WOMEN'S STATE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF UTAH |
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH The Women's State Legislative Council of Utah was organized in 1920 after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which gave every woman the right to vote. Its purpose then, as now, is to investigate and study state and national issues with a goal of bringing about legislation beneficial to the State of Utah. |
Meetings
General Meeting
Schedule During the Legislative Session
(concluded; next meeting is September 26)
Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Agenda information for the 2012 session: Mark your calendars now for future meeting dates:
Senate Office Building, Copper Room.
Session 1 12:00 to 12:30 PM
Session 2 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Executive Board Meeting -10:00 am - 11:20 am
Board Meeting in Copper Room
January 18, 2012, January 25, 2012
February 1, 2012, February 8, 2012
February 15, 2012, February 22, 2012
February 29, 2012
March 7, 2012, March 14, 2012
September 26, October 24, and December 5, 2012 (the 2012 dates are tentative)
January 16, 2013;
January 23, 2013;
January 30, 2013
February 6, 2013
February 13, 2013;
February 20, 2013;
February 27, 2013
March 6, 2013;
March 13, 2013
Past Meetings, 2011
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Wed.- September 21: Tree Dedication Ceremony honoring our five Past Presidents: After the dedication ceremony we will have the honor of hearing fromUtah’s first female The schedule for the September 21st meeting is |
Wed.- October 26:
Session 1: Topic TBA
Speaker: Linda Walton, APR CEO The Walton Group
Session 2: National Issues
Speakers: Jim Dabakis, State Chair of the Utah Democratic Party
Dave Hansen, Former State Chair of the Utah Republican Party
Wed.- December 7: Holiday Luncheon
Where: The Old Meeting House at 11:30 am
4120 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City
See the home page for the Luncheon flyer. Print it out and
mail it in to reserve your place.
Wed.- January 18: Looking Ahead - The 2012 Legislative Session
Speaker: Kim Myers, Utah Health Policy
Wed.- January 25: Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Requiring the Federal Government
to get permission from States before Raising the Debt Limits.
Wed.- January 25: Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Requiring the Federal Government
to get permission from States before Raising the Debt Limits.
Wed.-February 1: Both Sessions sponsored by the Education Committee
Co-Chairs: Chris Bray and Donna Murphy
Session 1: Health Care Bills
12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
SB32 Breast Cancer Prevention Amendments
Speaker: Sen. Karen Mayne (D) District 5, bill sponsor
No opposition speaker
12:30 - 12:50 P.M.
Health Care Legislation Update
Speaker: Judi Hillman
Session 2: SB119 Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Sampling Amendments
Speaker: Sen. Ross Romero (D) District 7
Opposition speaker TBA
Wed. February 8: Both sessions under the direction of the Education Committee
Co-Chairs: Chris Bray and Donna Murphy
Session 1: SB31 Classroom Size Amentments
Speakers: Sen. Karen W. Morgan (D) District, bill sponsor
Rep. Bradley M. Daw (R) District 60
Session 2: SB117 Publication of Education Fund
Speaker: Sen. Benjamin McAdams (D) District 2
Opposition speaker TBA
Wed. February 15:
HB
209, Cox, Utah Sovereign Lands
HB
86, Mathis, Posting of Trespass
HB
33, Dunnigan, Limit Use of Fireworks
SB
21, Dayton, revamp the 5 advisory boards dealing with
aspects of environmental quality.
Wed. February 22:
Under Direction of Judiciary/Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice/Political Subdivisions,
Revenue & Taxation/Transportation/Government Operations
Director - Tibby Milne, Co-Chair - Marilyn Larsen
GENERAL SESSION 1 - 12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
HB245 Amendment of Definition of Smoking in Utah Indoor Clean Air Act
Rep. Bradley G. Last (R) District 71
HB95 Retail Sale of Tobacco Products
Rep. Paul Ray (R) District 13
GENERAL SESSION 2 - 12:30 - 1:00 P.M.
HB279 Utah Seismic Hazard Inventory
Rep. Larry B. Wiley (D) District 31
SB98 Amendments to Prohibition on Using a Handheld Wireless
Communication Device while Operating a Vehicle,
Sen. Lyle W. Hillyard (R) District 25
GENERAL SESSION 3 - 1:00 - 1:20 P.M.
HB49 Firearms Revisions
Rep. Paul Ray (R) District 13
SB249 Firearm Possession Amendments
Sen.Mark B. Madsen (R) District 13
HB395 Firearm Amendments
Rep. Stephen E. Sandstrom (R) District 58
Wed. February 29:
Agenda 29 Feb 2012
Topic: on Government Records Access and Management Act Amendments
(SB 177)
12:00 pm Sen. Curt Bramble (Dist. 16)
12:10 pm TBA, Utah Media Coalition
12:20 pm Q & A
Topic: Internet Gambling (HB 108)
12:30 pm Rep. Stephen Sandstrom (Dist. 58)
12:40 pm Rep. Mark Wheatley (Dist. 35)
12:50 pm Q & A
Topic: Health Insurance Mandate Accountability Amendments (SB 138)
1:00 pm Kelly Atkinson, Ex. Dir. Of the Utah Health Insurance Association
1:10 pm Rep. Ben McAdams (Dist. 2)
1:20 pm Q & A
Wed. March 7:
UNDER DIRECTION OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES/RETIREMENT AND INDEPENDENT
ENTITIES
GENERAL SESSION 1 - 12:00 - 12:30 P.M.
HB55
Health Care Associated Infections -
Rep. Jack Draxler (R) District 3
GENERAL SESSION 2 - 12:30 - 1:00 P.M.
HB247
Cost Sharing for Smokers Enrolled in Medicaid -
Rep. Paul Ray (R), District 13
GENERAL SESSION 3 - 1:00 - 1:20 P.M.
SB263
Education Requirements for Nursing Licensure Amendments -
Sen. Gene
Davis (D) District 3 and Michelle Swift, RN, JD
Wed. March 14:
GENERAL SESSION 1 - 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
12:00 P.M. - 12:15 P.M. Stan Rasmussen, Director of Public Policy Sutherland Institute
12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Senator Ross I. Romero (D) District 7
12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Questions and Answers
1:00 p.m. Adjourn
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