative law 
judge.
(2)
(a)
A panel shall consist of three impartial members appointed by the governor as 
follows:
(i)
(a)
the board chair, appointed in accordance with Subsection 
(5)
;
(ii)
(b)
one member appointed to represent employers; and in making this appointment, 
the governor shall consider nominations from employer organizations; and
(iii)
(c)
one member appointed to represent employees; and in making this appointment, 
the governor shall consider nominations from employee organizations.
(b)
No more than two members of a panel may belong to the same political party.
(3)
(a)
(i)
The term of a member shall be six years beginning on March 1 of the year 
the member is appointed, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 
(3)(a)(ii)
.
(ii)
The governor 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 
one third of the members are appointed every two years.
(b)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term.
(c)
The governor may remove a member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance 
or misfeasance in office, or other good and sufficient cause.
(d)
A member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and has qualified.
(4)
(a)
Except as provided in Subsection 
(4)(b)
, a member may not receive compensation 
or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in 
accordance with:
(i)
Section 
63A-3-106
;
(ii)
Section 
63A-3-107
; and
(iii)
rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(b)
The member appointed as board chair in accordance with Subsection 
(5)
 shall be 
compensated at an hourly rate determined by the Division of Human Resource 
Management in accordance with 
Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel 
Management Act
.
(5)
(a)
The chief officer of the board shall be the chair, who shall serve as the executive 
and administrative head of the board.
(b)
The chair shall be appointed by the governor to represent the public and may be 
removed from that position at the will of the governor.
(c)
The chair shall be experienced in administration and possess any additional 
qualifications determined by the governor.
(6)
(a)
The chair shall designate an alternate from a panel appointed under this section:
(i)
in the absence of a regular member or the chair; or
(ii)
if the regular member or the chair has a conflict of interest.
(b)
Each case shall be decided by a full three-member panel.
(7)
The department shall provide the Workforce Appeals Board necessary staff support, 
except, the board may employ, retain, or appoint legal counsel.
Section 15, Section 
35A-1-206
 is amended to read:
35A-1-206
. State Workforce Development Board -- Appointment -- Membership 
-- Terms of members -- Compensation.
(1)
There is created within the department the State Workforce Development Board in 
accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 29 
U.S.C. Sec. 3101 et seq.
(2)
The board shall consist of the following 
38 
members:
(a)
the governor or the governor's designee;
(b)
one member of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate;
(c)
one representative of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the 
House of Representatives;
(d)
(b)
the executive director or the executive director's designee;
(e)
(c)
the executive director of the Department of 
Health and 
Human Services or the 
executive director's designee;
(f)
(d)
the director of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation or the director's designee;
(g)
(e)
the state superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
(h)
(f)
the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;
(i)
(g)
the executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity or the 
executive director's designee;
(j)
(h)
the executive director of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs or the 
executive director's designee; and
(k)
(i)
the following members appointed by the governor:
(i)
20 representatives of business in the state, selected among the following:
(A)
owners of businesses, chief executive or operating officers of businesses, or 
other business executives or employers with policymaking or hiring authority;
(B)
representatives of businesses, including small businesses, that provide 
employment opportunities that include high-quality, work-relevant training and 
development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state; and
(C)
representatives of businesses appointed from among individuals nominated by 
state business organizations or business trade associations;
(ii)
six representatives of the workforce within the state, which:
(A)
shall include at least two representatives of labor organizations who have been 
nominated by state labor federations;
(B)
shall include at least one representative from a registered apprentice program;
(C)
may include one or more representatives from a community-based 
organization that has demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the 
employment, training, or educational needs of individuals with barriers to 
employment; and
(D)
may include one or more representatives from an organization that has 
demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, 
or education needs of eligible youth, including organizations that serve out of 
school youth; and
(iii)
two elected officials that represent a city or a county.
(3)
(a)
The governor shall appoint one of the appointed business representatives as chair 
of the board.
(b)
The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
(4)
(a)
The governor shall ensure that members appointed to the board represent diverse 
geographic areas of the state, including urban, suburban, and rural areas.
(b)
A member appointed by the governor shall serve a term of four years and may be 
reappointed to one additional term.
(c)
A member shall continue to serve until the member's successor has been appointed 
and qualified.
(d)
Except as provided in Subsection 
(4)(e)
, as terms of board members expire, the 
governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
(e)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(4)(d)
, the governor 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 one half of the board is 
appointed every two years.
(f)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term.
(g)
The executive director shall terminate the term of any governor-appointed member 
of the board if the member leaves the position that qualified the member for the 
appointment.
