OCR Text |
Show tr ttt TT iampton Vetoes 5 Gov. Calvin L. Rampton vetoed five bills Tuesday night, signed 20 others and fixed May 5 as the date for a special session of the Legisla- ture. He took this action oh the final day allowed him by law for acting on the several hundred bills passed by the regular session which ended Marth 13. Bills vetoed were: HB228, sales tax on meals served at colleges and hospitals, As drawn, he said, tne bill would require collection of sales tax on meals served to students in college dormitories and to patients in hospital rooms. Ihe new version to be considered in May will tax only meals in competition with commercial facility. SB249, authorization for a research park at the University of Utah. This bill conflicts with the master road plan bill. A revised version will be presented to the special session. the agenda, he said, are to be financing of local subdivisions of the state; a teacher nego- tiation act if the Utah Education Association and State School Boards Association can agree upon a bill, and bills to permit an area transit authority and area development authority, providing agreement can be reached prior to the session. OKAY COMMITTEES The Senate also will consider confirmation of names for appointments to many state boards and commissions. Rampton signed SB154, setting stringent mandatory penalties for violations of narcotics law. He noted, however, that the punishment provisions appear to be highly inconsistent themamong selves." He said he will ask the special session to correct obvious inconsistencies. REVISE $ he which Among bills signed were three which further revise reorganizations effected by the 1967 Legisla-ture- . Ihe bills elminate coordinating councils which formerly had a voice in appointment of department executive directors and in forming policies and approving budgets of PRAISES BILL praised HB264, which he signed empowering c'ties and counties to establish housing authorities to improve blighted areas and pro vide elderly, housing for the veterhandicapped, ans and persons. Four University of Utah students drafted this bill and lobbied for its enactment. The governor said it makes this state eligible for federal funds to accomplish a much needed objective. low-co- e Other bills signed are: SB10, providing new requirements for applicants for licenses as emOaimers and funeral directors. HB179, amending the Industrial Facllt ties Development Act to give local governments and state universities authority to develop industrial parks. HB273, providing lhat the assignment tustice of the State Supreme Court shall be designated by the governor. the State Land HB211, permitting ' IKgpo mm st rn 2 Bills, Signs the departments and divisions. Affected are the Development Services Department Resources (SB127) ; Natural Department (SB169) and the Social Services Department (SB170). The Social Services Department formerly was the Health and Welfare Department. The former Welfare Division will become the Family Services Division. Rampton uwii rynrnfyvryy DESERET NEWS, A NEW Board to participate in oil shale develop ment by allowing credits seams! future lease payments. j SIZE, WEIGHT SB80, amending law governing sizes and weights of vehicles operating on public highways. SB , confirming authority of boards of colleges and universities to enforre traffic and parking regulations on campus SB)12 providing for law enforcement on campuses of colleges and un ersities SB148, authorizing the Board of Agriculture to promulgate regulation and to enforce weights and measures laws. EXPAND POWERS SB206, permitting institutions of higher learning to expand bonding powers for g or p in connection with research parks. HB56, requiring tnat voters register with their registration agent rather than county clerk unless they take an oath they will be absent from state HB73, emending State Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act HB170, providing that county central committees be elected during even years instead of odd years, and reducing the percentage necessary for a candidate to be nominated without primary contest from BO to 70 per cent. Wednesday, March 26, 1969 gj LIFE ON n i RENT BY HOUR - JONLyTU DAY - WEEK - month MONTH LAURY MILLER PONTIAC 3533 South State Phono 266-883- 3 Open Evenings - - the Easter ALWAYS FIRST QUALITY SB110, to allow the State Board of Education to issue revenue bonds for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake City and at Provo. This is inconsistent with SB206 which was signed. A revised bill will be considered in May. HB278 providing that the assignment justice of the State Supreme Court shall act as supervisor of the administrator of district courts. Power to establish subsidiary positions to the administrator f6r district courts, Rampton said, is vested in the Board of Examiners. The act, there-fQr- e, would be unconstitutinal, he said. i HB220, a bill providing for suspension or expulsion of students from state colleges and universities. Rampton vetoed this because he said it was too broad and could cover frater-- n skirmishes. SB112, ity signed, can accomplish the objectives, he said. The later bill provides for enforcement of law and order at institutions of higher education. ; CACHE RANCH A line item in HB354, the General Appropriations Bill, was also vetoed. This would have provided $75,000 for construction of visitor facilities at Hardware Ranch, Cache County. L In vetoing the line item he that improvements of this nature will have to be financed from the unrestricted general fund and cannot be financed from the Fish & Game Account. The Park & Recreation Division, he said, will wfcote continue to Improve facilities at the ranch, using available funds, hopefully from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. i SPECIAL VALUE! ON AGENDA ' Rampton met with leaders of both houses of the Legislature including both parties, his staff members and members of the Budget-Audand its staff at 5 p.m. it Elegant import Com-mitt- . He told the legislative lead- ; ers why he vetoed the five 3-p- bills and obtained agreement from them for placing most of the bills, with technical difficulties to be removed, on the agenda of the special session. he said, That session, should accomplish its work in fwo or at most three days. glorious Spring cblofs I 3-p- c. Additional matters to go on J double knits in c. Penneys sets the mood for spring with this colorful collection of wool double knits. Our Fashion imports are designed and fashioned with an unerring eye for quality, style and meticulous detail. Capped sleeve shells, slim skirts and luxurious step-ijackets create the elegant ensemble for daytime or after dark. Choose the trio for all seasons, Chief Dies OfWounds n all Police Chief 50, lost Davis, Stanley (Jeorge his battle .for life at 2 a.m. today, following an accidental shotgun blast by his own hand CEDAR CITY Monday night. Doctors at Valley View Medical Center said Davis died from Internal Injuries resulting from 4 shotgun wound in the lower qliest. The shooting occurred In tjie driveway of his home. reasons... in luscious lights, misses' sizes. And the price is Penney-righ- Handsome suits for Easter and all year! tl J Cedar City Police Officer Har- the chief apparently attempted to remove liis single-barrepump shotgun from an upright gun rack in his patrol car. As he pulled it old Bradley him, the weapon Only the finest plaids or solids PENN-PRES- No one witnessed the accident, but Davis wife found him after the shooting. fabrics, Choose from ... 2 or 3 button styles. SPORTS DUO T and feature STRAP DEMI-BOO- LONG WING-TI- j she pes in gleaming plastic patent popular colors 3.99 a sharp plaid T P ACCESSORIES PATENT HANDBAG. Choose from several and jacket and perfectly mated solid tone slack. I Cedar City residents donated 10 pints of blood within a few hours after It was announced that Davis needed massive transfusions to stay alive. Another large consignment of blood was flown to the hospital by the Utah Highway Patrol. EASTER-LOO- K These wash and wear sports duos are tailored in an blend of Dacron dis- charged. WORSTED You'll enjoy the stay-nelooks and styling of this Dacron polyesterwool worsted su't. said l, Ipward DACRON BROGUE DOWNTOWN SALT SUGAR HOUSE CORFAM CLASSIC PUMP. Favorite wear everywhere 10.99 pump in glossy black. Composition sole ........ 10.99 16.99 LAKE BRASS-TIMLong-wea- Open Mon., Thurs. and Fri. nites till r PUMP. Bright buckle trim, leather lined. Corfam . Composition sole 12.99 9 OGDEN PROVO Open Fri. Mon-fqn- d nites till |