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Show isA The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, March 2, 19(19 Utah House Approves Modest Hikes in Salaries for State Officials, Session Brief Continued From TaRp One that an ombudsman committee would five candidates from whom the governor would appoint one. The amendment and, later, the bill The code would provide: The prohibition of negatiab'e promissory notes in sales credit transactions. That a buyer does not waive any defenses to a contract to any assignee of the contract for a period after notice of the assignment. se-p- with an idea which had experiment worked well in Sweden and other European countnc-- . Under pioviMons of the hill, whose chief sponger was Rep. Frank V. Nelson, R Salt Lake Citv, the ombudsman would have been chosen bv a committee comprised of the Supreme Court chief justice, Sen, le president, House peak,-and the minor itv leaders of the Senate and House. r died. Debate was centered for more than an hour on the credit code bill. Two standing committee reports were issued on the measure (HB200) one favorable, the other unfavorable. The former was auupit-d- . Dr. Wallace R. Bennett, associate uean of the University of Utahs College of Law and Utah commi'-sioncon uniform slate laws, explained the lengthy bill. He was instrumental in drafting it. Mrs. Richard P. (Elva) Barnes, chairman of the League of Utah Consumers Lobbying Committee, also sptke in favor of the legislation. three-mont- Cant Rep Lany Regis Jr, Spnng Glen, had submitted Democratic leader, al.-bill (I1B295) and he an ombudsman attempted to amend the one considered to include his idea for appointment o Repossess and Sue The prohibition in sales cred t transactions of a deficiency judgment after goods have been repossessed if the original cash price of the goods was less than $1,000. The creditor must either elect to sue on the contract or repossess the goods; he may not do both. The elimination in sales credit of the practice of the seller's taking a security interest in a house full of furniture r Attempts Amendment h Bv Douglas L. Parker Tribune Political Editor The Utah Senate Saturday completed aition on a pai of election lulls and sent lo the Hmi'-- a measure liberalizing the abatement of property taxes for mdigents. during Woiking a half-datlie Legislatures first Saturday session, the Senate also dealt with a half dozen hills making technical changes in tlie law to conform with the amended State Board of Higher Education Bill that has passed both houses. Senators advanced a hill calling for an increase in insurance premium taxes for certain companies to a final reading in the Senate, preto be consicDred sumably along with a tabled House bill that would levy the premium tax on the Blue Cross-BluShield plans. e Junior College Bill suhititute measuie, A SB14, which would repeal authorization for a Roosevelt junior was mtioduced to include aullioi lalion for university extension centers in Richfield and Moab as well as the present center in Roosevelt. ccl-leg- The Senate voted to change the name of the College of Southern Utah to Southern Utah State College. The bill now goes tc the House for approval. Supporters said the change would eliminate the confusion over the CSU abbreviation with that of Coloand rado State University conform to titles of other r state colleges. The Senate adjourned near a following closed executive sesD sion to discuss confirmation of four-yea- n gubernatorial appointments, a list of more than 30 appointments, mo.it of them marie during the interim when tlie Senate wasnt in session. No action was taken. Indigent Tax Relief Cleared for House action was SB105, which would allow an increase in the country-grante- d property tax abatement for indigents fiom $40 to $20. The bills chief sponsor is Sen. C. Earl Alsop, Lake City. Liberalized specifications for qualifying for the abatement weie included for those fit or older to obtain the abatement. The bill piovides that applicants need to have an annual income of loss than $2,500 instead of $1,500, and own piopeitv appraised at no more than $12,300 instead of bills, part of the study com-i ttees recommendations, remain to be considered by tlie Senate. They would authorize any rourity to purchase voting machines, not just Salt Lake County, and would allow counties to consider electronic voting systems as well as mechanical voting machines. Ahc Martin Jn Sifting Committee romantic girl alius a scamp. A duies for creation of additional political parties. The latter measure would require at least 10 registeied voters Horn 10 counties be included in the required 500 petitioners needed to estahish parties. County and state organizing conventions would have to be held before of election years and petititons would have to be submitted before March 15. The election bills of a are recommendations Election Law Study Committee, headed by the secretary of state, appointed following election. last Novembers Bills dealing with primary elections for local school board candidates and permitting an increase in the size of voter districts were passed mid-Apr- Friday. Killed in the Saturday session was a measure to repeal a prohibition against political parties transporting persons to who tlie polls. Opponents, defeated the bill on a voice vote, argued that outright repeal could open the state to abuse in bringing people to