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1. Legislative Scorecard
2016As Utah’s business leader, we stand as the voice of business, we support
our members’ success and we champion community prosperity.

2. Fellow Utahns,
The 2016 legislative session was truly remarkable. In more than a decade, no other session has
generated such a level of engagement within our business community.
Many difficult decisions were made this year. Whether it was a challenging, but ultimately
constructive discussion on non-compete legislation, having the foresight to lead with data and
planning before significant investments in water infrastructure, or supporting nearly half-a-billion
dollars in new funding to educate Utah’s future workforce, one thing is clear: business played a
key role to help our state choose a path that leads to community prosperity.
This scorecard documents the key votes, top issues and legislative“Business Champions”.
As we reflect on the 2016 legislative session, it is evident that your involvement and trust in the
Chamber’s leadership ensured that the Voice of Business was heard loudly on Utah’s Capitol Hill.
It is vital that this type of engagement continue if we are to retain Utah’s ranking as the“best
state for business.”
Sincerely,
Lane Beattie Lori Chillingworth
President and CEO Chair
Strategically invested $440 million in new funding for
Utah’s future workforce. This marks more than $2 billion
in new money for education over the past 6 years.
Commitment from Legislature to look at increased
long-term, stable, education funding to further elevate
our educational outcomes.
Enacted key initiatives to promote innovative
public-private partnerships to support school
readiness and success for at risk students.
Enacted key initiatives to strategically develop and
align Utah’s workforce.
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Advancing the business community’s five-year plan to
elevate our education system to remain globally competitive.
Ensuring Utah remains the top-performing
economy and best state for business.
Led the effort to prevent a ban on non-compete
agreements and facilitate a communal solution.
Reduced taxes on key industries that will spur
investment and innovation.
Ensured data and planning will come first on
long-term infrastructure and transformational
investments.
Advanced significant reforms to address our state’s
critical homelessness issue and expanding access
to health care.
U N L E A S H I N G U TA H ’ S E C O N O M I C P O T E N T I A L

3. Utah’s Voice of Business
Senate turns ‘non-compete’ bill on its head
“The Salt Lake Chamber and other business interests had fought hard against HB251, arguing
that non-compete clauses are important to protect many companies and their secrets.”
– Salt Lake Tribune
Fight Over Non-Compete Contracts Flaring Up in Legislature's Final Days
“TheSaltLakeChamber–whichfindsitselfinthemiddleofthebattle-- sentoutamassemailearlier
this week saying the bill has quickly become the major issue for the leading business group.”
– UtahPolicy.com
Employee non-compete bill stirs hornet's nest in Utah business community
“Salt Lake Chamber president Lane Beattie said no other issue has generated such a level of
concern within the business community in his 12 years on the job.”
– Deseret News
Fight expands over half-billion dollars from transportation fund
“Abby Albrecht, representing the Salt Lake Chamber and the Utah Transportation Coalition, did
not directly oppose Anderson's bill, she reminded lawmakers‘we still have a lot of work to do to
address the long-term needs of transportation.’"
– Salt Lake Tribune
Diverse group urges lawmakers to expand Medicaid
“’A healthy workforce is necessary for a stable economy,’Jason Mathis executive vice president of
the Salt Lake Chamber, said, adding that the business community could benefit from even
homeless Utahns having access to proper care, including mental and behavioral health services.”
– KSL.com
Job 1 for legislators: Educate Utah's children
“Joining them are organizations such as United Way of Salt Lake, Prosperity 2020, Education First
and the Salt Lake Chamber, which point to early childhood education as playing a critical role in
improving reading and math scores for minority and at-risk children.”
– Deseret News

4. Key Highlights of the 2016 Legislative Session:
Business Climate, Taxes & Regulation
HCR 1 - Concurrent Resolution on Waters of the United States
Supports the Chamber's opposition to the federal overreach in regulating the nation's waterways.
SCR 2 - Concurrent Resolution in Support of Sales and Use Tax Transactional Equity
Conveys the Chamber's support for federal action on the collection of remote sales and use taxes.
HB 61 - Corporate Franchise and Income Tax Changes
Incentivizes potentially 1,200 jobs and $25 million in state tax revenues by 2020 through computer and electronic product manufacturing.
