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Show BA . T 4 f . 1 he Sail Lake Tribune House Measure Refines Circuit Court System Thursday Analysts Figures Continued From Page One Disputed 4 ; u i By Douglas L. Parker Tribune Political Editor The State Board of Regents suggested Wednesday the legislative fiscal analyst has gone too far in recommending budget increases at the state's two technical colleges to meet enrollment pressures while slighting other institutions. The analyst recommended about $1 6 million for the 1983-8fiscal year to cope with enrollment growth at the colleges in Provo and Salt Lake City, allocating another approximate $400,000 for the same purpose at the other higher education institutions "We believe thats putting a share into enrollment pressures at the two technical col- appropriations Plaintiffs, technical colleges, the regents 0 c two-thir- Weber State College, he noted, issues more two-yevocational degrees than either of the technical colleges. There is a false perception that the technical colleges have been deliberately slighted, but, in fact, the s V V Se Y tV K. regents and the Legislature hasnt taken such action, the commissioner said. Appropriating more growth-relate- d money to other schools along the regents' guidelines would still provide more money than most other schools, he said The regents proposal, described as more balanced, would provide about $406,000 for the Provo college and $320,000 for the Salt Lake technical college. The reallocation on a proportionate basis from the analyst recommendation would boost the University of Utah from $151,000 to $543,000; Utah State University from $132,000 to $236,000: and Weber State College from $92,000 to $246,000 Grossly Underfunded Dr. Van Alstyne said the technical colleges arent as bad off in terms of costs per student credit hours or in the student-facult- y ratio to warrant recomthe legislative analyst's mended boost for those colleges. The presidents of the colleges argued counter to the commissioner, stating the schools are stil grossly underfunded in terms of past enrollment that has been accommodated Rep. G LaMont Richards. Lake City, committee chairman, pointed out the regents own enrollment projections show toe most significant increases are expected at the technical colleges lt ibune Staff Photo by Frank Porchatis Tt few photos. lie likes to take pictures of the many people involved in legislation. Itep. G. Lamont Richards utilizes a break in Legislature session Wednesday to get a discussion suggested. The legislative fiscal analyst recommended funding more than the regents suggested for the technical colleges: $850,700 for Utah Technical College at Provo and $740,700 for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake., Amounts recommended for other institutions were chopped back from the regents proposals. False Perception Dr. Van Alstyne pointed out to the Higher Education Appropriations Committee that the technical colleges provide only about of the vocational instruction in the state. A in 1 36-3- Like the Driver's Education pros, for automobiles in the cycle course would have been funded through a $4 fee imJ posed on top of the state cycle regisj I tration fee gram public-school- Psarras Tribune Political Writer By Con $12 50 With visions of saving millions of dollars a year on tax collections, the Utah Senate approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a change in the way property taxes are assessed motor vehicles. The measure would not necessarily raise or lower the amount of taxes levied on cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, but would establish a uniform state fee to replace tax levies by individual counties which, the measures sponsor claimed, can involve more than 500 various methods of assessment. The measure requires a constitutional amendment and, if approved by the Legislature, would go before voters as a referendum on the November 1984 general election ballot The action climaxed a short but furious morning floor session in which Senators passed a total of 11 bills and resolutions, approving measures that would expand the coverage of the states Sunset Law. give school districts leeway m spending state money, update the state's aircraft licensing provisions and allow police to track down drivers who owe traffic on fines in Utah. The property tax reassessment measure. Senate Joint Resolution 8, was sent to the House of Representatives by a vote of 24-- after the measures sponsor. Sen. Charles W. Bullen, promised it could save millions of dollars a year on 2 tax collections. "We should never have a tax that costs more to levy than it creates in revenues, Sen. Bullen claimed, referring to the way counties currently gauge tax levies on motor vehicles Voters Said 'No' His resolution is a resurrection of a measure passed by the Legislature eight years ago but turned down by voters who, Sen. Bullen said, apparently did not understand the measure. He said a controversial land-us- e planning proposition on the same 1975 general election ballot put voters in the habit of voting no, thereby killing the tax revision plan which, he said, has been embraced by other states. The measure would eliminate the need for tax assessors to consider the various mill levies created by special services districts when figuring property assessments. He said a person can hypothetically alter the amount of taxes he pays on his car by moving across the street and out of a special services cemetery district, for example, where an additional mill levy is exacted The hodgepodge of taxing dis of minor agencies. Sen. Warren E. Lake County, and Sen. Pugh, who op- Karl N. Snow, that the measure, argued