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Utah House organizes for fourth special session; governor's proclamation lists six priorities
Summary
The House opened the governor‑called fourth special session, retained its prior leadership and rules, appointed committees to meet the Senate and the governor, and the Lieutenant Governor's certification read a proclamation listing six items including Draper corrections funding and Range Creek land protections.
The Utah House of Representatives convened its fourth special session on Sept. 10, 2004, and moved immediately to preserve the chamber’s existing organization and leadership. Representative Curtis moved that the House continue with the same organization and leadership as established during the 2004 general session; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The Speaker appointed Carol Peterson as chief clerk and directed her to read the Lieutenant Governor’s certification and the governor’s proclamation calling the special session. The certificate—read by the chief clerk—identified Gail F. McKechnie as Lieutenant Governor. The proclamation, signed by Governor Ollie N. Walker, set the session’s purposes: (1) consider funding to improve state correctional facilities in Draper; (2) allocate funds to care for, preserve and secure Range Creek state lands; (3) consider amendments to Title 75 regarding out‑of‑state trustees; (4) consider certain income tax deductions for persons called into active military service; (5) provide the Senate opportunity to consent to recent gubernatorial appointments; and (6) consider other measures the governor may submit during the special session.
After roll call, the Speaker announced Representative Morgan Philpott had submitted a letter of resignation effective Sept. 30. The Speaker said the County Party would begin the process to fill the seat.
On procedural motions the House adopted the same House and joint rules that governed the 2004 general session. The chamber also authorized the Speaker to appoint committees: Jack Sites, Kurt Webb and Dave Litback were appointed to wait on the Senate, and Representatives Donaldson, Peterson and Jones were appointed to call upon the governor. The House suspended the formal reading of bill and resolution titles for efficiency.
The House recessed briefly to allow committees to complete their duties; members were instructed to have available the substitute and first amendment for the bill expected to be debated later in the day.