(5)
A majority of members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(6)
(a)
A member of the 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 as 
allowed in:
(i)
(a)
Section 
63A-3-106
;
(ii)
(b)
Section 
63A-3-107
; and
(iii)
(c)
rules made by the Division of Finance according to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(b)
Compensation and expenses of a member who is a legislator are governed by 
Section 
36-2-2
 and Legislative Joint Rules, 
Title 5, Legislative Compensation and 
Expenses
.
(7)
The department shall provide staff and administrative support to the board at the 
direction of the executive director.
(8)
The board has the duties, responsibilities, and powers described in 29 U.S.C. Sec. 3111, 
including:
(a)
identifying opportunities to align initiatives in education, training, workforce 
development, and economic development;
(b)
developing and implementing the state workforce services plan described in Section 
35A-1-207
;
(c)
utilizing strategic partners to ensure the needs of industry are met, including the 
development of expanded strategies for partnerships for in-demand occupations and 
understanding and adapting to economic changes;
(d)
developing strategies for staff training;
(e)
developing and improving employment centers; and
(f)
performing other responsibilities within the scope of workforce services as requested 
by:
(i)
the Legislature;
(ii)
the governor; or
(iii)
the executive director.
Section 16, Section 
36-2-4
 is amended to read:
36-2-4
. Legislative Compensation Commission created -- Governor's 
considerations in appointments -- Organization and expenses.
(1)
There is created a state Legislative Compensation Commission composed of seven 
members appointed by the governor
, not more than four of whom shall be from the 
same political party
.
(2)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection 
(2)(b)
, the members shall be appointed for 
four-year terms.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(2)(a)
, the governor 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.
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the vacated member was 
chosen.
(3)
In appointing members of the commission, the governor shall give consideration to 
achieving representation from the major geographic areas of the state, and representation 
from a broad cross section of occupational, professional, employee, and management 
interests.
(4)
The commission shall select a chair. Four members of the commission shall constitute a 
quorum. The commission shall not make any final determination without the 
concurrence of a majority of the commission's members appointed and serving on the 
commission being present.
(5)
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
.
(6)
(a)
The commission shall be a citizen commission and no member or employee of the 
legislative, judicial, or executive branch is eligible for appointment to the 
commission.
(b)
The executive director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget:
(i)
shall provide staff to the commission; and
(ii)
is responsible for administration, budgeting, procurement, and related 
management functions for the commission.
Section 17, Section 
40-6-4
 is amended to read:
40-6-4
. Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining created -- Functions -- Appointment of 
members -- Terms -- Chair -- Quorum -- Expenses.
(1)
(a)
There is created within the Department of Natural Resources the Board of Oil, 
Gas, and Mining.
(b)
The board shall be the policy making body for the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining.
(2)
(a)
The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor with the 
advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, 
Vacancies.
(b)
No more than four members shall be from the same political party.
(c)
(b)
In accordance with the requirements of Section 
79-2-203
, the members 
appointed under Subsection (2)(a) shall include the following:
(i)
two members who are knowledgeable in mining matters;
(ii)
two members who are knowledgeable in oil and gas matters;
(iii)
one member who is knowledgeable in ecological and environmental matters;
(iv)
one member who:
(A)
is a private land owner;
(B)
owns a mineral or royalty interest; and
(C)
is knowledgeable in mineral or royalty interests; and
(v)
one member who is knowledgeable in geological matters.
(3)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current board members 
expire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a 
four-year term.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor 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.
(c)
A member shall hold office until the expiration of the member's term and until the 
member's successor is appointed, but not more than 90 days after the expiration of the 
member's term.
(4)
(a)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall 
be appointed for the unexpired term by the governor with the advice and consent of 
the Senate.
(b)
The person appointed shall have the same qualifications as the person's predecessor.
(5)
When the governor makes a new appointment or reappointment under Subsection (3)(a), 
or a vacancy appointment under Subsection (4)(a), the governor's new appointment, 
reappointment, or vacancy appointment shall be made with the advice and consent of the 
Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies.
(6)
(a)
The board shall appoint its chair from the membership.
(b)
Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business 
and the holding of hearings.
(7)
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
.
(8)
A member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest.
Section 18, Section 
51-7-16
 is amended to read:
51-7-16
. State Money Management Council -- Members -- Terms -- Vacancies -- 
Chair and vice chair-- Executive secretary -- Meetings -- Quorum -- Members' disclosure 
of interests -- Per diem and expenses.
(1)
(a)
There is created a State Money Management Council composed of five members 
appointed or reappointed by the governor after consultation with the state treasurer 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 
24, Part 2, Vacancies.
(b)
The members of the council shall be qualified by training and experience in the field 
of investment or finance as follows:
(i)
at least one member, but not more than two members, shall be experienced in the 
banking business;
(ii)
at least one member, but not more than two members, shall be an elected 
treasurer;
(iii)
at least one member, but not more than two members, shall be an appointed 
public treasurer; and
(iv)
two members, but not more than two members, shall be experienced in the field 
of investment.