HB 103 - Department of Administrative Services Amendments
Begins efforts to modernize Utah's rules platform: rules.utah.gov
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
HB 318 - Point of the Mountain Development Commission Act
Establishes a commission and $800,000 to build strategic development decisions through disciplined planning.
SB 166 - Utah Science, Technology, and Research Modifications
Enhances USTAR's role as a critical component to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth.
SB 171 - Economic Development Tax Credits Amendments
Provides critically needed resources to drive economic development in rural Utah through enhanced infrastructure investments.
SB 246 - Funding for Infrastructure Revisions
Allocates $53 million over two-years to fund construction of a thru-port that provides direct access to international markets.
Infrastructure & Transportation
HB 183 - County Option Sales and Use Tax for Highways and Public Transit Amendments
Alters the local option funding allocation identified in HB 362 (2015) by providing flexibility for five rural counties that have small bus systems.
HB 369 Substitute - Electronic Device Location Data Amendments
Allows a government entity to collect anonymous electronic data that will drive innovation.
SB 80 - Infrastructure Funding Amendments
Represents a balancing of priorities needed to prepare for a doubling of the state’s population in the coming decades.
SB 177 - Nighttime Highway Construction Noise Amendments
Streamlines construction by allowing nighttime highway construction in consultation with local stakeholders.
SB 257 - Public-Private Partnership Amendments (Interim Study)
Allows for the study of performance-based infrastructure in the State of Utah.
Natural Resources & Environment
HCR 5 - Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 100-year Anniversary of our National Parks
Utah’s national and state parks attract millions of visitors annually and contribute to urban and rural economies.
HB 52 - Office of Outdoor Recreation Amendments
Provides a one-time appropriation for $1 million to partner with local governments to build recreation infrastructure.
HB 130 - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Amendments
Enacts provisions related to an assessment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
SB 115 - Sustainable Transportation and Energy Plan Act
Modifies oversight of Rocky Mountain Power, restructures electrical rates and provides funding for multiple renewable energy issues.
(The Salt Lake Chamber was neutral on this legislation.)
SB 186 - Air Quality Incentives
Provides financial assistance for expenses related to the purchase and installation of best available control technology for air quality in a
nonattainment area.
Education, Workforce & Health Care
HB 56 - Women in the Economy Commission Amendments
Extends the Commission to further study how the state should act to address issues relating to women in the economy.
HB 436 - Housing and Homeless Reform Initiative
Funds facilities, services, housing and long-term strategies to address homelessness.
HB 437 - Health Care Revisions
Provides Medicaid coverage for individuals in the lowest income brackets, balancing the financial resources of the state with the needs of Utahns.
SB 103 Substitute - Strategic Workforce Investments
Invests strategically in workforce development through a stackable credentials program such as the Utah Aerospace Pathways program.
*The Salt Lake Chamber, through Prosperity 2020, championed a number of education bills advancing the business community’s
five-year plan to make Utah a top-10 state in education. For a full list, visit: www.prosperity2020.com

5. number of days for the
legislative session
bills introduced
and numbered
average number of days
between introduction
and the final floor vote.
