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Show Poge 3 UTAH FARM BUREAU NEWS January, 1966 Legislative Leonard Johnson Named To Assistant Director Post 4 Leonard Johnson, Western regional field services director for the American Farm Bureau Federation, has been named assistant director of the Natural Resources Department, of AFBFf announced Charles B. Shuman, AFBF president. In announcing the appointment, Mr. Shuman said, "This addition to the staff of the Natural Resources Department reflects the longtime basic Interest of Farm Bureau in natural resources. he added, "in"There are, creasing pressures upon the nat- ural resources of rural America. There are demands for food, and more food, for grazing, space, water, recreation, forestry, fish and wild life and other uses. Constructive solutions to the issues and problems created by the increasing demands upon these natural resources and vital to every farmer and rancher in Am- erica." Mr. Johnson is a native of Texas but he spent his early years in the Salt River Valley of Arizona. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in economics. While attending university, he worked with the coooperative extension service. He also worked as a marketing specialist with the Report by LeGrand Jarman Utah Department of Agriculture. The following is a brief sum-ma- y of the status of bills currently before the House and Senate in the 37th Utah State Mr. Johnson has nearly 15 years experience in Farm Bureau. He first served as organization director for the Utah State Farm Bureau Federation and Joined the field services division of the AFBF in 1953, working in the Western region. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and their three children will continue to reside in Salt Lake City. The AFBF Board of Directors established the Natural Resources Department to provide an expanded service in support of State and County Farm Bureau programs in natural resources. Clifford G. Mclntire, director of the department, was named to the position Legislature. Change from a fiscal year to a calendar year to comply with Federal Refund. Filing date would be April 15 instead of September 1 30. - - Amend the sales tax allowable from 2 to the statutory amount which is now 3 or 3 12 . This is a Tax Commission bill and Farm Bureau will testi2- . fy against the second provision. HB 12 Drivers License: When a person secures a learners permit he would be required to attach a conspiclous label to the bumper of the car he drives. This would stay on the bumper for 6 months or until the License Bureau is satisfied that the learner is ready to receive a driver's license. Farm Bureau has no on Feb. 1, 1965. Farm Bureau Women Host Legislators Motor Refund Act: (Has HB 8 two provisions) To A special luncheon meeting with the Farm Bureau Women's chairmen and and their senators and representatives will be held Feb. 1st. The women will travel to Salt Lake City and observe the proceedings of the legislature in the morning then accompany the senators and representatives from their districts to lunch at the Chuck-a-Ram- a. vice-chairm- en position. Repeal of law which requires registration of stallions HB 26 and Jacks. HB 35 Repeal of Milk Mark- eting Control Act: This act is now replaced by Federal Milk Marketing codes. HB 36 Repeal of law which requires cleaning inspection of farm machinery when moving from one field to another. This act is not enforcable. HB 37 Repeal of Cream MarSame as HB 35. keting Act. Introduced by Utah Depart- George Frodsham, Minute Clerk of the House of Representatives for 33 years. Senator Ezra Clark of Davis Co. ment of Agriculture. HB 32 Amendment of Bedding Control Act: Introduced by the Department of Agriculture and concerns supervision of manufacturers of bedding products. HB 41 Repeal of Oleomargarine Tax: This would eliminate the 10$ per pound tax now charged for margarine. Would decrease tax revenue by approximately $800, 000 annually. Farm Bureau will oppose repeal. HB 42 A companion bUl to HB 41. HJR 1 Resolution to Congress to pass a Liberty Amendment -which would either reduce or abol- Tax. ish the Federal Income 1 SJR Repeal of Inventory Tax: This would reduce revenue in the state, but proponents claim it would attract new business and Industry. Farm people will need an Interpretation of the status of livestock as inventory. SB 10 Water PoUution Control: Would strengthen the area of sup- Senator Reese of Gunnison, left, chatting with Dr. Carlisle Thompson in the Senate Lounge. Alfred Frost, left, and Royal Harward of the House of Representatives. ' ervision over stream floors by culinary water control agencies. This bill will need close watching. Companion to SB 10. Soil Conservation BUI: Provides that an appointed alternate may represent the State Engineer at board meetings of the Soil Conservation Service. SB 13 An act to eliminate the provisions of the Federal Daylight Savings law so that Utah may stay on Standard Time. Introduced by Farm Bureau. SB 31 An act to provide aFarm Truck License Code. Introduced by Farm Bureau. SJR 2 A constitutional amendment to assess farm land on basis of use instead of Inflated market values. Sponsored by Utah Agricultural Landowners Association. To be introduced: Repeal of Fair Trades Act: Two provisions. 1. Repeal of requirements for a minimum 6 profit on aU items sold. This is both unconstitutional and unenforcable. 2. Repeal of requirement that goods cannot be given as a bonus for purchase of an item. This is unenforcable. SB 11 SB 12 |