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Show 4A The Salt Like Tribune, Tuesday, January 14, 1986 Schools in Disaster Off Airs Fend Plan to Bangerter Coatioued From l most nervous moment," said the chief executive, who brought a device into the House chamber for his speech. Gov. Bangerter proffered alliteration again to lawmakers, opening the with remarks characterizing state as representing change, challenge and commitment. His first-yespeech to the same body offered eduthemes around the "three Es cation, economic development and efficiency in government. Changes are occurring In the nature and types of employment and in work and home patterns as more women enter the work force. And in the nature of commitment he discussed his request for 1 million for administration and training to implement a A-- ar program using "thousands of volunteers in the school system. To be successful, it must have the support of students, principals, teachers and volunteers, he stressed. "If I were governor of any other state, I might worry about depending on volunteers to play such a crucial role in educating our children. But there is no other state in the country where children are more valued and cherished than Utah. We not only like children, we like lots of children, Gov. Bangerter said. He recalled volunteers who helped feed starving deer and dike rising flood waters. "Well, its time to call upon our volunteer spirit again. You won't need your hip waders, youre needed in the joined the governor at his residence following the speech for an annual dinner. Gov. Bangerter noted 22,400 new jobs were created the past year, drop4 ping the unemployment rate from 6 percent in 1984 to 5 8 percent today. But, he added, 70 percent of new jobs trade were in generally lower-payin- g and service industries rather than mining and heavy manufacturing. Some 25,000 new jobs are needed each year to keep pace with new entrants into the labor force, a phrase he reminded legislators that describes "our children who have become adults. "We want our children to be able to find jobs, which will enable them to live in our state, without living in our basements, he said, drawing a laugh. classroom in regularly scheduled programs, he said. Gov. Bangerter also urged legislative support for creation of a new intermediate court of appeals to relieve an overloaded Supreme Court, and pointed to his wife, Colleen, for her efforts in trying to organize programs for family treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. "These families need support and understanding. They shouldnt be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Substance abuse is an illness that can be treated. This is a problem that must be solved and Im convinced that if any state can do it, Utah is that state, the governor said. The speech was interrupted several times with applause from receptive lawmakers, several of which But since wealth Is created not by government, but by the private sector, it would be a mistake to believe that government can expand the economy unilaterally by passing a law or increasing a budget, the governor cautioned. Gov. Bangerter also noted many things are out of state control in boosting economic development, such as the prime interest rate, inflation and the cost of energy and natural resources. Still, the matter Is too critical to Utahs future to be indifferent or unconcerned. Economic development isn't Just encouraging businesses to move operations into the state, he added. "In a very real sense economic development is tourism, education, innovation, expansion of existing busi- - nesses, and retraining of dislocated workers and displaced homemakers, Gov. Bangerter said. Regarding his judicial initiative, he said the delay of appellate decisions because of an overworked Supreme Court isnt just a statistic, but "touches the lives of thousands of people; people wo have real problems, people who have experienced real tragedies." He cited the case of a newly wed husband paralyzed in a car accident. awarded a judgment in 1983. A jury The appeal hasnt yet been scheduled for argument three years later, he said. The governor backs a proposed seven member intermediate court of cases. appeals to handle certain Lawmakers Set Goal: Stick to Business Continued From l the budget, "with our burgeoning schools." A-- Other issues that should dominate interest, he said, will be the implementation of a new judicial code approved in a referendum vote two years ago and about 350 pages of e amendments to the more than insurance-recodificatio- n bill that passed the Legislature last year. House-floo- r activity Monday began with typical first-da- y tasks, with the afternoon yielding to an unusual first-da- y flurry of action on legislation, mostly technical measures shaped from interim committees last year. House members spent 20 minutes Monday debating a rules resolution aimed at curbing floor time and money spent on personal commemorative resolutions and unannounced special guests, even Utah's congressional delegation. 800-pag- Rep. James R. Moss, chairman of the House Rules Committee, said speeches and sessions in weekly which subjects could be honored personally would expedite the recognition process and allow more time in the chamber for the state's official business. Rep. Gayle F. McKeachnie, said some 347,000 in staff and floor time was consumed by commemorative resolutions last year. But some representatives balked. Lake Rep. Robert B. Sykes, City, said honoring a deserving citizen "ought to be a meaningful thing. If were just going to have people pop in and out, it borders on rudeness. He asked for speeches, commemadding that orations will compound the rudeness because you know no one will stick around. one-minu- lt five-minu- te State Senate OKs 4th District Court Judgeship After assuring Utah state senators Utahs capital punishment law and is pleased with the trend toward victims rights, Spanish Fork attorney Boyd L. Park Monday was confirmed as Utahs newest district court judge. Judge Park, who was earlier appointed to the 4th District