posed inagencies would be forced to crease their budgets merely to comply with the Sunset reviews. "Theyd be spending all their money to make themselves look agreed good to the Legislature, Sen. Black. The measure was passed to the House of Representatives by a vote of 19-In other action Wednesday, the Senate- tricts splattered over an individual county requires assessors to indulge in burdensome paperwork before arriving at a tax assessment for an individual car, Sen. Bullen maintained. A uniform fee, to be established at a later date by the Legislature, would eliminate that problem Several senators expressed concern over how the uniform fee will be established, and whether it would be fair to residents of all counties. Sen. Ivan Matheson, City, pointed out that rural counties, wdth few special services districts, commonly assess lower vehicle taxes than do urban counties that have a host of special tax entities. A uniform fee. based on statewide assessment figures, would likely result in a reduction of taxes in counties with large populations, while increasing assessments in smaller jurisdictions Insignificant Amount Sen. Bullen conceded that the measure may reduce tax collections in Salt Lake and Weber counties, but only by a very insignificant amount," and that assessments for most property owners would be about the same." The resoution has received the endorsement of several tax officials, including Salt Lake County Assessor R. Milton Vorgason, according to Sen. Bullen. The Senate also passed a bill Wednesday placing several state agencies under the purview of the Sunset Law, requiring those agencies to be phased out of existence on certain dates in order to force a legislative review of their operations. The agencies could only be rechartered after such a review Debate on that measure. Senate Bill 42, featured a wide gulf of disagreement over its value among senators during arguments that ranged over two days. "Invaluable, pronouced Sen. Kay S. Cornaby, Lake City, the Senate majority leader. A nightmare," retorted Sen. Lake Wilford Rex Black. City, Senate minority leader. Proponents argued that the bill would force better legislative scrutiny over operation of the many fingers of Utah's bureaucracy which often escape the oversight of the Legislature. Opponents claimed the measure would duplicate existing oversight which comes m the form of the Legislatures budget approvals for the various agencies 2 From GOP Opposed While the measure enjojed almost unanimous suppport among Senate Republicans, two GOP members lambasted the bill as potentially swamping the legislative committees with needless examinations lt Passed. 18-- a bill allowing Utah to enter into an interstate compact so that police in other states can track down motorists wanted in Utah to pay traffic violation fines. Sen. Fred W. Finlinson, residents living and working in Utah. SB210 (Over son) Require the Department of Motor Vehicles to set the standai ds for impound yards. Resolutions introduced S JR 10 (Block) Federal Reserve system resolution audit SJRU (Ferry) Approve the employment of Leo L. Memmott as legislative tiscoi analyst Bills Passed SB41 (Finlinson) Require withholding of fines drive' licenses when court-ordereore unpaid and court-o- r deied restitution not met B Senate 18-SB4? (Car ling) Expand Sunset Act equu ir.g periodic reouthor ization for several state agencies By Senate 19-SB55 (Rogers) Restrict the use of uppio-plotions for the cr rtical school building aid By Senate 24-0- . SB86 (Black) Amend gover nor and legis- programs lator pension law Bv Senate 20-SBV2 (Carling) Provide new Sunset Act termination dates for business regulatory agencies By Senate 24-SB93 (liar ton) Expand reporting require-meatconcer ning auto thefts By Senate ?J-SB1 0 (Amjv) Requf e cer turn inf or motion to be placed on checks m sti ics numti itul order By Senate 21-SB1 34 (Soyyar ds) Pr ovule for the issuance of pilot and mechanic certificate of compo tency by U S gover nmenf in state uei onuu t'ca1 i euuldtui v cm f H Senate 23-him (Redd) I xpund number ot hours un undi" ground miner cun Aurk without violation by tn piu,ei By House 68-f- i Setufe ii 0 lgu' h, Passed S PJ (Snow) I not f new ethics COdr for Mrs. J. Anderson May Challenge addition, would have the right to appeal decisions as defendants do. Instead of serving summons through deputies or constables, papers can be served via certified mail. And the bill increases filing fees from $7.50 per case to Senate Approves Vehicle Tax Kesolution of SB41, said residents who receive traffic tickets in Utah can currently avoid payment of fines because Utah has no authority to ask police in their home states to enfore the tickets. He said 29 states are now members of the sponsor compact, and that five other states, including Idaho, Arizona and Wyoming, are currently planning to join the pact. Passed, 23-- a bill updating the states provisions for licensing aircraft pilots for use of state landing fields and airports to bring the provisons into line with new federal standards. a bill allowing Passed, 24-school districts to use state critical building" fund contributions for programs other than facilities Percy for Senate - 111. After ROCKFORD, (AP) more than 20 years of supporting her husband's political career, Keke Anderson is weighing her own chances as a candidate for the U S. Senate. Mrs. Anderson, wife of former U.S. Rep. John B. Anderson, said Tuesday she will return to Illinois from Washington within three weeks to determine how much support she would have in a challenge to U.S. Sen. Charles H. Percy, l. Her husband is considering running for president in 1984. He ran in candidate. 