MINUTES OF THE
SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Friday, August 26, 2022 • 9:00 a.m. • 445 State Capitol


Members Present:
Sen. Scott D. Sandall, Chair
Sen. David P. Hinkins
Sen. Jani Iwamoto
Sen. Derek L. Kitchen
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson

Members Absent:
Sen. Keith Grover

Staff Present:
Nathan W. Brady, Policy Analyst
Charley Hart, Policy Analyst
Patricia Owen, Associate General Counsel
Finn Andrew Rose, Administrative Assistant

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

Chair Sandall called the meeting to order.
1.Committee Business
MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to approve the August 15, 2022, minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. J. Iwamoto
Sen. D. Kitchen
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. S. Sandall
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. K. Grover
2.Consideration of the Appointment of Joel Ferry as the Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources
Joel Ferry spoke to their background, experience, and accomplishments.
The committee asked questions of Joel Ferry.
Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment.
Joel Ferry continued to speak to their background, experience, and accomplishments.
MOTION:Sen. Kitchen moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Joel Ferry as the Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources to the full Senate for consideration. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. J. Iwamoto
Sen. D. Kitchen
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. S. Sandall
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. K. Grover
3.Other Items/Adjourn
MOTION:Sen. Iwamoto moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. J. Iwamoto
Sen. D. Kitchen
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. S. Sandall
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. K. Grover
Chair Sandall adjourned the meeting.