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Show IiB T- - e S'U L;l.e Trila :e, Su d j, .November 8, IN, I) Constitution Revision, Tax Amendments Avail Use by 1971 Utah Legislature Continued l'rom Page B-- l the way for adoption of a simplified state tax form for taxpayers to fill out. The sign may have been this legislation with of giv,en for passage amendconstitutional the of the adoption to the adopt ment permitting Legislature laws. tax income federal reference by beamendment of the Many proponents to mandate delivered a lieve its passage the legislature to take some action in this area. The amendment provides the key to a simplified tax form by assuring that state and federal laws would continue to be parallel in computing taxable income since the state law would automatically change with any federal law alterations if the Legislature approved this. adopting most federal law, of the provisions of the said Sen. Barlow. Some of the major differences between 9he federal and state law include the federal provisions for capital gains treatment, a minimum dividend exclusion and more beneficial treatment of losses in figuring taxable income. Simplified Tax Form The matter of a simplified state tax reporting form has been under concentrated study at least since 1967. A bill that would have adopted most federal provisions was introduced in the 1969 session. but it was tabled. I think a bill will pass this time Personal Exemption The federal government also is now' embarked on increasing the amount of individual personal exemption from $600 to $750 by 1973. It's $625 this year, while B-- l State Division of Health should evaluate present inspection programs, establish uniformity-- in standards, inspection procedures and enforcement, and cstib i s h training for personnel. These would include water and w'astewater treatment ope erators, pi rson nel, swimming pool operators, food-servi- not been done for about nine years. In 1969. only 15 systems were inspected. The State Division cf Health should give top priority to inventory, analysis and inspection of about 700 small, privately owned water supplies about which the division now has little or no information. These include individual wells and springs as well as water supplies at campgrounds, picnic areas, isolated stores, service stations, rest stops, restaurants, etc. Endorse fluoridiation of Utah public water supplies. ranks lowest among the 50 states and District of Columbia in fluoridated water consumed. The value of fluoridated water in preventing dental caries is overwhleming. Helper and Brigham City are the two cities in the state that artificially fluoridate iheir water supplies. to Begin immediately monitor all classify and streams in the state. - Enact legislation to require plan approval of all public swimming pools by State Health Division, vith increase in staff to handle 10 times the present plan review work load expected in next Residency Requirement But a Legislative Council subcommittee studying this has said adoption of a portion of federal tax computation provisions, which would still simplify the state form, can be done without measurably changing the rate structure and still maintaining the same rate of revenue to the state. The third constitutional amendment, the voter residency requirement, is effecbut as are the others tive Jan. 1 until the state changes its laws designating specific voter registration dates, its impact wont be felt until late in 1971. The amendment reduces the requirement to vote to residence in the state for six months instead of one year, and in the county for two months instead of four months. It also permits voting in presidential elections if a person lived in the state 30 days before the election. The lat, ' ter would have no effect until 1972. amendment The impact of the state still remains in doubt until tue Lnited States Supreme Court rules; on federal That leglegislation passed last summer. islation reduced the voting age to 18 and set voter residency requirements for local and state elections as well as federal elections. Should the Supreme Court find the federal law constititional, it appears the law would supersede the state's constitutional provision. The federal law also is to become effective Jan. 1. nvi State Task Force Urges Health Law Changes Continued From Page the state remains at $600. The clinker in incorporating all federal provisions into state law, as expressed by several legislators, is the possible loss of revenue to state government under the present state tax rate structure. OTVl I .cox iaooo - vuv4 'fcV DOOR CRASHER! polyester knit pants 1 programs sizes food-servic- reg. 6 1 1.99 4.97 sanitarians (at seminars) and aides and technicians in all health areas. The task force noted that, while good progress appears to have been made, nenrh eight percent of municipal wastewater in the state is still receiving inadequate or no treatment. Sulfur Dioxide that the Air Committee further consider the standard for sulfur dioxide, commenting that no data were presented to substantiate the yearly average maximum of .2 parts per million, or any other maxIt suggested Conservation tll! imum yearly average. For the air pollution control program, the task force recbetter salaries, ommended additional highly trained perof sonnel and enforcement estabare as they regulations lished. It noted that the $25,000 median cost of new, singleRepeal Lien Law family dwellings in Utah is Repeal the welfare Real of Estate Lien Law, under which beyond the financial reach of families 60 corning percent a welfare recipient lets the market. ,into the housing state place a lien on his prophousthat the guideline Using erty in the total amount the of 25 family costs percent ing welfare recipient receives. home would deterioration of income, a $25,000 $12,000 a per year inrequire many such homes is taking is far above the which come, rebetween the time a place income in median family cipient dies and someone else takes ownership. They are Utah, the committee added. targets for vandals and a Dwellings Substandard habitat for rodents and verThe report said between lo min. This situation requires and 20 percent of existing Immediate attention. The enunits in the state are dwelling investire procedure should be substandard or di- seriously tigated and the Lien Law lapidated. An Ogden survey repealed. It does not work found 20 percent substandard now." and, in some sections, 70 to 80 Prohibit the sale of raw surpercent. An exterior-onl- y milk directly to the consumer. in older secof housing vey Reouire that all milk be tions of Salt Lake City indicatand meet, under, produced ed 20 percent of the houses decade. Serious Grade A standards. Toxic Pesticides Identify toxic pesticides available on the open market and restrict their availability only to qualified and experienced pesticide applicators. And strengthen present examinations for pesticide applicator license. improve meat and insnection at retail level throughout the state. Completion in fiscal 1972 of a new survey of all equipment in the state and an Radiological Occupation Health Survey of all Industrial Arts workshops and Science Laboratories in high schools. Adont and enforce s'ate-wid- e uniform building, plumbing and electrical codes, standards and regulations. meat-produ- y Sanitary Landfills Continue rodent control programs at present level and replace all refuse dumps with sanitary landfills, or incinerators, approved by the State Division of Health. All city, county and area planning groups should identify and quantify local housing, and housing problems, arid out comprehensive plans for solution. Te state localhed establish should authorities where housing needed. The problems of migrant lanor, particularly substandard housing, should be identified and solutions expedited. Migrant workers are essential to the eoonomv of Utah. They must be given more consideration if they are to function offect;vcly. At least 75 percent of all migrant is substandard. heusin0' Mima nts are famed to live in taroaper sharks, touts. old buses, e Vr (fared homes and railm-wi-hvo'rans." State Department of Agriculture should improve its food inspection programs, identify and fill gaps between these and local carry ... e present programs. i EITTTT, t tta 91 handsome handbag collection A'- i $ - reg. to 8.99 reg. 4.99 v, 2.97 3.97 ,u! i UtlA ... and you can start your own with beaut- iful selections from these two special groups. Come in and find finest styling plus r'fah winter shades. ZCMl BUDGET STORE ACCESSORIES-- ell s ? (teres ' '"It K I beyond repair." control Rodent programs are considered adequate at present and rats do not present a major environmental health hazard. . 5 I 1'. & f 0 . concluded The committee that pesticide use in Utah is "low to moderate" and reported most repre ent iti es at of official agencies amee a has rei on Me Utah approach to the ppstinde MV; k 1 ' problem. 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