bills prioritized by
Salt Lake Chamber
Executive Board
as priority votes
bills monitored by
Salt Lake Chamber staff
PRIORITY VOTE
SALT LAKE CHAMBER
HB 52 Office of Outdoor Recreation Amendments Provides a one-time appropriation of $1 million to partner with local governments to build
recreation infrastructure and invest in Utah’s Life Elevated brand. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Statewide recreation plan (pg. 23)
HB 61 Corporate Franchise and Income Tax Changes Incentivizes and encourages investment by high wage, export-oriented companies that
have the option of locating in any state. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Homeless services (pg. 11)
HB 96 Single Sign-on Business Database Simplifies the access to and coordination of state registrations, certifications, taxes and reports for small
business. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Improving the best state for business (pg. 6)
HB 328 Housing and Homeless Amendments Finds systemic and collaborative solutions to ensure that services provided to the homeless by state
agencies, local governments and private organizations are provided in a cost-effective manner and maximizes state funds.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Data-driven policy | Homeless services (pg. 11)
HB 436 Housing and Homeless Reform Initiative Funds the facilities, services, housing and long-term strategies to address homelessness.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Homeless services (pg. 11)
HB 437 Health Care Revisions Provides Medicaid coverage for individuals in the lowest income brackets, balancing the financial resources of the
state with the needs of Utahns. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Medicaid expansion (pg. 15)
SB 51 Teacher Leader Role Creates the role of Teacher Leader, which will utilize experienced teachers to mentor newly hired teachers.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Improving instruction (pg. 13)
SB 67 Partnerships for Student Success Seeks to improve educational outcomes for low income students through the formation of cross-sector
partnerships that use data to align and improve efforts focused on student success. Replicates the success of the Roy Cone to more school districts.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Innovation, accountability and investment (pg. 13)
SB 101 High Quality School Readiness Program Expansion Creates a grant to expand access to School Readiness Programs for eligible students,
particularly among Utah’s low income families Policy Guide Accomplishment: Reading comprehension | Pre-K-3 targeted reading (pg.13)
SB 102 High Cost Infrastructure Tax Credit Amendments Supports rural economic development efforts that advance infrastructure investment
and grow export opportunities. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Rural infrastructure (pg. 19)
SB 103 Strategic Workforce Investments Supports innovative efforts to strategically align the private and public sectors to attract and train a
skilled and talented workforce. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Workforce alignment (pg. 15)
SB 109 School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments Initiative to amend language governing revenues from institutional trust lands and
their distribution to public schools. Companion bill to SJR 12. Policy Guide Accomplishment: Innovation, accountability and investment (pg. 13)
SB 251 Water Infrastructure Funding Amendments Strengthens resources for policymakers and the public to establish criteria for better water
data and data reporting, new conservation targets, independent verification of water data and a proposed project, invites public involvement, and
sets appropriate financing and repayment terms.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Data-driven policy (pg. 11) | State water strategy (pg. 19) | Water conservation (pg. 22)
SJR 12 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Changes to School Funds If approved by voters at the next general election – will increase and
stabilize distributions from the permanent State School Fund through the School LAND Trust program. Companion bill to SB 109.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Innovation, accountability and investment (pg. 13)
S U CC E S S F U L P R I O R I T Y B I L L S (Page references are for the 2016 Public Policy Guide)
Failed Priority Bills:
HB 28 Grants for Educator Professional Learning
HB 42 Optional Enhanced Kindergarten Ammendments
During the legislative session the Salt Lake Chamber Executive Board designates top priorities
of the business community to be considered as“priority votes.”
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Notable Legislation:
SCR 13 Concurrent Resolution Honoring Randy Horiuchi Provides a fitting resolution to honor
the life of Randy Horiuchi. He was a champion of business and civic engagement, who provided a
lifetime of dedication to his state.
HB 251 Post-employment Restrictions Amendments Bill originated as complete ban on non-compete agreements. Through the Chamber’s efforts, the bill
was modified to safeguard employers and employees by limiting non-compete agreements to one-year, and adopting an anti-abuses remedies regime, while
preserving all other uses.
