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December 7, 2012
Changes to Administrative Rules Review Committee
With the 2012 election cycle, several changes occurred that will impact the Utah Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee. Senate President Michael G. Waddoups (R, District 6) has served on the committee since 2001. He began his legislative service in 1987 as a member of the House. Rep. Merlynn Newbold (R, District 50) has served on the committee since 2002. She
November 30, 2012
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting
Utah’s legislative Administrative Rules Review Committee (ARRC) meets on Monday, December 3, 2012, at 9 AM in room 30 of the House Building. The agenda includes issues affecting Commerce, and Education. The agenda is available online at http://le.utah.gov/Interim/2012/html/00002958.htm .
August 31, 2012
Upcoming Meetings for Utah’s Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Utah Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 4 at 9 AM in room C445 of the State Capitol. The agenda for this meeting was released today. It includes the following items: Committee Business Report: Current Title and Escrow Commission Rulemaking Process (R592-16 and R592-17) Division of Water Quality Rulemaking Process for Preparing Changes
August 17, 2012
Adminstrative Rules Review Committee Meets August 17, 2012
The Utah Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee has scheduled a meeting for 9 AM on August 17, 2012. The agenda includes the following items: Administering Rabies Vaccines at Animal Shelters; Rules to Implement Training Requirement in Utah Code Section 26-15-5, “Requirements for Food Handlers”; Rulemaking by State Agencies Based on Legislation Passed in the 2012 General Session; and Committee Business.
June 1, 2012
Administrative Rules Review Committee Holds First Meeting of 2012 Interim
The Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee held its first meeting of the 2012 interim on May 31, 2012. The agenda included a discussion of: the potential need for rules governing equal access provided to education employee associations in Utah pursuant to Section 53A-3-426; and Rule R714-600, Performance Standards for Tow Truck Motor Carriers. The audio from the May 31st meeting
January 23, 2012
Legislature Considers Issue Discussed by ARRC During 2011
The Utah Legislature begins its 2012 General Session on Monday, January 23, 2012. On the agenda for House Government Operations Standing Committee at 3:15 PM on this first day of the session is H.B. 245, entitled “Amendments to Definition of Smoking in Utah Indoor Clean Air Act”. This issue, particularly as it relates to hookahs, was discussed by the Administrative
January 13, 2012
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meets on January 13, 2012
The Utah Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee meets on January 13, 2012, at 9 AM. The agenda is posted online on the Legislature’s site. Issues include: 1. Committee Business 2. R277-419-5 Student Membership (Sen. Stephenson) 3. High School Graduation Requirements — Eligibility (Sen. Stephenson) 4. 2012 General Session Draft Legislation, “Administrative Rules Reauthorization” 5. Division of Services for People with

December 21, 2011
Governor Issues Report and Executive Order
On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the results of a comprehensive review of all of Utah’s business regulations and the release of the report, Utah Business Regulation Review. This report documents the efforts of state agencies’ to respond to the governor’s call to review existing business regulations. In addition to summarizing agencies’ responses to the Governor’s
December 21, 2011
ARRC Holds Last Meeting for 2011
The Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee (ARRC) is scheduled to hold its last meeting of 2011 on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 2 PM in room C445. The Agenda includes the following issues: R277-419-4 Student Membership (Sen. Stephenson) High School Graduation Requirements — Eligibility (Sen. Stephenson) Report: Delay in Filing Administrative Rules Required by 2011 General Session Legislation S.B. 59,
December 1, 2011
ARRC Meeting on December 5, 2011
The Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee (ARRC) has released its agenda for its Monday, December 5, 2011, meeting, scheduled at 9 AM in room C445. The agenda includes: Committee Business R765-609 Regents’ Scholarship (Sen. Stephenson) 2012 General Session Draft Legislation, “Reporting Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult” (Rep. Moss) Reviewing the Utah State Bulletin for Rules Issues Committee Business More information