(c)
No more than three members of the council may be from the same political party.
(2)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), the council members shall be appointed 
for terms of four years.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall, at the 
time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the 
terms of council members are staggered so that approximately half of the council is 
appointed every two years.
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with 
the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 
2, Vacancies, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(d)
All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(3)
(a)
The council members shall elect a chair and vice chair.
(b)
The state treasurer shall serve as executive secretary of the council without vote.
(4)
(a)
The council shall meet at least once per quarter at a regular date to be fixed by the 
council and at other times at the call of the chair, the state treasurer, or any two 
members of the council.
(b)
Three members are a quorum for the transaction of business.
(c)
Actions of the council require a vote of a majority of those present.
(d)
All meetings of the council and records of its proceedings are open for inspection by 
the public at the state treasurer's office during regular business hours except for:
(i)
reports of the commissioner of financial institutions concerning the identity, 
liquidity, or financial condition of qualified depositories and the amount of public 
funds each is eligible to hold; and
(ii)
reports of the director concerning the identity, liquidity, or financial condition of 
certified dealers.
(5)
(a)
Each member of the council shall file a sworn or written statement with the 
lieutenant governor that discloses any position or employment or ownership interest 
that the member has in any financial institution or investment organization.
(b)
Each member shall file the statement required by this Subsection (5) when the 
member becomes a member of the council and when substantial changes in the 
member's position, employment, or ownership interests occur.
(c)
Each member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in Title 
63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest.
(6)
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
.
Section 19, Section 
53B-34-110
 is amended to read:
53B-34-110
. Talent advisory councils.
(1)
As used in this section:
(a)
"Advisory council" means an advisory council the talent board creates under 
Subsection (10).
(b)
"Institution of higher education" means the same as the term is defined in Section 
53B-1-102
.
(c)
"Talent initiative" means an initiative the board creates under Subsection (2).
(2)
(a)
Subject to legislative appropriations and in accordance with the proposal process 
and other provisions of this section, the board shall develop and oversee one or more 
talent initiatives that include providing funding for expanded programs at an 
institution of higher education related to the talent initiative.
(b)
The board shall ensure that a talent initiative the board creates:
(i)
uses a name for the talent initiative that reflects the area the initiative is targeting;
(ii)
contains an outline of the disciplines, industries, degrees, certifications, 
credentials, and types of skills the talent initiative will target; and
(iii)
uses a corresponding advisory council created in Subsection (10).
(3)
In creating a talent initiative, the board shall facilitate collaborations between an 
institution of higher education and participating employers that:
(a)
create expanded, multidisciplinary programs or stackable credential programs offered 
at a technical college, undergraduate, or graduate level of study; and
(b)
prepare students to be workforce participants in jobs requiring skills related to a 
talent initiative.
(4)
(a)
An institution of higher education seeking to partner with one or more 
participating employers to create a program related to a talent initiative shall submit a 
proposal to the talent board through a process the talent board creates.
(b)
An institution of higher education shall submit a proposal that contains:
(i)
a description of the proposed program, including:
(A)
implementation timelines for the program;
(B)
a demonstration of how the program will be responsive to the talent needs 
related to the talent initiative;
(C)
an outline of relevant industry involvement that includes at least one 
participating employer that partners with the institution of higher education; and
(D)
an explanation of how the program addresses an unmet regional workforce 
need related to a talent initiative;
(ii)
an estimate of:
(A)
projected student enrollment and completion rates for a program;
(B)
the academic credit or credentials that a program will provide; and
(C)
occupations for which a graduate will qualify;
(iii)
evidence that each participating employer is committed to participating and 
contributing to the program by providing any combination of:
(A)
instruction;
(B)
curriculum review;
(C)
feedback regarding effectiveness of program graduates as employees;
(D)
work-based learning opportunities; or
(E)
mentoring;
(iv)
a description of any resources a participating employer will provide within the 
program; and
(v)
the amount of funding requested for the program, including:
(A)
the justification for the funding; and
(B)
the cost per student served as estimated under Subsection (4)(b)(ii).
(5)
In reviewing a proposal, the talent board shall provide a proposal to the relevant 
advisory council described in Subsections (10) and (11).