1980 as a third-part- y I I suppose am considering it because of what I have seen for 20 years, said Mrs. Anderson, 50. "What 1 have seen has brought me to the point where complaining to myself and to others isn't enough. She said the trip to Illinois also may help decide whether to run as an independent or as a Democrat. She has ruled out running on the ticket. I am increasingly concerned that Republicans are becoming a minority .within a minority, she said. John Andersons decision on whether to run for president might affect her plans, Mrs. Anderson said. R-Il- FlfdB PRICES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 3, 4 & 5, 1983 200 Foot Roll HANP1-WRA- P ZiplOC, 50 Count SANDWICH BAGS Ziploc, 20 Cl. 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KLEENEX TISSUE Legislative Action Taken on Day 24 24th Loy SENATE Bills Introduced SB200 (Money) File notices ot secut ity oyreements m livestock with the Deportment ot Agriculture. bB?01 (Carling) Transfer regulations of prearranged funeroi plans to the Division of Registration SB202 (Monev) Clor if v that or ivatc lands purchased by the Division of Wildlife Resources are not exempt from taxation under the Pormlond Assessment Act SB203 (McAllister) Delete the restriction m tiie State Money Management Act that ce turn investments may only be field for JO duvs MWCM (Wn'ioms) establish a permit and fte svtem for the regulation of the tiuns muter uls to be poi tution of ed by the Utah Depui tment of Public Safety bB205 (Williams) Provide for wage-los- s benchts for miured employees who suffer permanent purtiul disability or temporary disability SB206 (Cfir istensen) Pr ovule for a modification in the payroll variation experience rati10 system for VQ3 and 19&4. SB207 (Bullen) Allocate the entire ceiling umeurt of qualified moitgage bonds for Ukih to the Utah Housing V monce Agent SB208 (Peterson) Provide that a county vhusc ta r c venues ui e uffti led by the do ciS'on ot the State To Commission niuy be port in the hear mg befoi e the tux commission and ma appeal of petition for ietr ,v of the decision. SB70V (Bullen) Provide that the use ta exemption tor piouerty bt ought into thr stub bv a nonresident dues not upplv to property purchased (or use m Utah by non private 0 leges," Arvo Van Alstyne, commis- "We strongly believe the regents' recommendations for funding such growth-relate- d needs represent a more rational, carefully considered, equitable, and productive allocation of resources, the letter stated. If the Legislature cannot find resources to fund the $3 million recommended by the regents for past and prospective enrollment growth, then, at least, it should allocate available funds to reflect a greater proportion for other schools than the for agency" corporations. Finally, the House by a single vote killed a bill Wednesday that would have required motorcyclists under 21 to pass a safety and train-ing course before qualifying for state motorcycle licenses. Debated! at length two weeks ago, the mea-- l sure, though rewritten to exdudq seasoned, 'adult cyclists from the course requirement, was defeated j" Senate. The bill also would permit defendants to countersue plaintiffs, with both suits heard simultaneously. sioner for higher education, told a legislative tion 50-5- 4 committee Ignores Consideratons He distributed a letter to committee members from the Board of Regents, stating that the analyst recommendations on this issue appear to ignore the carefully considered views of the regents which were reached after months of review and Rep. Hillyard said the measure maintains small claims as a court of the people instead of "a collec- number in the area. For cxaifiple, Salt Lake and Tooele counties comDispose the 5th Circuit and the 3rd trict. The 5th Circuit would become the 3rd Circuit. Legislative fiscal analysts say the state expense assumption will cost an extra $363,000 to $500,000 next year, but the state will collect an additional $5.1 million by netting all revenue from fines and fees and most from forfeitures. Now, state and local governments But cities and split the income counties would still receive half of the amount of bail forfeitures if related to violations of their ordinances. House members passed another Hillyard measure, HB93, that expands small claims courts jurisdiction from $400 to $600. It was adopted by a 64-- vote and sent to the Utah Kleenex, 125 Count, Prints BOUTIQUE 22 H TISSUE Senate and House. Bv Senate 21-SJR8 (Bullen) Tangible personal property tox exemption. Bv Senate 24-- 5 HOUSE Bills Introduced Provide changes in pr governing conversion of group and blanket disability Insurance policies. HBJ08 (Hunter) s HB309 (Pace) The office of the county as- sessor be pbohshed and provide tor the appointment of assessor s bv the State Tax Commission. HB310 (Poce) Provide tor dr iver education courses for students 17 qnd older In the Public schools credit for HB311 (Wharton) income-tacare of elder ly HB312 (Brown) Cemetery boai d elections. HB313 (Wituckl) Workmen's compensation coverage amendments HB314 (Merrill) Amendments pertaining e to murder Bills 'S Pussed (Hillyard) Realign circuit courl boundaries, increase number of ludges, have state assume circuit system costs and muddy distribution of fines, fees and forfe'tuies By House 53 14 Passed 2 2 HDV3 (Hillyard) Provide tor Increase in HBv2 h lui sdction and for small claims V R6 ( expansion of procedures court By House 64 0 Resolution Passed Wument) l Apr ess condolences to hie tunuiy of Belle 7ft 0 By House 68 0 S DOW'ln:' SpuffouJ By Semite bill Killed (Uniitnch) I sfubi ,h slab Mjper . ised Cuui ses tor moloi Jm v t .)n n fi c tum k died bv Mouse 16 1 irCJ BATH CLEANER U oqR ; ' |
