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House passes joint‑rule amendment to prioritize interim oversight; HJR3 sent to Senate
Summary
The House amended and passed House Joint Resolution 3 on Jan. 18, 1999, adopting joint‑rule language to prioritize interim committee oversight responsibilities (including at least two scheduled interim meetings emphasizing oversight), and referred the measure to the Senate; recorded vote 70–0.
On Jan. 18, 1999, the Utah House debated and approved House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR3), a set of joint rules amendments that, among other changes, instruct interim committees to give priority to oversight responsibilities during at least two scheduled interim meetings.
Representative Franson (speaker on the amendment) told the chamber the change addresses an oversight gap: performance audits and other reports from the Auditor General and executive‑branch agencies sometimes receive only cursory attention during busy interim calendars. "One of the main concerns... is that the chairman of each interim committee shall give priority to the oversight responsibilities of that committee," Franson said while introducing the pink‑sheet amendment.
Members asked clarifying questions about the amendment’s wording (whether it used "may" versus "shall," and whether the amendment addressed interim rules vs. joint rules). Counsel and sponsors explained the long title and amendment language would accomplish the intent; staff indicated comfort with the wording. Representative Franson urged support, noting the language had passed the House and Senate previously but had been vetoed by the governor in an earlier session.
After brief discussion and consideration of the pink‑sheet amendments, HJR3 as amended was put to a vote. The House recorded 70 yes votes and 0 no votes; the resolution will be referred to the Senate for further action.