(6)
The relevant advisory council shall:
(a)
review and prioritize each proposal the advisory council receives; and
(b)
recommend to the talent board whether the proposal should be funded and the 
funding amount based on:
(i)
the quality and completeness of the elements of the proposal described in 
Subsection (4)(b);
(ii)
to what extent the proposed program:
(A)
would expand the capacity to meet state or regional workforce needs related 
to the talent initiative;
(B)
would integrate industry-relevant competencies with disciplinary expertise;
(C)
would incorporate internships or significant project experiences, including 
team-based experiences;
(D)
identifies how industry professionals would participate in elements described 
in Subsection (4)(b)(iii); and
(E)
would be cost effective; and
(iii)
other relevant criteria as the relevant advisory council and the talent board 
determines.
(7)
The board shall review the recommendations of an advisory council and may provide 
funding for a program related to a talent initiative using the criteria described in 
Subsection (6)(b).
(8)
In a form that the board approves, each institution of higher education that receives 
funding shall annually provide written information to the board regarding the activities, 
successes, and challenges related to administering the program related to the talent 
initiative, including:
(a)
specific entities that received funding under this section;
(b)
the amount of funding provided to each entity;
(c)
the number of participating students in each program;
(d)
the number of graduates of the program;
(e)
the number of graduates of the program employed in jobs requiring skills related to 
the talent initiative; and
(f)
progress and achievements relevant to the implementation timeline submitted under 
Subsection (4)(b)(i)(A).
(9)
On or before October 1 of each year, the board shall provide an annual written report 
containing the information described in Subsection (8) to the:
(a)
Education Interim Committee; and
(b)
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee.
(10)
The talent board shall create a talent advisory council for each talent initiative created 
under Subsection (2) to make recommendations to the board regarding the 
administration of a talent initiative including:
(a)
a deep technology initiative;
(b)
a life sciences workforce initiative; and
(c)
health professions initiatives including a nursing initiative.
(11)
An advisory council shall consist of the following members:
(a)
four members who have extensive experience in the talent initiative's subject matter 
from the private sector whom the chair of the talent board appoints and the board 
approves;
(b)
a representative of the board described in Section 
53B-1-402
 whom the chair of the 
board appoints;
(c)
a representative of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity whom the 
executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity appoints;
(d)
a representative from Talent Ready Utah;
 and
(e)
one member of the Senate whom the president of the Senate appoints;
(f)
one member of the House of Representatives whom the speaker of the House of 
Representatives appoints; and
(g)
(e)
any other specialized industry experts whom a majority of the advisory council 
may invite to participate as needed as nonvoting members.
(12)
Talent Ready Utah shall provide staff support for an advisory council.
(13)
(a)
Two advisory council members appointed under Subsection (11)(a) shall serve 
an initial term of two years.
(b)
Except as described in Subsection (13)(a), all other advisory council members shall 
serve an initial term of four years.
(c)
Successor advisory council members upon appointment or reappointment shall each 
serve a term of four years.
(d)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the initial appointing 
authority shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(e)
An advisory council member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
(14)
A vote of a majority of the advisory council members constitutes an action of the 
advisory council.
(15)
The duties of the advisory council include reviewing, prioritizing, and making 
recommendations to the board regarding proposals for funding under the talent initiative 
created in accordance with Subsection (2) for which the council was created.
(16)
An advisory council member may not receive compensation or benefits for the 
member's service, but 
an advisory council member who is not a legislator 
may receive 
per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a)
Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
; and
(b)
rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(17)
The board may discontinue a talent initiative and the related talent advisory council by 
majority vote.
Section 20, Section 
54-10a-202
 is amended to read:
54-10a-202
. Committee of Consumer Services.
(1)
(a)
There is created within the office a committee known as the "Committee of 
Consumer Services."
(b)
A member of the committee shall maintain the member's principal residence within 
Utah.
(2)
(a)
The governor shall appoint five members to the committee subject to Subsection 
(3)
.
(b)
Except as required by Subsection 
(2)(c)
, as terms of current committee members 
expire, the governor shall appoint a new member or reappointed member to a 
four-year term.
(c)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(2)(b)
, the governor shall, at the 
time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the 
terms of committee members are staggered so that approximately half of the 
committee is appointed every two years.
(d)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall appoint 
a replacement for the unexpired term.
(3)
Members of the committee shall represent the following consumer interests:
(a)
one member shall be an individual with experience and understanding of issues 
affecting low-income residents;
(b)
one member shall be a retired person;
(c)
one member shall be an individual with experience and understanding of issues 
affecting small commercial consumers;
(d)
one member shall be a farmer or rancher who uses electric power to pump water in 
the member's farming or ranching operation; and
(e)
one member shall be a residential consumer.
(4)
(a)
No more than three members of the committee may be from the same political 
party.
(b)
(4)
Subject to Subsection 
(3)
, for a member of the committee appointed on or after 
May 12, 2009, the governor shall appoint, to the extent possible, an individual with 
expertise or experience in:
(i)
(a)
public utility matters related to consumers;
(ii)
(b)
economics;
(iii)
(c)
accounting;
(iv)
(d)
financing;
(v)
(e)
engineering; or
(vi)
(f)
public utilities law.