the polls. Another measure, to provide for roving deputized voter registrars, also w'as killed Friday. Two other House-passe- d Date's Great lt $10,000. One election bill passed for House consideration provided for leeounts of election balms it the counting showed one candidates total had come within two percent ol the total of the successful candidate. Another bill set new ptoce- - Sine About The Time? BALTIMORE, MD. (AP) -- Figuies and numbers in vari- ous shapes and sizes are the stock in trade of the Baltimore City Department of the Comptroller. Saturday a news release was issued over signatuie of Comptroller Hyman A. Fress-mahandout carried the heading: Release 6 p nr. Feb. 29, 1969." The Sat-urda- The hills are in the Senate awaiting Sifting Committee action when that body turns to consideration of House - approved bills. Bills dealing with the proposed State Board of Higher Education were pushed along to the House in thp wake of Friday's passage of the single board bill, which contained amendments that will have to be agreed upon yet by both houses. The bills dealt with revising wording in other state laws to conform with a State Board of Higher Education, clarify in a the corporate position of tlie College of Southern Utah, College of Eastern Utah and Snow College under the single board, ar.d appointing board officers to the Western Interstate Commission on Higher to Half-Da- y e Day SENATE Bills Passed YorsascM (Alsop, v.eenwood, property tax abatement tor ro S53 to persons from $40 anae requirements to Qualify to eroof les has income de tmt applicant n $2 500 ra'her than $! 500 annually "d property appraisal of not more n $12 500 instead of $10 000 Preece, t eavittt To SB107 (Buckner, s author ciaen insurance departmentholding con y to examine companies company citing Interests in f insurance s nes agamst tor nd allowing (or violations (22-- 6' SB10S o me 3Gigent ea-- e To $3179 (Clark, Jenkins, Harward) vet-r- s that at l,al 10 registered rauir m from 10 counties be included new tit oners to create quired 500 ohtical oarties, that county and slate that o.mzma conventions be held, 15 ot elec ctiticns be filed by March rn year (21 0 7) Harward) To SB1S0 (Cla'k, Janktns, m elec cv de (or recount of bal'ots one candi reflect returns ois whre withm two per-n- t te's recepf of votes candidates total cf the successful 107). (Leavitt, SB11 Bunnell) To prov de - Junior College wi'n autenomou of undr Q'vernance 'pora'e sta Eduction Beard t( Higher ale xi- 6) B12 Bunnell) To (Leavitt, co porate status for Col ecejtonemous n to Utah hrtrg under oovtrn-'CEsse-of State Board of Higher Edu 8). Bunnell) To provide SB13 (Leavitt, e of status corpo-atautonomous r to bnnq under govern30W College ce of State Board of Higher Educa-f2M-5- SB15 ) (Leavitt, Bunnell) T0 revise of state laws referring to higher education governing beards to ubsti tutt lanquage citing State Board (18 H gher Eoucation Bunnell) To permit (Leavitt, executive ofneer of the State w,.w v. Hiqher Education and any two beard rr embers, to serve on the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Educanou (19 ) ' $B)7 (Leavitt, Bunnell) To authorize lun College of Southern Utah and state pc. ice ior colleges to appoint campus ot cm svs officers ur(jr otgoverning H 9htr Education State Boarg 421 $112$ (Leavitt, Jenkins, Brockbank) To change name ot renege of Southern Utah to Southern Utah Stae College Bilt Killed SBU) (Clark. Jenkins, Harward) To repeal prohibition agamst furnishing o conveyance to e'ecMon po'ls by political parties (struck enacting clause on voice vote). Bills Passed HBtli iNelson, Re9s) To direct the rs tv of Utah to convey corta n Un lands (Mil atr-eformer!,' a par ct tc h Ft Dcu? as m l'ary the D vi on cf Parks anj Recreation an acdtc3 tu Pioneer (This is the Park (S19) Piacel W'PLm-- nt HB94 (Neson, Reese. Rees, Fisher) To increase sa anes of officials fr (IMB205 9 ste (Platt, Hill Florence) To pro s.oe fc tr cent - py tor pofiit off' town marshal cers, deputy sheriffs and poi - oft cers of the Utah Depa t men! of Pub c Safev (42 '7 IQ) To HB283 (Smith, Harward. Oarger) provide for construction sandards ter travel trailer mcoi e homos and recfe Deatiorvel vehic es des'Qnafmg m partment of Business Regulation as the administrative agency to enforce provi HAM, ROAST BEEF, SCONES Thursday, March 6 TASTY MEAT LOAF Monday, March 3 Friday, March 7 PORK CHOPS AND FRITTERS SIRLOIN TIPS to the state. Another $200,000 in revenue is estimated by supporters of the Blue Cross bill, which remains tabled on the final reading calendar in the Senate. Saturday, March FRIED SHRIMP BEEF RAVIOLI 5 ... 5 to 9 p.m. Family Night Special o estimated the hike would generate about $116, 0C0 in additional revenue Tuesday, March 4 Wednesday, March HIGHLAND!) 8 1 25 Mexican Tacos and Spanish Rice with Full Buffet, including Chicken, etc. o IE hllturn UlnritK lilj 1.75 and HiUru LUnLil 1 Sunday, I.Oj Holiday! ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES Roat Beef, Fried Chicken, Ten Hot Diihei A 18 Salad, Drink and Defiert Children 10c a Year Through Age V 10 Anytime I Fantastic Savings Cabinets and Shelving for Home and Office on Walnut-Finis- h Substitute Bill The substitute bill, authorizing continuing education centers in Roosevelt, Moab and Richfield, was introduced on the motion of Sen. Ralph A. It includes Preece, the repeal of the Roosevelt junior college authorization that was proposed in the orig-na- l bill. That junior college was authorized several years ago, but the first funding was approved in $300,000 1967. However, the appropriation was withheld by Gov. Calvin L. Rampton, and a Itah State University extension center was designated for the Uintah Basin area in its SAVE $6.02 Handsome Wood Grained Cabinets f Regular 33.99 place Funds Requested The current USU budget request includes a fiscal year appropriation of $130,000 for continuation of the Roosevelt centers activities. The substi tute bill contains no appropriations for the education centers, but provides that funds should be included in USU appropirations. The bill, in affect, was tabled for possible future action. Advanced to a final reading was SB221, which would provide an insurance premium f tax hike from percent to 2' 4 percent for domestic or cooperative benefit associations and county mutual prop-ert- v insurance companies. The 2' 4 percent rat is the tax charged other insurance companies. Sen, W. Hughes Brochbank, RSalt Lake City, chief sponsor, said the bill was proposed Distinctive cabinet is as handsome as it is practical. Walnut grained vinyl covered hardboard doors open from either end; roomy 30x36xl8-incdeep cabinet is ideal for storing records or hooks. I h one-hal- sions and fix fees and penalties (60-- 3). Resolution Passed HJR29 (Nelson) To authorize and direct me governor to negotiate with the General Se- vices Admimstra.ion, th Department ot Interior and otner acpr pnaie feaerat agencies for the acquisitof 154 acres ion of approximately abuts which property unimproved Pioneer (This $ the Place) Monument State Park to be used tor historic pres. ervation end park purposes Bill Kihed HB29 (Nelson, Mecham, Harvey) To o be chocrea'e office cf ombudsman, sen by committee comprised of SuSenate chief presiiudice, Court preme leaddent Hcuse sneaker and mmo-it- y ers of the Senate and House '29 34 0). IT NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY INCOME TAX DON'T HOUSE 2960 He Assn. tion of approximately 156 acres of unimproved property which abuts Pioneer Monument State Park to be used for historic preservati n and park purposes. and passed was a bill Recalled was killed Thursday. It which (HB205) would provide for incentive pay for police officers, deputy sheriffs, town marshals and police officers of the Utah Dedepartment of Public Safety who earn Omnibus under science in police grees Crime Bill provisions. ment Park. MA Educaton. 5). (23-- A--I Display and Store with Decorator WAIT LAST TIUTHl MINUTE! Bring ijs your figures now Pay ANY TIME prior to April 15 5g0.? HSR BLOCK 2112 S 9th Ebit 7218 S Sioi. 177 E. 9th South COTTONWOOD MAU 4122 S Slat. 3060 w. 3500 So 2022 S. Mom PHONE 328-259- 1 Shelving SALE 72x36x12 in. deep Regular 14.99 dlnut grained steel shelves, rontrd'ting beige posts with accent strips that reverse from hitch to walnut. Pushbutton po-- t t for addjoiners ami i ing units. End bars on units hold hooks upright. M 897 $10.99 4S21xlO-i- n $18,99 4Sx4SxlO-i- $24.99 72x72xl2-in- . 1597 n share-a-pos- 10-ind- 0 .MONEY DOWN on Sear Ea-- v . Pavnient Plan SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVE ...2197 PlIO.Nb ShXHSfor All Your Home and Office FurnMii Sears Salt Lake 754 South State 1 Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back 353-665- SIAM, KQIBUCK AVD CO. r , the Department of Interior and other appropriate federal agencies for the acquisi- Also passed was a bill (HB181) in which Gov. Calvin L. Rampton had a part in a compromise. Originally, the bill cf.lled for the University of Utah to convey just under 100 acres of former Ft. Douglas land to the Division of Parks and Recreation. The governor came up with a compromise and thats the acreage figure of 64.58 way the bill passed. The land would be used for an addition to Pioneer (This is the Place) Monu- avoid ance the General Services Administration, Acreage Compromise Sunday, March 2 CHUCK in discrimination between insurance companies and the proposed 2'i percent premium tax for the Blue Cross-BluShield plans, contained in HB13. Jack Edwards, deputy state insurance commissioner, said SB221 would bring the new insurance rate to su h groups as the Farm Bureau's Mutual and Educators Mutual Insur- In conjunction with the measure came the adoption of a resolution introduced Saturday. It (HJR29) authorizes and directs the governor to negotiate with sales. The code FEA7OTE rates Here's Summary of Legislative Action 49th Assignment of Earnings cancel home solicitation prohibits referral sales. Regulation of credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance. The prohibition of irrevocable assignments of earnings, garnishment proceedings prior to judgment and confessions of judgment. Limitations tn charges which can be made on default and attorneys fes which can be collected. Limitation on die amount of a debtor's earnings subject to garnishment. Limitation of small loans (under $300) to 25 months and (under $1,000) to 37 months when the annual rate of loan finance charge exceeds 10 percent. The bujer with up lo three days to c Hi Saturday Sohion in Utah Legislature Senate Okays 2 Election Bills in Busy secure the payment of the price of a single refrigerator or television set. The restriction of balloon payments. to Shop 9:30 a.m. till 9 p.rn, Mon., VV ed., '1 burs., Fri. Till 6 p.m. Tucs.,Sat. |