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Show ti .U LAKESIDE Hrjview Saturday January 3, 1998 Senate kills electric voting board Switch to new method would be too expensive at $222,000, Beattie says The Associated cess. He changed his mind about BEATTIE: Press At $222,000, says Senate President Lane Beattie, the cost of equipping Utahs 29 senators to abandon verbal roll calls in favor of electronic balloting is too high. We may want to vote electronically, but were not going to spend that kind of money, the Republican lawmaker from West Bountiful said. Actually, Beattie was the one who requested electronic voting funding in the first place, and it was included in Gov. Mike Leavitts 1998-9- 9 budget proposal. Under state law, the governor updating Senate ballot collection after learning of the cost must include the Legislatures funding proposals for itself, although he could later exercise his line-ite- veto to delete it from a m final budget. Beattie says he included that estimated amount because if it isnt in at the start, its hard to get it in later in the budget pro Tobacco-sale- s Davis lawmaker prepares legislation aimed at young smokers levied, its The Associated Press A Davis County lawmaker has proposed one of the five bills aimed at keeping young people from smoking that have been prepared for the 1998 Legislature. is Rep. Richard Siddoway, proposing an automatic $50 fine or tobacco-cessatio- n class for anyone younger than 19 caught with tobacco. Currently, possession of tobacco is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and up to a $750 fine. Its so severe that nobody enforces it, Siddoway said. The proposal was criticized by Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill. It would take the teeth out of the current law, he said. If there arent any fines being arent n each desk for the voting system to be installed, floors and carpeting relaid. The cost of adapting the current (calendar) board or installing a new voting board is very little compared to the construction work, says Greg Johnson, the Beattie, and other approaches will be examined to trim the $222,000 price tag. Senate staff members say the extensive construction needed to install new wiring in the old Senate chamber pushed the cost of the project upward. An electronic voting board would have to be installed on the chambers concrete walls, the wiring run down inside the wall and under a subfloor to the senators 29 desks. A control board would be placed at the presidents podium. Floors and carpeting would have to be taken up, wires run to not that the law is inappropriate. people in a position to levy those doing it. Rep. Robert Montgomerys bill targets stores that sell tobacco to those under 1 9. If we can get people to stop smoking, its the best public-healt- h thing we could do, said Montgomery, Ogden. A store now pays a one-tim- e fee of $20 to sell tobacco. Montgomerys law would change that, requiring a store to renew its tobacco-sales license once a year or every few years. His bill also would put more responsibility on store owners rather than just the cashiers to keep youths from buying cigarettes. A store would be fined $300 for its first offense, $750 for the second, $1,000 for the third and $2,000 for the fourth. - - Standard-Examine- Senates electronic-compute- r On the third offense, a store would lose its license to sell cigarettes for 30 days. And on the fourth, a store would lose its license for W&SINCEM9S3WM CARBOTJ MONOXIDE: Is Your Home di- rector. Safe? , When Senate remodeled in the ators at the time install electronic chambers were late 1980s, sendecided not to voting. The House for years has punched in votes electronically. Electronic voting in the Senate would allow residents, the media and lobbyists to quickly and accurately see how each senator voted. two years. Currently, there is 30 (percent) to 40 percent noncompliance with the law, Montgomery said. is sponsorRep. Carl Saunders, ing legislation that would punish those who furnish cigarettes to young people. That includes family, said Saunders. Saunders acknowledged it would be difficult to monitor, especially if young people were sneaking cigarettes from their parents. But he said it is possible for kids to confess how they acquire their cigarettes. Saunders also is proposing a bill that would require stores to keep tobacco products out of the aisles and behind lock and in local, state government By SUSAN TANNER HOLMES Standard-Examine- r correspondent FARMINGTON - The elections are over. Promises have been made and the grind of government is back in action. With the Legislature about to begin and new mayors and city council members taking office, now the question arises: How do I really make a difference in government this new year? The state Legislature has sev- eral brochures and other information available describing how to become involved in the legisla-. five process either on the state or local level. But the following tips will also help you leam about and make a difference in your local Be informed. Most experts agree that first and foremost, voters and those involved in government should be informed. There are many ways to become informed. Many cities send out newsletters, post meeting dates and agendas, and advertise in the paper. By reading your local newsletter or newspaper, you can keep on issues affecting your city. Take time to at least skim the headlines and see if your city is doing something you ought to know about. Be invobed. Attend meetings to learn about what is going on, then try to set aside your How does it affect me? attitude and look at the big picture. Ask yourself how the issue is going to affect the city or state as a whole. Ask questions. Dont react, act. If you dont te FARMINGTON - The at- teams have been established statewide from St. George to Logan to promote and implement programs to educate the community about domestic violence, dating violence, child protection, gangs, fraud and senior abuse. Find several people whose opinion you trust and get their view, but remember to look at both sides of the issue. Dont go to meetings looking for a fight. The old saying, You can catch more bees with honey than vinegar," is true of people, as well. Far too often people who attend city council meetings are against something. Seldom do council members see or hear from people who are in favor of a particular situation. MO and EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL MM. The Associated Press LAYTON Expires Families facing the dilemma of how to take care of elderly, ailing parents often assume they only have two choices: move them in with the family or move them to a nursing home. However, there are other poscare, sibilities, including senior residential housing, licensed assisted living and adult day care. Few people leam about these options until they are in crisis. Rep. Brent Havmond, plans to introduce a bill that would help families navigate the maze of elder care. I El COPY A bill to appropriate money for senior-cente- r upkeep is planned by Rep. Patricia Larson. OpenMon.-Sa- l 8am-8p- FRESH - Not From Orange Concentrate Juice 1698. Limit 6 per Limit 1 Cssa Per Customer Expires 1698 coupon. 1Uts.FMlUos.lntM ' :3as 544-155- 5 - I LAYTON GROCERY OUTLET GROCERY OUTLET Letters make a difference. U.S. News & World Report advises that a personal letter is far better than a form letter or a signature on a petition. Do state why you are taking a stand. Be constructive. Share your expertise. Dont threaten. Dont demand an immediate commitment. All Often Limited To Supply On Hand. Sale Prices Good Thru January 6. 1993. fZJi'. 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Reed Richards, chief deputy attorney general, will address the team and interested community members on upcoming criminal legislation. The attorney generals office established the Safe At Home program to address issues of concern to the community and pro If you want it SOLDI And SOLD What is Carbon Monoxide? It is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas, formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon or any carbonaceous material, including gasoline. Homes with attached garages or buildings with auto exhaust influences can be a very troubling carbon monoxide problem. Newer homes are more air tight and older homes have been made tighter. Negative pressure conditions in homes can result in the backdrafting of combustion appliances and the of distribution of combustion throughout the building. Dont take a chance! 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