(5)
The governor shall designate one member as chair of the committee.
(6)
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
.
(7)
(a)
The committee may hold monthly meetings.
(b)
The committee may hold other meetings, at the times and places the chair and a 
majority of the committee determine.
(8)
(a)
Three members of the committee constitute a quorum of the committee.
(b)
A majority of members voting when a quorum is present constitutes an action of the 
committee.
Section 21, Section 
63H-8-201
 is amended to read:
63H-8-201
. Creation -- Trustees -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Chair -- Powers -- 
Quorum -- Per diem and expenses -- Annual conflict of interest disclosure statement -- 
Penalties.
(1)
(a)
There is created an independent body politic and corporate, constituting a public 
corporation, known as the "Utah Housing Corporation."
(b)
The corporation may also be known and do business as the:
(i)
Utah Housing Finance Association; and
(ii)
Utah Housing Finance Agency in connection with a contract entered into when 
that was the corporation's legal name.
(c)
No other entity may use the names described in Subsections (1)(a) and (b) without 
the express approval of the corporation.
(2)
The corporation is governed by a board of trustees composed of the following nine 
trustees:
(a)
the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the executive 
director's designee;
(b)
the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions or the commissioner's 
designee;
(c)
the state treasurer or the treasurer's designee; and
(d)
six public trustees, who are private citizens of the state, as follows:
(i)
two people who represent the mortgage lending industry;
(ii)
two people who represent the home building and real estate industry; and
(iii)
two people who represent the public at large.
(3)
The governor shall:
(a)
appoint the six public trustees of the corporation with the advice and consent of the 
Senate in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies; and
(b)
ensure that
:
 the six public trustees are from different counties and are residents of 
the state.
(i)
the six public trustees are from different counties and are residents of the state; 
and
(ii)
not more than three of the public trustees are members of the same political party.
(4)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), the governor shall appoint the six public 
trustees to terms of office of four years each.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the governor shall, at the 
time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the 
terms of corporation trustees are staggered so that approximately half of the board is 
appointed every two years.
(5)
(a)
A public trustee of the corporation may be removed from office for cause either 
by the governor or by an affirmative vote of six trustees of the corporation.
(b)
When a vacancy occurs in the board of trustees for any reason, the replacement shall 
be appointed for the unexpired term.
(c)
A public trustee shall hold office for the term of appointment and until the trustee's 
successor has been appointed and qualified.
(d)
A public trustee is eligible for reappointment but may not serve more than two full 
consecutive terms.
(6)
(a)
The governor shall select the chair of the corporation.
(b)
The trustees shall elect from among their number a vice chair and other officers they 
may determine.
(7)
(a)
Five trustees of the corporation constitute a quorum for transaction of business.
(b)
An affirmative vote of at least five trustees is necessary for any action to be taken by 
the corporation.
(c)
A vacancy in the board of trustees does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise 
all rights and perform all duties of the corporation.
(8)
A trustee may not receive compensation or benefits for the trustee'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 according to Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(9)
A trustee shall, no sooner than January 1 and no later than January 31 of each year 
during which the trustee holds office on the board of trustees:
(a)
prepare a written conflict of interest disclosure statement that contains a response to 
each item of information described in Subsection 
20A-11-1604
(6); and
(b)
submit the written disclosure statement to the administrator or clerk of the board of 
trustees.
(10)
(a)
No later than 10 business days after the date on which the trustee submits the 
written disclosure statement described in Subsection (9) to the administrator or clerk 
of the board of trustees, the administrator or clerk shall:
(i)
post a copy of the written disclosure statement on the corporation's website; and
(ii)
provide the lieutenant governor with a link to the electronic posting described in 
Subsection (10)(a)(i).
(b)
The administrator or clerk shall ensure that the trustee's written disclosure statement 
remains posted on the corporation's website until the trustee leaves office.
(11)
The administrator or clerk of the board of trustees shall take the action described in 
Subsection (12) if:
(a)
a trustee fails to timely file the written disclosure statement described in Subsection 
(9); or
(b)
a submitted written disclosure statement does not comply with the requirements of 
Subsection 
20A-11-1604
(6).
(12)
If a circumstance described in Subsection (11) occurs, the administrator or clerk of the 
board of trustees shall, within five days after the day on which the administrator or clerk 
determines that a violation occurred, notify the trustee of the violation and direct the 
trustee to submit an amended written disclosure statement correcting the problem.
(13)
(a)
It is unlawful for a trustee to fail to submit or amend a written disclosure 
statement within seven days after the day on which the trustee receives the notice 
described in Subsection (12).
