MINUTES OF THE

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. • 445 State Capitol

Members Present: Rep. Keven J. Stratton, Chair Rep. Casey Snider, Vice Chair Rep. Carl R. Albrecht Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Stephen G. Handy Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes Rep. Michael L. Kohler	Rep. Phil Lyman Rep. Douglas V. Sagers Rep. Rex P. Shipp Rep. Christine F. Watkins Members Absent: Rep. Mike Schultz Staff Present: Nathan W. Brady, Policy Analyst Linda Service, Committee Secretary
Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Snider called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.

MOTION: Rep. Briscoe moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2021 meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.

Yeas - 10 Nays-0 Abs-4

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

1. H.B. 236 Waste Tire Recycling Amendments (Handy, S.)

Rep. Handy introduced the bill with the assistance of Craig Hall, Sr., citizen, and Dwayne Woolley, Trans Jordan Landfill.

MOTION: Rep. Chew moved to hold H.B. 236. The motion failed with a vote of 6-6-2.

Yeas - 6 Nays-6 Abs-2

Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

MOTION: Rep. Albrecht moved to move to the next item on the agenda. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2.

Yeas - 12 Nays-0 Abs-2

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

2. H.C.R. 9 Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Development of a Statewide Anti-littering Campaign (Acton, C.K.)

Rep. Acton introduced the resolution with the assistance of Soren Simonsen, Jordan River Commission.

MOTION: Rep. Stratton moved to pass H.C.R. 9 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-4.

Yeas - 9 Nays-1 Abs-4

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

3. H.C.R. 2 Concurrent Resolution on Effect of Federal Land Valuation Model (Stratton, K.)

Rep. Stratton introduced the resolution.

MOTION: Rep. Lyman moved to pass H.C.R. 2 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.

Yeas - 10 Nays-0 Abs-4

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

4. S.J.R. 7 Joint Resolution Approving EnergySolutions Constructing and Operating a Landfill for Nonhazardous Solid Waste (Sandall, S.)

Sen. Sandall introduced the resolution with the assistance of Vern Rogers, EnergySolutions.

George Chapman, citizen, spoke in opposition to the resolution.

Noah Miterko, Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah, spoke in opposition to the resolution.

Steve Erickson, Utah Audubon Society, spoke in opposition to the resolution.

MOTION: Rep. Sagers moved to pass S.J.R. 7 out favorably. The motion passed with a vote of 8-2-4.

Yeas - 8 Nays-2 Abs-4

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. M. Schultz

5. H.B. 296 Soil Health Amendments (Ferry, J.)

Rep. Ferry introduced the bill with the assistance of Kelly Pehrson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food.

Garrick Hall, Utah Farm Bureau, spoke in support of the bill.

Kristy Davis, Utah Association of Conservation Districts, spoke in support of the bill.

Michael Larson, Utah Association of Conservation Districts, spoke in support of the bill.

MOTION: Rep. Stratton moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.

Yeas - 9 Nays-0 Abs-5

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Briscoe
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. P. Lyman
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. K. Stratton
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. S. Handy
Rep. T. Hawkes
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. M. Schultz

Chair Snider adjourned the meeting at 4:17 p.m.

Yeas - 10	Nays-0	Abs-4
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Handy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. P. Lyman Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider Rep. K. Stratton		Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. D. Sagers Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Watkins

Yeas - 6	Nays-6	Abs-2
Rep. G. Bennion Rep. S. Chew Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. P. Lyman Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider	Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Handy Rep. M. Kohler Rep. D. Sagers Rep. K. Stratton	Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Watkins

Yeas - 12	Nays-0	Abs-2
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Handy Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. P. Lyman Rep. D. Sagers Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider Rep. K. Stratton		Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Watkins

Yeas - 9	Nays-1	Abs-4
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. P. Lyman Rep. D. Sagers Rep. R. Shipp Rep. K. Stratton	Rep. C. Snider	Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Handy Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Watkins

Yeas - 8	Nays-2	Abs-4
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. M. Kohler Rep. P. Lyman Rep. D. Sagers Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider Rep. K. Stratton Rep. C. Watkins	Rep. G. Bennion Rep. J. Briscoe	Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Handy Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. M. Schultz

Yeas - 9	Nays-0	Abs-5
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. M. Kohler Rep. P. Lyman Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider Rep. K. Stratton Rep. C. Watkins		Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Handy Rep. T. Hawkes Rep. D. Sagers Rep. M. Schultz