Best regards,
Senator Karen Mayne

Please feel free to look at my website karenmayne.com or follow me via Facebook. Also, information about The Utah Legislature can be found at le.utah.gov
Senator Maynes Sponsored Bills:

• 32 – Breast Cancer Prevention Amendments
  Health Care Professionals are now encouraged to inform women of the breast density. After a mammogram is administered the radiologist sends a letter to the patient informing them the results of the cancer screening;, now, with S.B. 32, the patient will be informed of her dense tissue also. I am very pleased it has passed and thank all those who stood in support of the bill.
• 35 – New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act Amendments
  RV consumers have a new protection bill. This legislation will give the RV purchaser a road map procedure to remedy a dispute. If dealer is unable to fix problem with RV pertaining to wall, sub-floor, or roof after four requests, owner can then request mediation and manufacturers get involved. If mediation is unsuccessful owner can then turn to lawyer or other chosen outlet.
• 81 – Para-Educator Funding
  This bill will help improve many schools by allotting money solely to be used for placing para-educators in Title one schools. These highly qualified and trained para-educators will assist reading programs. The overall goal of this bill being to lift failing schools.
• 92 – Department of Commerce License Related Amendments
  This bill modified provisions related to occupational and professional licensing by the Department of Commerce. Bill clarifies and updates codes.
• 121 – Workers’ Compensation Waiver Amendments
  This bill makes amendments pertaining to issuing waivers to opt out of the Workers Compensations Fund.
• 169 – Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
  This bill allows the Utah Supreme Court discretion in appointing judges to the Judicial Conduct Commission. It also further clarifies who the Conduct Commission consists of, terms, and logistics pertaining to appointings.
• 195 – Transportation Safety Revisions
  This bill addresses safety pertaining to railroads, specifically crossing areas. More awareness by those driving or walking near crossing guards will lead to improved safety and health in the community.

Senate Concurrent Resolution:

• 4 – Concurrent Resolution on Breast Cancer Screening
  This resolution is supplementary to SB 32 and recognizes the importance of women to receive regular breast cancer screenings. In resolution 4 women over the age of 40 are urged to receive an annual mammogram, at minimum. The resolution also recognizes the importance of public programs that provide breast cancer screening to uninsured women who cannot afford to be screened.

Please also view the Final Survey Results.

I was fortunate enough to be recognized by a few different entities during the session, such as The Utah Fire Caucus (pictured) and the Miss Kearns association. Each of these recognitions is truly an honor; it is a pleasure to work with so many great people.

• 27 – General Building Contractor Amendments
• 280 – Foreclosure Notice Provisions on Residential Rental Property

Senate Bill:

• 24 – Research Tax Credit Amendments
• 32 – Breast Cancer Prevention Amendments
• 35 – New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act Amendments
• 81 – Para-Educator Funding
• 92 – Department of Commerce License Related Amendments
• 107 – Possession of Graffiti Paraphernalia
• 121 – Workers’ Compensation Waiver Amendments
• 130 – Workers’ Compensation Coordination of Benefits Amendments
• 169 – Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
• 195 – Transportation Safety Revisions

SJR

• 1 – Concurrent Resolution Supporting Establishment of a Fund for Assistance to Families of Fallen Officers
• 4 – Concurrent Resolution on Breast Cancer Screening

Responses to recent bills:

Today I voted against S.B. 112 (Multi-channel Video or Audio Service Tax Amendments – Sen. Niederhauser) This bill did fail today on the senate floor. At this time it would take over 6 million dollars out of the General Fund, money that is needed for other state interests. During the current economic rebound it is simply not the time for this bill.

I voted in favor of S.B. 110 (Deferred Deposit Lending and Forum Requirements – Sen. McAdams) Unfortunately the bill failed in committee. I found it fair to give clients of the lending community the opportunity to provide the needed services for clients in a convenient location. I thank you for your interest and involvement.

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)

Kindly, Your Senator,
Karen Mayne

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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

http://www.taylorsvillekearnsjournal.com/

2011 Utah Legislative Survey

“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.