Gov. Herbert calls special session of Utah State Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (July 11, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued a call for a special session of the Utah State Legislature. The session will be held on July 13 to consider measures related to unmanned aircrafts near wildland fires, the Utah State Fairpark and other issues.
“This summer, wildfires in the state have become significantly worse due to drones interrupting air operations," Gov. Herbert said. "It is dangerous and completely unacceptable, and this legislation takes steps to ensure that our emergency management personnel are safe and empowered to do their jobs effectively.”
Issues to be addressed during the special session include the following:
A measure that would enhance penalties for flying unmanned aircrafts over restricted wildfire airspaces
Legislation regarding a grandparent’s rights to visits grandchildren adopted by a family member of the child
Economic development legislation that would provide sales and use tax exemptions for a qualifying data center
A technical correction to the controlled substance database for probationers and parolees
Amendments to the security of investments in continuing care facilities
The addition of an enacting clause to 2016 House Bill 310, Tax Credit Review Amendments
Changes to the Judicial Nominating Commission which would allow additional nominees to be considered when simultaneous appointments are made
Reporting changes to the Justice Reinvestment Initiative
An appropriation of funds for the purpose of constructing an arena at the Utah State Fairpark
“The state fair is an important event for Utahns from every corner of our state, particularly residents of Salt Lake City’s west side,” Gov. Herbert said. “I appreciate the partnership between the state, local governments, and the private sector to make this important facility possible.”
Full text of the letter issuing the call is available here.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
July 11-July 16, 2016
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”
Monday, July 11
10:00 a.m. Department of Public Safety New Drivers License Event
Location: 1095 West Motor Avenue, SLC
Media Access
11:00 a.m. National Governors Association Discussion
Location: State Capitol
1:00 p.m. Leadership Meeting
Location: State Capitol
4:00 p.m. Judicial Interviews
Location: State Capitol
6:00 p.m. Utah Public Employees Association Meeting
Location: Salt Lake City
Tuesday, July 12
8:40 a.m. Greet New Student Regent
Location: State Capitol
10:00 a.m. Utah Broadcasters Association Event
Location: State Capitol
Media Access
1:30 p.m. Judicial Interviews
Location: State Capitol
Wednesday, July 13
9:30 a.m. Meeting with Utah Education Association
Location: State Capitol
Flight to Des Moines, Iowa
Thursday, July 14
All Day: National Governors Association Summer Meetings
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, July 15
All Day: National Governors Association Summer Meetings
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday, July 16
All Day: National Governors Association Summer Meetings
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
July 11 -July 15, 2016
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, July 11
No public events
Tuesday, July 12
All Day: Summit County Elected Officials and Local Businesses Meetings
Location: Summit County
Wednesday, July 13
10:00 a.m. Summit County Elected Officials and Local Businesses Meetings
Location: Summit County
Flight to Nashville, Tennessee
Thursday, July 14
All Day: National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference
Friday, July 15
All Day: National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference
Saturday, July 16
All Day: National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference
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Governor to sign ceremonial resolutions on broadcaster issues
What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will sign S.C.R. 10, Communications Spectrum Translator System Concurrent Resolution and S.C.R. 14, Concurrent Resolution Designating Utah Broadcasters Awareness Week. These resolutions recognize the important efforts of broadcasters to bring news and information to viewers across the state. S.C.R. 10 urges the federal government to protect the communications spectrum that allows Utah’s translator system to provide free television access across the state.
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