MINUTES OF THE
SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Monday, March 2, 2020 • 7:30 a.m. • 250 State Capitol


Members Present:
Sen. Allen M. Christensen, Chair
Sen. Keith Grover
Sen. Kathleen Riebe
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Sen. Ronald Winterton

Members Absent:
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Daniel Hemmert

Staff Present:
Karin M. Rueff, Policy Analyst
Nathan Erickson, Administrative Assistant

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
1. Committee Business
2. Consideration of the Appointment of Dr. Paige A. Patterson as a licensed physician on the Compassionate Use Board
Dr. Paige Patterson gave a personal statement, expressed desire to be confirmed as a member of the Compassionate Use Board, and answered questions from the committee.
Chair Christensen invited public comment.
MOTION: Sen. Riebe moved to recommend Dr. Paige Patterson to the full Senate for confirmation as a member of the Compassionate Use Board. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Yeas - 5Nays-0Abs-2
Sen. A. Christensen
Sen. K. Grover
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. E. Vickers
Sen. R. Winterton
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. D. Hemmert
MOTION: Sen. Riebe moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Yeas - 5Nays-0Abs-2
Sen. A. Christensen
Sen. K. Grover
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. E. Vickers
Sen. R. Winterton
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. D. Hemmert
Chair Christensen adjourned the meeting at 7:41 a.m.