The Salt Lake Chamber is a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and reach. The Chamber works as Utah’s business leader to stand as the voice of business, support our members’ success and champion community prosperity on hundreds of bills every session.

1. Legislative Scorecard
2015As Utah’s business leader, we stand as the voice of business, we support
our members’ success and we champion community prosperity.

2. Dear Fellow Utahns,
During the 2015 session, the Voice of Business was heard loudly on Utah’s Capitol Hill.
In all respects, 2015 was a banner year for Utah’s future and our long-term economic prosperity. This
year’s decisions have ensured that Utah will remain competitive in a global economy by strategically
investing in our future workforce and transportation infrastructure.
This was largely possible because of our active and engaged business community. The Salt Lake
Chamber, as a statewide chamber of commerce representing more than 8,000 businesses, played a
critical role in these decisions and many others.
We encourage you to explore the other key votes, top issues and legislative“Business Champions”
documented in this scorecard. As we look to 2016 and the years beyond, we are committed to being
part of the solution, building consensus and finding common ground.
Sincerely,
Lane Beattie Terry Buckner
President and CEO Chair
Strategically invested $510 million in new
funding for Utah’s future workforce.
Enacted key initiatives to improve reading
achievement.
Enacted key initiatives to improve Utah
students’math and analytical skills.
Enacted key initiatives to improve high school
and postsecondary certificates and degrees.
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Advancing the business community’s five-year plan
to make Utah a top-10 state in education and
ensure the greatest workforce in state history.
Investing in Utah’s future transportation
infrastructure with a comprehensive solution
that will keep Utah’s economy moving.
Increased motor-fuel tax 5-cents per-gallon to
meet critical maintenance & preservation needs.
Reformed the motor-fuel tax to a percentage-
based tax that will grow with the economy and
not lose purchasing power.
Voter approved local-option funding to give
Utahns’more transportation choices.
Matched funding with planning to support
Utah’s comprehensive transportation needs.
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3. “The advocacy, influence
and impact of the
Chamber benefits every
business’bottom line.”
Richard Walje, President and CEO of Gateway Projects, PacifiCorp
2014-15 Public Policy Chair, Salt Lake Chamber

4. The Salt Lake Chamber is a capital city chamber with a statewide mission
and reach. The Chamber works as Utah’s business leader to stand as the
voice of business, support our members’success and champion
community prosperity on hundreds of bills every session.
Business Climate, Taxes and Regulation
We want to acknowledge all of the community and civic partners involved in the passage of SB 296.
Champions: Representatives Dee, Dunnigan and Senators J. S. Adams, Urquhart and Dabakis
SB 63 - Workers' Compensation Fund Amendments
Strengthens Utah's business climate by ensuring Utah companies retain low-cost workers compensation insurance.
SB 296 - Antidiscrimination and Religious Freedom Amendments
Demonstrates what is best about Utah and allows the state to remain a welcoming places for all employees.
SJR 8 - Joint Resolution Urging Adoption of the Regulation Freedom Amendment
Regulation reform should be a priority at all levels of government to reduce the burden on business and improve economic performance.
Economic Development, Jobs and Growth
Champions: Representative Handy and Senator Okerlund
HB 129 - Economic Development Incentive Amendments
Allows rural communities access to more incentive programs, including resources to expand recreation infrastructure.
HB 414 - Utah Broadband Outreach Center
Utah businesses will have enhanced access to high-speed broadband through a public-private partnership that will coordinate
stakeholders to focus on economic development.
SB 216 - High Cost Infrastructure Tax Credits
Provides critical resources to driving economic development in rural Utah through enhanced infrastructure investments.
Infrastructure and Transportation
Champions: Speaker Greg Hughes and Representatives Anderson and Perry and Senators Jackson,
Van Tassell, Mayne and Bramble
HB 79 - Safety Belt Law Amendments
Employers understand that failing to buckle up harms others on Utah's roads and increases the cost of doing business.
HB 80 - Transportation Project Amendments
Reduces long-term costs and accelerates projects by allowing the Utah Department of Transportation to streamline the environment
review of some projects.
HB 362 - Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Provides necessary investments for a safe and efficient transportation system that will support economic growth for decades to come.
Natural Resources and Environment
Champions: Representative Arent and Senators Wieler and Hinkens
HB 406 - Natural Gas Vehicle Amendments
Establishes incentives for heavy-duty fleet vehicles to convert to cleaner fuels as a key strategy to improve air quality.
SCR 10 - Public Lands Initiative
Expresses strong support for the Public Lands Initiative as an inclusive local approach to responsibly manage Utah's vast public lands.
SB 218 - Water Infrastructure Funding
Establishes a fund to address critical needs of aging infrastructure and new water supply projects as part of a larger effort to develop a
comprehensive statewide water strategy.
Education, Workforce and Health Care
Champions: Representatives Last, Gibson, President Niederhauser and Senators Millner,
Osmond and Shiozawa
HB 30 - Math Teacher Training Program Amendments
Superior math instruction is critical to increasing students ability to learn and eventually compete in a global economy.
HB 203 - Teacher Salary Supplement Program Amendments
Straightens Utah's technology pipeline by offering incentives to qualified instructors to teach computer science.
SB 75 - Elementary Arts Learning Program Amendments
Improves the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts program to better integrate arts teaching to core subjects and improve
education outcomes.
*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. List of Priority Votes
342Total Bills
Monitored
Emails From
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Passage of
Priority Bills
Bills Opposed
Defeated
Passage of
Supported Bills
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SB 296 Antidiscrimination and Religious Freedom Amendments
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Statewide non-discrimination ordinance and protect first-amendment rights.
HB 362 Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Achieve comprehensive transportation funding action.
HB 414 Broadband Outreach Center
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Support public-private partnership to expand broadband access and infrastructure.
SB 117 Interventions for Reading Difficulties Pilot Program
Policy Guide Accomplishment: K–3 targeted reading curricula and support. We support results-based funding for expanded early intervention
reading programs.
SB 97 Property Tax Equalization Amendments
Policy Guide Accomplishment: We must make a landmark ongoing investment in Utah’s future workforce.
HB 198 Strengthening College and Career Readiness
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Initiatives to improve Utah students’college readiness.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Expand access to critical guidance counselors.
SB 116 Public School Dropout Recovery
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Initiatives to improve Utah students’college readiness.
SB 196 Math Competency Initiative
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Initiatives to improve Utah students’math and analytical skills.
SB 232 Higher Education Performance Funding
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Initiatives to increase completion of postsecondary certificates and degrees.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Incentivizing success in education.
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Supporting access and outreach initiatives for students.
SB 235 School Turnaround and Leadership Development Act
Policy Guide Accomplishment: Initiatives to improve instruction in Utah’s schools.
HB 79 Safety Belt Law Amendments
Policy Guide Accomplishment: A primary seat belt law that will protect operators and passengers in vehicles.
SB 43 Changes to Elections Laws
Protect the 2014 Voter Participation Compromise as business leaders are concerned about declining civic engagement and the future impacts
on our economy and quality of life.
Failed Priority Votes:
HB 331 - Professional Learning Grant Program
SB 164 - Access to Health Care Amendments (Healthy Utah)
SJR 5 - State Board of Education Changes
S u c c e s s f u l P r i o r i t y B i l l s
S u cce s s f u l l y D e f e a t e d P r i o r i t y B i l l s
Noteworthy Defeated Bills:
HB 236 - Tipped Employee Wage Amendments
HB 309 - Living Wage
During the legislative session, the Salt Lake Chamber Executive Board designates top priorities of the business community
within the Public Policy Guide as well as other critical issues that arise to be considered as“priority votes.”