judgeship by Gov. Norm Bangerter, was approved unanimously after about 10 minutes of questioning during the Senates opening floor session of the 1986 Legislature. He replaces Judge David Sam, who was recently appointed to a federal judgeship in U.S. District Court for Utah by President Reagan. "I believe Utah's law allowing capital punishment is constitutional 3nd Judge Park said in lesponse to a question by Sen. Karl "If a person, in a preSwan, meditated act, takes the life of another person, I am convinced that person should forfeit his own. The judge, whose jurisdiction will cover Utah County, also told the senators plea bargaining arrangements in Utah may be overdone, although "plea bargaining does have a legitimate place in the criminal justice he supports The House eventually adopted a limitation on speeches praising individuals and decided to sessions a try. give the Representatives took part of Monday afternoon becoming acquainted with 24 desk-to- p computers, an experimental amalgam of systems donated by several firms that lawmakers will use to keep track of the status of bills, amendments and committee agendas. During sparse committee action Monday, the Senate Health Committee turned thumbs down to a measure that would have mandated operators of waste-wate- r treatment facilities be certified by the state. The sponsor of Senate Bill 38, Sen. Fred Finlinson, said such a requirement by the state would ensure the operators of municipal and treatment faregional waste-wate- r cilities would have the training and expertise to run such facilitiesHe said improper maintenance and operation of the complex facilities could end up costing governments millions of dollars in repair and replacement costs. But Sen. Ivan Matheson, City, the committee chairman, said it should be up to the individual entity that is served by the plant to ensure competent operators. If you want to send him to school, if you want to train him, fine. You pay the bill. Don't have the state mandating it be done, which will create just another bureaucracy. This would be just another education program that would cost the state a bundle of money. And we dont have a bundle of money to spend, Sen. Matheson said. on a moThe committee voted to tion by Sen. Paul Rogers, Sento the bill out the favorably pass ate. three-minut- e 2 Tribune Staff Photo A spectator takes a gander at newly refurbished Senate as lawmakers settle in for 45 days of budget Judge Park also pledged his support to look after the victims rights during the legal processing of a criminal action and said that is a trend that is growing thoughout the system. We re now seeing a swing back to an emphasis on the rights of those who have been injured," he said. "And I support that " To a question by Sen. Ivan Matheson, City, concerning the problem law enforcement officials often have over being accused of using excessive force during arrest situations, Judge Park said, "I believe the judge usually should presume whatever the officer has a me is required under the specific circumstances." He said, however, a judge could not apply that presumption automatically across the board He said while the legal system needs to support the law enforcement officials, the officers should know lx tter than to overreact to a situation und if they do overrt act, perhaps they nood to be retrained ." reve-chamb- er Board Would Determine Necessary Standards Panel OKs Bill Easing Education Musts of State Superintendent By Peter Scarlet Tribune Education Editor A bill that would eliminate the formal education requirements now necessary for anyone serving as Utah's state superintendent of public instruction was endorsed Monday by the Legislatures Senate Education Standing Committee. The measure, Senate Bill 4, would replace current language in Utah statutes specifying that the state superintendent be a holder of a certifi- - cate of the highest grade with language allowing the Utah State Board of Education to determine the standards necessary for holders of the job. said the bills sponsor, Sen. C.E. Chuck" Peterson, The bill would substitute language that the state superintendent possess outstanding professsional qualifications. "Because the state board is elected and representative of the state as a whole, they're well qualified to chose their state superintendent, he said. But Sen. Karl G. Swan, expressed concern that Sen. Peterson's bill excluded any requirement for a high grade degree. Most school boards would feel uncomfortable without a professional, but there could be times when political or other considerations could come into play, said the Tooele lawmaker. Sen. William T. Barton, Valley City, the committee's chairman told his colleagues he saw the job of state superintendent as being similar to that of the manager of a large factory. Clark Puffer executive director of Swap Kin well-writte- system. by Al Hortmonn finagling. The Legislature faces a tough task since a nue shortfall and federal cuts will put the squeeze on funds'. Prefiled bills and resolutions, listearlier in The Tribune, were also introduced on opening day. Here are additional introductions ed 1st Day HOUSE Bills Passed HB15 (Hunter) Amend law relating to garnishment of wooes concerning terms of collection and priority of lien. By House 69-1- . HB23 (Burningham) Require local school boards to give written notice of student fee schedules and fee waiver policy. By House 8 (Frandsen) Set precinct residency conditions for constables By House HB37 (I. Arrington) Increase compensation for service district trustees By House HB65 (Frandsen) Set standards for admission, retention and remove' of students at the state schools for the dea ond blind. By . House HB70 (LcBaron) Clarify felonies Included In probation and porole statutes By House 68 0 HB82 (Bradford) Revamp statutes related to state textbook commission ond other public education facilities and functions. By House Resolutions Passed HJR 17 (Moss, et al ) Set certain time aside In House and Senate for commendation and condolence resolutions and guest speakers. By House 65-HCR1 (Lewis) Memoilallje