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Show Rep. Frandsen Reports From Utah Legislature By Rep. Lloyd Frandsen Sixty days of the 1977 year will be spent by legislators on making laws for the State of Utah. During this period of time (January 10 March 13), I am interested in receiving input on any legislation that may affect the people of San Juan, Wayne and Garfield. All correspondence is carefully read and phone calls are appreciated. I can be reached at the State Capitol by writing Representative Lloyd Frandsen, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114. A toll free phone number is available for those desiring to call (1-800-662-3360). My extension is 4836. My committee assignments for the next two years will be Energy and Natural Resources, Social Services and Social Services Appropriations. During my term I will be privileged to serve as co-chairman of the Social Services Appropriations Committee. Some of the bills I am introducing have to do with improving the legislative process itself. One bill will require all administrative rules to be reviewed by elected officials. There are two reasons for wanting review of rules: (1) the executive branch of govern- ment will be prevented from circumventing an Issue turned down by the Legislature; and (2) if rules are reviewed by officials more responsive to the people, they will hopefully be less restrictive. Another bill that is generating the same excitement is a practical approach to offsetting the money requests by the agencies of government. This can be accomplished by having the existing legislative staff require the agencies to submit an in-depth budget instead of the traditional increase In budget over an established base. An In-depth budget will be used together with a performance audit by the Auditor General to determine if the agency is really doing what it was intended to do. After this Information is coordinated, it will be presented to the appropriation committee in the form of a recommendation as to whatr level the agency should be funded on, if it should be funded at all. I honestly feel that this legislation could not only save the state millions of dollars, but also make public officials more responsive to real public needs. |