(b)
A trustee who violates Subsection (13)(a) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(c)
The administrator or clerk of the board of trustees shall report a violation of 
Subsection (13)(a) to the attorney general.
(d)
In addition to the criminal penalty described in Subsection (13)(b), the administrator 
or clerk of the board of trustees shall impose a civil fine of $100 against a member 
who violates Subsection (13)(a).
(14)
The administrator or clerk of the board shall deposit a fine collected under this section 
into the corporation's account to pay for the costs of administering this section.
(15)
In addition to the written disclosure statement described in Subsection (9), a trustee 
described in Subsection (2)(d) shall also comply with the conflict of interest provisions 
described in Section 
63G-24-301
.
Section 22, Section 
63M-15-201
 is amended to read:
63M-15-201
. Composition -- Appointments -- Terms -- Removal.
(1)
There is created within the governor's office the 
"
Utah Marriage Commission.
"
(2)
The commission comprises at least 10 members but no more than 30 members, 
appointed as follows:
(a)
the president of the Senate shall appoint two members of the Senate;
(b)
the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members of the 
House of Representatives;
(c)
(2)
the 
The 
governor, or commission leadership under Section 
63M-15-202
, shall 
appoint up to 28 
commission 
members that:
(i)
(a)
may come from the following groups:
(A)
(i)
non-profit organizations or governmental agencies;
(B)
(ii)
social workers who are, or have been, licensed under 
Title 58, Chapter 60, 
Part 2, Social Worker Licensing Act
;
(C)
(iii)
psychologists who are, or have been, licensed under 
Title 58, Chapter 61, 
Psychologist Licensing Act
;
(D)
(iv)
physicians who are, or have been, board certified in psychiatry and are, or 
have been, licensed under 
Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act
, or 
Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act
;
(E)
(v)
marriage and family therapists who are, or have been, licensed under 
Title 
58, Chapter 60, Part 3, Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Act
;
(F)
(vi)
representatives of faith communities;
(G)
(vii)
public health professionals;
(H)
(viii)
representatives of domestic violence prevention organizations;
(I)
(ix)
academics from marriage and family studies departments, social or 
behavioral sciences departments, health sciences departments, colleges of law, or 
other related and supporting departments at institutions of higher education in this 
state;
(J)
(x)
the general public;
(K)
(xi)
individuals with marketing or public relations experience; and
(L)
(xii)
legal professionals; or
(ii)
(b)
have skills or expertise the commission requires to fulfill the commission's 
duties described in Section 
63M-15-204
.
(3)
(a)
An individual appointed under Subsection 
(2)(c)
(2)
 shall serve for a term of four 
years.
(b)
If approved by the commission, an individual may be appointed for subsequent terms.
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed by the applicable appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired 
term of the original appointment.
(d)
Upon majority vote within commission leadership, commission leadership may 
remove a member of the commission if the member is unable to serve.
(e)
Commission leadership may appoint as many non-voting members as necessary if 
the individuals appointed have skills or expertise related to the commission's duties, 
described in Section 
63M-15-204
.
Section 23, Section 
63N-7-201
 is amended to read:
63N-7-201
. Board of Tourism created -- Members -- Meetings -- Expenses.
(1)
There is created within the tourism office the Board of Tourism Development.
(2)
(a)
The board shall consist of 15 members appointed or reappointed by the governor 
to four-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor 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.
(3)
The members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms unless the governor 
determines that an additional term is in the best interest of the state.
(4)
Not more than eight members of the board may be from the same political party.
(5)
(4)
(a)
The members shall be representative of:
(i)
all areas of the state with six being appointed from separate geographical areas as 
provided in Subsection 
(5)(b)
(4)(b)
; and
(ii)
a diverse mix of business ownership or executive management of tourism related 
industries.
(b)
The geographical representatives shall be appointed as follows:
(i)
one member from Salt Lake, Tooele, or Morgan County;
(ii)
one member from Davis, Weber, Box Elder, Cache, or Rich County;
(iii)
one member from Utah, Summit, Juab, or Wasatch County;
(iv)
one member from Carbon, Emery, Grand, Duchesne, Daggett, or Uintah County;
(v)
one member from San Juan, Piute, Wayne, Garfield, or Kane County; and
(vi)
one member from Washington, Iron, Beaver, Sanpete, Sevier, or Millard County.
(c)
The tourism industry representatives of ownership or executive management shall be 
appointed as follows:
(i)
one member from ownership or executive management of the lodging industry, as 
recommended by the tourism industry for the governor's consideration;
(ii)
one member from ownership or executive management of the restaurant industry, 
as recommended by the restaurant industry for the governor's consideration;
(iii)
one member from ownership or executive management of the ski industry, as 
recommended by the ski industry for the governor's consideration; and
(iv)
one member from ownership or executive management of a tourism-related 
transportation provider, as recommended by the tourism industry for the 
governor's consideration.
