JOINT CORPORATIONS, ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS INTERIM COMMITTEE

Standard Budget:             $46,500.00

Priority #: 1         Utilities

1. Electricity rates/issues, including what is driving increases, the effectiveness and need for the Office of Consumer Advocate and impact of renewables

2. Telecommunications - updates on broadband availability and the federal Universal Service Fund

3. Railroads – rate and availability issues

Priority #: 2         Department of Insurance

1. Accreditation issues

2. Review of state board of insurance agents' examiners

3. Update statutes related to insurance

Priority #: 3         Corporate law/issues

1. Secretary of State issues, including issues related to apostilles certificates

2. State Treasurer issues, including issues related to public depositories

Priority #: 4         Elections/Local Government

1. County citizens participating in municipal elections

2. Absentee ballots for college students

3. Recall of elected officials

4. Commission form of government

5. Campaign finance reporting limits

6. Coroner Boards – membership and qualifications

7. Board of appraisers – qualifications

8. The Committee will review the issue and need for statutory changes required to implement a presidential primary election.

Priority #: 5         Liquor law review

Review liquor laws.

Priority #: 6         Monitor Federal and Judicial Action

Monitor actions of the federal government and the judiciary involving public utilities, telecommunications, election issues and other areas traditionally within the purview of the Committee.

Meeting Schedule
3-2 day meetings

Tentative Meeting Schedule

Lander – May
Saratoga - September
Cheyenne – November