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General Session 2011 – Senator Mayne’s Legislation

  • SB11S01
  • SB35S01
  • SB191 All three pieces are Landmark Legislation defining and regulating Owner/Employee status ( passed overwhelmingly in both House’s)
  • SB69 Legislation that protected a small business in Taylorsville by removing unfair tax advantage from the State. ( passed)
  • SB94S01 Requiring Constables to carry and display their badges and papers while on duty. This protects the public from unauthorized people. (passed)
  • SB23501 Allowing Charter School Children to participate in activities at Public Schools; such as athletics, dance and the arts. (passed)
  • SBSCR12 Making Women Aware of the dangers of Heart disease and promoting good Heart Health. (passed)
  • SJ3S01 Promoting Adult Immunization (passed)
  • SJR15 Resolution encouraging and supporting non-traditional occupations for women. (passed)

Floor Sponsored Bills from the House of Representatives

  • HB168 Child Identity Theft Protection (passed)
  • HB169S1 Firearm Laws Modifications (passed)
  • HB209 Labor Commission Amendments (passed)
  • HB221 Car Inspections (passed)
  • HB314 Insurance Requirements for Child Care Buses (passed)

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Kindly, Your Senator,
Karen Mayne

Taking Care of Business

Taylorsville hosted its first community talent show, “Taylorsville’s Got Talent.” To kick off the evening, Mayor Russ Wall, Senator Michael Waddoups, Senator Karen Mayne, Representative Johnny Anderson, and Representative Wayne Harper sang, “Taking Care of Business,” as a new group – BTO – Bennion Taylorsville Overdrive.

West Side Open 2011

A golf fundraiser sponsored by and for Senator Karen Mayne
Tuesday, August 16 · 7:00am – 2:00pm

Breakfast & Registration: 7am
Shotgun Start: 8am
Lunch: 1pm

Sponsorships Available: (See announcement graphic)

For more info, please contact:
Lisa Spatafore 801-971-9636 lcshades@msn.com

West Ridge Golf Course
5055 South Westridge Blvd. (5600 West)
West Valley City, UT

Signing of Worker Classification Bills

Signing of SB 11, 35, and 191

Accompanied by bill sponsor Senator Karen Mayne, Governor Gary Herbert ceremonially signed Senator Mayne’s recently passed legislation, SB 11-Worker Classification Coordinated Enforcement, SB 35-Construction Licensees Related Amendments, and SB 191-Workers’ Compensation Coverage Waivers. These three companion bills closed a loophole that allowed some companies to designate workers as “owners,” thereby avoiding paying taxes and other employee-related costs. Senator Mayne engaged numerous government agencies, business entities, and individuals in this effort, garnering their assistance and support. Our community is well served by legislators such as Senator Mayne.

http://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/archives/966

Taylorsville Food Pantry receives donation from State Senator

http://www.taylorsvillekearnsjournal.com/

2011 Utah Legislative Survey

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2011 Utah Legislative Survey

Deseret News: Utah legislators poised to take on business model

Full article By Lori Prichard and Kelly Just: Utah legislators poised to take on business model that some say exploits construction workers

“You exposed the people and your viewing audience to what it really was,” Sen. Karen Mayne, D-West Valley City, said of KSL’s story.

Mayne is alluding to the work force reclassification process of potentially thousands of Utah construction workers as “owners” under the limited liability corporation business model.

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Helping My Neighbors

Through the years, it has been my honor to donate to my community. The requests have come from football leagues, soccer teams, scholarships, charities, and many other worthy projects. I financially support my West Side neighbors in building a better place to live. But this year is different… the need is greater for our families on the West Side. The economy has taken a hit and unemployment is high in our state. The requests for financial aid and food pantry services are 50% more this year in my Senate District. I needed to act. I attended the Kearns Town Council, Taylorsville City Council and West Valley City Council meetings, and donated $500.00 to each. The money will be used for their food pantry and helping people with needs in their communities. I’m happy to say, I have partnered with Smith’s Food Stores and Gines Auto Service and they have stepped up with their generous support of our food banks. I will continue to support my community in their good works, but this year we need to help our friends and neighbors though this rocky time.

Karen

There will be changes in Kearns

In the states master plan the widening of 5400 South (the main street in Kearns) has always been on the table. Now, the reality is here. I contacted the Department of Transportation for the State of Utah and ask them to attend the Kearns Town Council meeting in December. The Director of Region 2 and his staff came to answer questions and to explain a time line for construction. This project will affect businesses and homeowners between 4000 west and 4800 west, on 5400 south. UDOT will start an environmental study the first of next year. This study is projected to take 3 to 6 months after that, the decision will be made on how to widen the road and which properties will be involved. UDOT has promised to keep the community fully informed on each phase of the operation. Myself and the Town Council will be involved every step of the way, to make sure our citizens are treated fairly. This will be a life change for many people and decisions will have to be made, I will do my best to serve you in this time of change.

Karen

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