Spencer W. Kimball, the late president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. By House HB35 60-- Blls Introduced HBV (Knowhon) Provide a "water's to the computation of ooch edge1' appr to when a combined report Is required HB1?V (Aar nick) Provide additional restrictions fin per on riding in open vef 'cies HB 18 i ( t rir diev) I Irr t the author Ity the State Board of Nursing has In establishing education r ements for nut ses In certuin specified icwhs 1 181 adolescent (Sko isen) clarify parental responsibility for preg nancy costs and support ot offspring. HB182 Unavailable HB183 (Stephens) Modify the definitions of bonds refunded" in school building pro1 pregnan-cles- , grams. HB184 (Browning) Prohibit the retention or disclosure of a loan applicant's tox return Information. HB185 (Browning) Repeal guest statutes" prohibiting recovery by guests Inlured in vehicles or aircraft. HB186 (Sykes) Declare the third Monday In January as a Utah legal holiday In place of Feb. 12. HB187 (Stephens) Amend the Administrative Rulemaking Act to clarify exemptions. HB188 (Anderson) Authorize the Air Conservation Committee to set minimum requirements for asbestos removal and to certify persons engaged In asbestos abatement. HB189 (Garbett, Sykes) Amend provisions tor Interstate oqulsltlons and mergers. Resolutions Introduced HJR 18 (E. Olsen) Provide a property-taexemption for farm equipment, machinery and building. HJR 19 (Dahl) Direct the Division of Porks and Recreation to work with the Division of Wildlife Resources on a controlled hunt to cull the buffalo herd on Antelope Island. Resolutions Killed HJR7 (Frandsen) Encouroge schools to Implement a "positive school climate " Killed by House HJR8 (Moss) Encouroge candidates far teaching certificates to receive Instruction In classroom management ond student discipline techniques killed by House SFNATE Bills Introduced SB 109 (Cornobv) Insurance 5ubcornrnlt1e Amendments 5BI 10 (Barton) Interlocal Cooperation Act . Amendments SB (Barton) Medical malpractice Owar d limitations Holiday For Lincolns Birthday, Bill Says A Utah state representative is proswap in a posing a bill to resolve the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday controversy Lake Rep. Robert B. Sykes, lt City, filed House Bill 186 on Monday that suggests Utahns officially observe the King holiday on the third Monday of January. But to keep the number of formal state holidays at 11, his bill would omit the observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 12. The Sykes measure leaves intact Utahs observance of George Washingtons birthday on the third Monday of February, a holiday that has been declared as Presidents Day with both Washington and Lincoln in mind. Lawmakers last year refused to formally recognize the King holiday. State Sen. Terry Williams. Lake City, has again filed a bill in the 1986 session seeking official commemoration However, Rep. Frances Hatch Merrill, Lake, is sponsoring another bill to keep the number of state holidays at 1, forcing the governor to drop one if one is ever added it 1 To date, Utah's other recognized holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Pioneer Day, Labor Day, Columbus! Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas the Utah Society of Superintendents and associate executive director of the Utah School Boards Association (USBA), said both organizations oppose the legislation. Were concerned about retaining the degree, he said. What does outstanding professional qualifications mean? The USBA feels theres a danger in this. You could get into a popularity or political realm, said Mr. Puffer. Under the proposed bill, he said there would be little if anything to prevent the state board from selecting a successful athlete, businessman or community leader as its state sua situation he said perintendent would cause problems for local school districts that would have to work with the individual. The state superintendent should have educational qualifications for the job, said Mr. Puffer. This bill arose because of emo- tional situations in the state board and in Salt Lake City, he said, referring to state school board problems in the past with state superintendents and Salt Lake City Board of Educations unsuccessful 1983 attempt to install its board president as school district superintendent. Committee members rejected Sen. Swans substitute motion to hold the bill for further consideration. Fumbled Football Bet Gives Wilkinson Red-LettDay er There sat Attorney General vid L. Wilkinson in a Da- d sports letter jacket, while all around him were his fellow Republican state officials in the customary dark suit and tie. And the occasion was one of the the politicians spiffiest events annual "State of the State" message by the governor opening legislative activity Monday night. It was one of those friendly wagers, and the big letter O showed who lost. Mr. Wilkinson, over the last three years, has wagered with his counterparts in the states of Missouri, Michigan and Ohio on the result of the football game in which Brigham Young University was a contestant. The first two he won But the Citrus Bowl loss of BYU against Ohio State University saw him fitted for the jacket. The agreement between him and Ohio Attorney General Tony Clebreeze was that the loser would wear a letter jacket of the winning university at the first ceremonial function of his state Legislaure in post-seaso- n 1986 "It proves you cant win all the time," said Mr Wilkinson The Ohio attorney general had asked OSU for a jacket that would fit a halfback It fit pretty good David L. Wilkinson Strikes Out on 3rd Wager 1 11 ture look forward to seeing a pic- of you modeling the latest Ohio football wear,' the Ohio attorney general said. In a post script, he added "Go Bucks! Mr Wilkinson wasnt the only politician to appear in an unfamiliar role while Republican Gov. INorm Bangerter gave his speech. Up in the gallery, in front of television lights was former Democratic (,ov Scott M Matneson who for illy,''1.1, as a commentator X s telecast of the address. |