(d)
One member shall be appointed at large from ownership or executive management of 
business, finance, economic policy, or the academic media marketing community.
(e)
One member shall be appointed from the Utah Tourism Industry Association, as 
recommended by the association for the governor's consideration.
(f)
One member shall be appointed to represent the state's counties, as recommended by 
the Utah Association of Counties for the governor's consideration.
(g)
One member shall be appointed from an arts and cultural organization, as 
recommended by the arts and cultural community for the governor's consideration.
(h)
One member shall be appointed to represent the outdoor recreation industry, as 
recommended by the outdoor recreation industry for the governor's consideration.
(i)
(i)
The governor may choose to disregard a recommendation made for the board 
members described in Subsections 
(5)(c)
(4)(c)
, (e), and (f) through (h).
(ii)
The governor shall request additional recommendations if recommendations are 
disregarded under Subsection 
(5)(i)(i)
(4)(i)(i)
.
(6)
(5)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall, with 
the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a replacement for the unexpired term from 
the same geographic area or industry representation as the member whose office was 
vacated.
(7)
(6)
Eight members of the board constitute a quorum for conducting board business and 
exercising board powers.
(8)
(7)
The governor shall select one of the board members as chair and one of the board 
members as vice chair, each for a four-year term as recommended by the board for the 
governor's consideration.
(9)
(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 under Sections 
63A-3-106
 and 
63A-3-107
.
(10)
(9)
The board shall meet monthly or as often as the board determines to be necessary 
at various locations throughout the state.
(11)
(10)
Members who may have a potential conflict of interest in consideration of fund 
allocation decisions shall identify the potential conflict prior to voting on the issue.
(12)
(11)
(a)
The board shall determine attendance requirements for maintaining a 
designated board seat.
(b)
If a board member fails to attend according to the requirements established pursuant 
to Subsection (12)(a), the board member shall be replaced upon written certification 
from the board chair or vice chair to the governor.
(c)
A replacement appointed by the governor under Subsection (12)(b) shall serve for 
the remainder of the board member's unexpired term.
(13)
(12)
(a)
The board's office shall be in Salt Lake City.
(b)
The tourism office shall provide staff support to the board.
Section 24, Section 
67-8-4
 is amended to read:
67-8-4
. State Elected Official and Judicial Compensation Commission created -- 
Composition -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- 
Compensation -- Staff.
(1)
There is created a state Elected Official and Judicial Compensation Commission 
comprised of six members
, not more than three of whom may be from the same 
political party,
 appointed as follows:
(a)
one member appointed by the governor;
(b)
one member appointed by the president of the Senate;
(c)
one member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives;
(d)
two members appointed by the other three appointed members; and
(e)
one member appointed by the State Bar Commission.
(2)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection 
(2)(b)
, all persons appointed to the commission 
shall serve four-year terms or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(2)(a)
, the appointing authority 
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.
(3)
(a)
The commission shall select a chair and a vice chair from opposite political parties 
at its first meeting.
(b)
Four members of the commission constitute a quorum.
(c)
The action of a majority of a quorum constitutes the action of the commission.
(4)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term.
(5)
An individual may not serve as a member of the commission if the individual is a 
member or employee of the legislative branch, judicial branch, or executive branch.
(6)
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
.
(7)
A nonpartisan office of the Legislature, selected by the president of the Senate and the 
speaker of the House of Representatives, shall staff the commission.
Section 25, Section 
73-10-2
 is amended to read:
73-10-2
. Board of Water Resources -- Members -- Appointment -- Terms -- 
Vacancies.
(1)
(a)
The Board of Water Resources shall be comprised of nine members to be 
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate in accordance 
with 
Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies
.
(b)
In addition to the requirements of Section 
79-2-203
, not more than five members 
shall be from the same political party.
(2)
The
Subject to Section 
79-2-203
, the
 Board of Water Resources shall consist of:
(a)
one member appointed from each of the following districts:
(i)
Bear River District, comprising the counties of Box Elder, Cache, and Rich;
(ii)
Weber District, comprising the counties of Weber, Davis, Morgan, and Summit;
(iii)
Salt Lake District, comprising the counties of Salt Lake and Tooele;
(iv)
Provo River District, comprising the counties of Juab, Utah, and Wasatch;
(v)
Sevier River District, comprising the counties of Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, 
and Wayne;
(vi)
Green River District, comprising the counties of Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah;
(vii)
Upper Colorado River District, comprising the counties of Carbon, Emery, 
Grand, and San Juan; and
(viii)
Lower Colorado River District, comprising the counties of Beaver, Garfield, 
Iron, Washington, and Kane; and
(b)
one member that represents the interests of the Great Salt Lake.
