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Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee - February 19, 2025
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Recording 1
Chair Weiler called the meeting to order at 4:18 p.m..
Sen. Balderree moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting.
1st Sub. H.B. 195 Firearm Retention Amendments
(MacPherson, M.)
Rep. MacPherson presented the bill.
Ryan Robertson, President Elect, Statewide Association of Prosecutors, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Marlesse Jones, Director, Victims Services Commission, spoke in opposition to the bille.
Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Clark Aposhian, Chair, Utah Shooting Sports Council, National Rifle Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Sen. Balderree moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 195 out favorably.
Sen. Pitcher assumed the chair.
H.B. 17 Limitations on the Use of Polygraphs
(Romero, A.)
Rep. Romero presented the bill.
Brett Robinson, Senior Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, spoke in favor of the bill.
Nate Mutter, Chair, Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, spoke in favor of the bill.
Liz Klc, Policy Director, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill.
Marleese Jones, Director, Victims Services Commission, spoke in favor of the bill.
Steve Burton, Director, Defense Attorney's Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Sen. Escamilla moved to pass H.B. 17 out favorably.
Sen. Brammer moved to amend H.B. 17 with Amendment #1.
Sen. Escamilla moved to move to the next item on the agenda.
S.C.R. 4 Concurrent Resolution Fostering Social Connection and Establishing Utah Community Health Day
(Brammer, B.)
Rep. Brammer presented the bill.
Sen. Brammer moved to pass S.C.R. 4 out favorably.
Sen. Musselman moved to place S.C.R. 4 on the Consent Calendar.
S.J.R. 9 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Injunctions
(Brammer, B.)
Rep. Brammer presented the bill.
Melarie Wheat, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Elizabeth Wright, Executive Director, Utah State Bar, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Sen. Musselman assumed the chair.
Teena Horlocker, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Sen. Brammer moved to pass S.J.R. 9 out favorably.
1st Sub. H.B. 150 Emergency Communications Modifications
(Shallenberger, D.)
Rep. Schallenberger presented the bill.
Sen. Balderree moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 150 out favorably.
2nd Sub. H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments
(Peck, N.)
Rep. Peck presented the bill with the assistance of Elizabeth Madrid attorney, Homeschool Legal Defense Association.
What Research Says About Public School, Private School, and Homeschool Child Abuse, Neglect, and Fatalities
Sen. Escamilla moved to replace 2nd Substitute H.B. 209 with 3rd Substitute H.B. 209.
Sen. Escamilla moved to amend 3rd Substitute H.B. 209 with Amendment #1.
Sen. Weiler resumed the chair.
Nina Wolf, Board Member, U-Hope Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill.
Rachel Marshall, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Caleb Jackson, Vice President, Utah Christian Home School Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Roxanne Johnson, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Kent Verboncoeur , President, Utah Home School Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Eve Ettinger, Board Member, Coalition for Responsible Home Education, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Brooke Stephens, Civic Engagement Director, Utah Moms for America, spoke in favor of the bill.
Adelaide Hintz, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Sen. Balderree moved to pass 3rd Substitute H.B. 209 out favorably.
S.B. 271 Unauthorized Artificial Intelligence Impersonation Amendments
(McKell, M.)
Sen. McKell presented the bill.
Sen. McKell moved to pass S.B. 271 out favorably.
1st Sub. H.B. 255 Local Land Use Modifications
(Chew, S.)
Rep. Chew presented the bill.
Sierra Nelson, Executive Director, Utah Wool Growers Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Sen. Musselman moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 255 out favorably.
Sen. Musselman moved to adjourn.
Chair Weiler adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m..
S.B. 175 Medical Expense Liability Amendments
S.B. 175 Medical Expense Liability Amendments
S.B. 271 Unauthorized Artificial Intelligence Impersonation Amendments
S.B. 271 Unauthorized Artificial Intelligence Impersonation Amendments
S.C.R. 4 Concurrent Resolution Fostering Social Connection and Establishing Utah Community Health Day
S.C.R. 4 Concurrent Resolution Fostering Social Connection and Establishing Utah Community Health Day
S.J.R. 9 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Injunctions
S.J.R. 9 Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Injunctions
H.B. 17 Limitations on the Use of Polygraphs
H.B. 17 Limitations on the Use of Polygraphs
1st Sub. H.B. 150 Emergency Communications Modifications
1st Sub. H.B. 150 Emergency Communications Modifications
1st Sub. H.B. 195 Firearm Retention Amendments
1st Sub. H.B. 195 Firearm Retention Amendments
2nd Sub. H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments
2nd Sub. H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments
1st Sub. H.B. 255 Local Land Use Modifications
1st Sub. H.B. 255 Local Land Use Modifications
Agenda
Agenda
MINUTES
MINUTES
SB0175
SB0175
What Research Says About Public School, Private School, and Homeschool Child Abuse, Neglect, and Fatalities
What Research Says About Public School, Private School, and Homeschool Child Abuse, Neglect, and Fatalities
SB0271
SB0271
SCR004
SCR004
SJR009
SJR009
HB0017
HB0017
HB0150S01
HB0150S01
HB0195S01
HB0195S01
HB0209S02
HB0209S02
HB0255S01
HB0255S01
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