6. Business Champions
Senate
24/29 (83%)
House
59/75 (79%)
our Legislature in making Utah the best
state for business. We want to recognize the
2015 Business Champions that represented
more than 80 percent of the Legislature.
Rep. Jacob L. Anderegg
Rep. Johnny Anderson
Rep. Patrice M. Arent
Rep. Stewart Barlow
Rep. Joel K. Briscoe
Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Rep. LaVar Christensen
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson
Rep. Fred C. Cox
Rep. Jon Cox
Rep. Rich Cunningham
Rep. Bruce R. Cutler
Rep. Brad M. Daw
Rep. Brad L. Dee
Rep. Sophia M. DiCaro
Rep. Jack R. Draxler
Rep. Susan Duckworth
Rep. James A. Dunnigan
Rep. Rebecca P. Edwards
Rep. Steve Eliason
Rep. Gage Froerer
Rep. Francis D. Gibson
Rep. Craig Hall
Rep. Stephen G. Handy
Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Gregory H. Hughes
Rep. Don L. Ipson
Rep. Ken Ivory
Rep. Brad King
Rep. Brian S. King
Rep. Bradley G. Last
Rep. Kay L. McIff
Rep. Mike K. McKell
Rep. Justin J. Miller
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss
Rep. Merrill F. Nelson
Rep. Michael E. Noel
Rep. Lee B. Perry
Rep. Val L. Peterson
Rep. Dixon M. Pitcher
Rep. Marie H. Poulson
Rep. Kraig Powell
Rep. Paul Ray
Rep. Edward H. Redd
Rep. Angela Romero
Rep. Douglas V. Sagers
Rep. Scott D. Sandall
Rep. Dean Sanpei
Rep. Mike Schultz
Rep. V. Lowry Snow
Rep. Robert M. Spendlove
Rep. Jon E. Stanard
Rep. Earl D. Tanner
Rep. Raymond P. Ward
Rep. R. Curt Webb
Rep. John R. Westwood
Rep. Mark A. Wheatley
Rep. Brad R. Wilson
Sen. Aaron Osmond
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
Sen. Curtis Bramble
Sen. Allen M. Christensen
Sen. Jim Dabakis
Sen. Gene Davis
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Sen. Lyle W. Hillyard
Sen. David P. Hinkins
Sen. Jani Iwamoto
Sen. Peter C. Knudson
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Ann Milner
Sen. Wayne L. Niederhauser
Sen. Ralph Okerlund
Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa
Sen. Howard A. Stephenson
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson
Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher
Sen. Stephen H. Urquhart
Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Sen. Todd Weiler

7. As the voice of business, the Salt Lake Chamber develops
policies and positions, and champions and advocates on
major issues affecting Utah businesses. Key to this effort is
the work of policy-related committees, subcommittees, task
forces and councils involving more than 850 representatives
of member corporations, organizations and the academic
community who serve voluntarily. In almost every instance,
significant policy and public issue positions originate with
one of these Chamber components.
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8. Thank You!
Utah’s business community commends Utah's Legislature for their economic
leadership. The 2015 session will be remembered for landmark investments in
education and transportation, as well as for creating employment opportunities
by balancing religious liberties and non-discrimination. Utah will remain
economically strong because of the prudent decision to invest.
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