(3)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection 
(3)(b)
, all appointments shall be for terms of 
four years.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(3)(a)
, the governor 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.
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the governor shall appoint 
a replacement member for the unexpired term, with the advice and consent of the 
Senate, who:
(i)
is from the same district as the individual leaving the board; or
(ii)
if the individual leaving the board is appointed under Subsection 
(2)(b)
, 
represents the interests of the Great Salt Lake.
(4)
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
.
(5)
A member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in 
Title 63G, 
Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest
.
Section 26, Section 
78A-12-201
 is amended to read:
78A-12-201
. Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission -- Creation -- 
Membership.
(1)
There is created an independent commission called the Judicial Performance Evaluation 
Commission consisting of 13 members, as follows:
(a)
two members appointed by the president of the Senate, only one of whom may be a 
member of the Utah State Bar;
(b)
two members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, only one of 
whom may be a member of the Utah State Bar;
(c)
four members appointed by the members of the Supreme Court, at least one of 
whom, but not more than two of whom, may be a member of the Utah State Bar;
(d)
four members appointed by the governor, at least one of whom, but not more than 
two of whom, may be a member of the Utah State Bar; and
(e)
the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
(2)
(a)
The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall 
confer when appointing members under Subsections 
(1)(a)
 and 
(b)
 to ensure that 
there is at least one member from among their four appointees who is a member of 
the Utah State Bar.
(b)
Each of the appointing authorities may appoint no more than half of the appointing 
authority's members from the same political party.
(c)
(b)
A sitting legislator or a sitting judge may not serve as a commission member.
(3)
(a)
A member appointed under Subsection 
(1)
 shall be appointed for a four-year term.
(b)
A member may serve no more than three consecutive terms.
(4)
At the time of appointment, the terms of commission members shall be staggered so that 
approximately half of commission members' terms expire every two years.
(5)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be 
appointed for the unexpired term by the same appointing authority that appointed the 
member creating the vacancy.
(6)
(a)
Eight members of the commission constitute a quorum.
(b)
The action of a majority of the quorum constitutes the action of the commission, 
except that the commission may not make a determination that a judge meets or 
exceeds minimum performance standards, or that a judge does not meet or exceed 
minimum performance standards, by a vote of less than six members.
(c)
If, because of absences, the commission is unable to make a determination described 
in Subsection 
(6)(b)
 by at least six votes, the commission may meet a second time to 
make a determination.
(d)
If a vote on the question of whether a judge meets or exceeds minimum performance 
standards or does not meet or exceed minimum performance standards ends in a tie 
or does not pass by at least six votes, the record shall reflect that the commission 
made no determination in relation to that judge.
Section 27, Section 
79-3-302
 is amended to read:
79-3-302
. Members of board -- Qualifications and appointment -- Vacancies -- 
Organization -- Meetings -- Financial gain prohibited -- Expenses.
(1)
The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor, with the advice and 
consent of the Senate, in accordance with 
Title 63G, Chapter 24, Part 2, Vacancies
.
(2)
In addition to the requirements of Section 
79-2-203
, the members shall have the 
following qualifications:
(a)
one member knowledgeable in the field of geology as applied to the practice of civil 
engineering;
(b)
four members knowledgeable and representative of various segments of the mineral 
industry throughout the state, such as hydrocarbons, solid fuels, metals, and industrial 
minerals;
(c)
one member knowledgeable of the economic or scientific interests of the mineral 
industry in the state; and
(d)
one member who is interested in the goals of the survey and from the public at large.
(3)
The director of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration is an ex officio 
member of the board but without any voting privileges.
(4)
(a)
Except as required by Subsection 
(4)(b)
, members are appointed for terms of four 
years.
(b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 
(4)(a)
, the governor 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.
(c)
No more than four members may be of the same political party.
(d)
(c)
When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall 
be appointed for the unexpired term by the governor with the advice and consent of 
the Senate.
(5)
The board shall select from its members a chair and such officers and committees as it 
considers necessary.
(6)
(a)
The board shall hold meetings at least quarterly on such dates as may be set by its 
chair.
(b)
Special meetings may be held upon notice of the chair or by a majority of its 
members.
(c)
A majority of the members of the board present at a meeting constitutes a quorum for 
the transaction of business.
(7)
(a)
Members of the board may not obtain financial gain by reason of information 
obtained during the course of their official duties.
(b)
A member shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions described in 
Title 
63G, Chapter 24, Part 3, Conflicts of Interest
.
(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
.
Section 28. 
Effective Date.
This bill takes effect on 
May 7, 2025
.
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