Passage rate
of Priority Bills
TWENTY-
NINE
THREE-
HUNDRED
FIFTEEN
EIGHTY-
SEVEN
PERCENT

6. Business Champions
Senate
26/29 (89%)
House
66/75 (88%)
Rep. Johnny Anderson
Rep. Patrice Arent
Rep. Stewart Barlow
Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Rep. Scott Chew
Rep. LaVar Christensen
Rep. Kay Christofferson
Rep. Fred Cox
Rep. Rich Cunningham
Rep. Bruce Cutler
Rep. Brad Daw
Rep. Brad Dee
Rep. Sophia DiCaro
Rep. Jack Draxler
Rep. Susan Duckworth
Rep. James Dunnigan
Rep. Rebecca Edwards
Rep. Steve Eliason
Rep. Justin Fawson
Rep. Gage Froerer
Rep. Francis Gibson
Rep. Keith Grover
Rep. Craig Hall
Rep. Stephen Handy
Rep. Timothy Hawkes
Rep. Lynn Hemingway
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Gregory Hughes
Rep. Eric Hutchings
Rep. Don Ipson
Rep. Brad King
Rep. Brian King
Rep. John Knotwell
Rep. Bradly Last
Rep. David Lifferth
Rep, Kay Mclff
Rep. Mike McKell
Rep. Carol Moss
Rep. Merrill Nelson
Rep. Michael Noel
Rep. Curtis Oda
Rep. Derrin Owens
Rep. Lee Perry
Rep. Jeremy Peterson
Rep. Val Peterson
Rep. Dixon Pitcher
Rep. Marie Poulson
Rep. Kraig Powell
Rep. Paul Ray
Rep. Edward Redd
Rep. Angela Romero
Rep. Douglas Sagers
Rep. Scott Sandall
Rep. Dean Sanpei
Rep. Mike Schultz
Rep. Lowry Snow
Rep. Robert Spendlove
Rep. Jon Stanard
Rep. Kevin Stratton
Rep. Earl Tanner
Rep. Norm Thurston
Rep. Raymond Ward
Rep. Curt Webb
Rep. John Westwood
Rep. Mark Wheatley
Rep. Brad Wilson
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
Sen. Curtis Bramble
Sen. Allen Christensen
Sen. Jim Dabakis
Sen. Gene Davis
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Sen. Wayne Harper
Sen. Diedre Henderson
Sen. Lyle Hillyard
Sen. David Hinkins
Sen. Jani Iwamoto
Sen. Alvin Jackson
Sen. Peter Knudson
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Ann Milner
Sen. Wayne Niederhauser
Sen. Ralph Okerlund
Sen. Brian Shiozawa
Sen. Howard Stephenson
Sen. Jerry Stevenson
Sen. Daniel Thatcher
Sen. Stephen Urquhart
Sen. Kevin Van Tassell
Sen. Evan Vickers
Sen. Todd Weiler
The Legislature plays a key role in preserving Utah’s
pro-business climate.
We recognize the 2016 Business Champions
representing more than 88 percent of the Legislature.
While the Chamber does not endorse candidates, we recognize the
value of these legislators’support for Utah’s business community.
*Legislators are graded on their vote on the final passage of the bill excluding concurrence votes.

7. The Salt Lake Chamber is proud to present
the inaugural “Legislator of the Year”
award to Senator J. Stuart Adams.
As a true statesman, Senator Adams has displayed a sense of
collaboration for reaching common ground on non-compete
legislation. This led to the balanced outcome passed in HB 251.
Additionally, Senator Adams led an effort to address Utah’s future
water needs, prioritizing planning and data while not impacting
the monumental transportation funding efforts from last session.
Senator J. Stuart Adams deserves our utmost gratitude for his unrivaled
leadership and partnership with Utah’s business community this session.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Governor & Lt. Governor
Attorney General
State Treasurer
State Auditor
LEGISLATURE
House 75/75 (100%) Senate 16/29 (55%)
S E A T S U P F O R E L E C T I O N I N 2 0 1 6 : S T A T E O F U T A H
S E A T S U P F O R E L E C T I O N I N 2 0 1 6 : N A T I O N A L
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
President & Vice President
UTAH’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
House 4/4 (100%) Senate 1/2 (50%)
Civic Engagement
Business leaders are concerned about declining civic engagement. We support the elections reform
compromise reached with the Count My Vote initiative and Legislature in 2014 to give Utah voters more
choices, convenience and accountability. It is a priority of the Board of Governors to actively participate in
this year’s caucuses, signature gathering processes, primaries and the 2016 general election.
As a matter of policy and principle, the Salt Lake Chamber focuses on discretion, transparency and community engagement. We encourage members
of Utah’s business community to actively participate in the political process. The Salt Lake Chamber endorses policies that help to fulfill our mission,
but our organization does not endorse political parties or individual political candidates, including financial contributions to political campaigns.
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This year demonstrated the Chamber’s
importance as a convener of business. Without
its influence, our state’s premier business
climate would look drastically different. It’s
incumbent upon every member of the business
community to support this critical institution.”
Chris Gamvroulas, President, Ivory Development
Public Policy Chair, Salt Lake Chamber