| Members Present: Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox, Chair Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn, Vice Chair Rep. Melissa G. Ballard Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Trevor Lee Rep. Karianne Lisonbee Rep. Andrew Stoddard | Rep. Stephen L. Whyte Members Absent: Rep. Jefferson S. Burton Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. Mike Schultz Staff Present: John Feinauer, Managing Policy Analyst An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| Chair Wilcox called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. |
| 1.4th Sub. S.B. 128 Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program (Ipson, D.) |
| Chad Soffe, Chief, Woods Cross Police Department, and representing Law Enforcement Legislative Committee and Utah Chiefs of Police Association, spoke in support of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to replace 4th Substitute S.B. 128 with 5th Substitute S.B. 128.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte |
| MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to pass 5th Substitute S.B. 128 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. S. Whyte |
| 2.S.B. 95 Foreign Driver License Reciprocity Amendments (Stevenson, J.) |
| Rep. Candace Pierucci presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to pass S.B. 95 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to approve the minutes of February 10, 2023.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| 3.H.B. 400 School Absenteeism Amendments (Johnson, D.N.) |
| Rep. Dan Johnson presented the bill with the assistance of Patty Norman, State Board of Education, and Brett Peterson, Director, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Department of Health and Human Services. A handout was provided. |
| HB 400 Statistics Sheet |
| Tom Ross, Executive Director, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Jon England, Libertas Institute, spoke to the bill. |
| Chase Clyde, Utah Education Association, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Kayley Richards, Juvenile Justice Specialist, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in support of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to amend H.B. 400 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
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Amendment 1
H.B. 400 58 (h) providing { 59 { 60 (i) is evidence-based as defined in Section 53G-11-303; (ii) integrates multiple tiers that provide increasingly intensive interventions for students at risk for or experiencing chronic absenteeism; and 61 { 74 (b) absences without a valid excuse. (7) The state board shall make rules in accordance with Titley 53G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to define the tiers of intervention and supports described in Subsection (2)(h)(ii) which shall: (a) be developed to: (i) maximize student achievement; (ii) reduce behavior problems; and (iii) increase long-term success; and (b) in higher tiers of intervention and support, provide targeted interventions that increase structure, support, and feedback to address current attendance deficits experienced by students. 137 (b) use another evidence-based program; or 138 [ 139 plan that is evidence-informed as defined in Section 53G-11-303 . |
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to pass H.B. 400 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| 4.H.B. 139 Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry Requirements (Judkins, M.) |
| Rep. Marsha Judkins presented the bill. |
| Faye Jenkins, UPAN, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Daniel Strong, Director, Sentencing Commission, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Amanda Montague, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, spoke to the bill. |
| Ryan Robinson, Statewide Association of Prosecutors, spoke in support of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to replace H.B. 139 with 1st Substitute H.B. 139.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. A. Stoddard |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 139 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz Rep. A. Stoddard |
| 5.H.B. 373 Law Enforcement Training and Recruitment (Welton, D.) |
| Rep. Douglas Welton presented the bill. |
| Chad Soffe answered questions from the committee and spoke in support of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to replace H.B. 373 with 1st Substitute H.B. 373.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 373 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
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Amendment 1
1st Sub. H.B. 373 43 (3) Subject to legislative appropriation, the board shall award a grant to an applicant 44 who: 45 (a) is hired by a law enforcement agency as a law enforcement officer for the first time 46 on or after May 3, 2023; 47 (b) is employed with the law enforcement agency for at least five years; and 48 (c) completes a degree or certificate from a degree granting institution of higher 49 education or technical college before or during the law enforcement officer's employment. |
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 373 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| 6.H.B. 354 Firearm Access Amendments (Stoddard, A.) |
| Rep. Stoddard presented the bill. |
| Dr. Jeff Robison, Pediatric Emergency Room Physician, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Neca Allgood, Gun Violence Prevention Center, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Dr. Jennifer Brinton, American Academy of Pediatrics, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Teresa Garrett, mother, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Stacey Mollinet, Utah PTA, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Dalane England, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Chad Soffe, representing Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Barbara Gentry, Gun Violence Prevention Center, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Helen Droitsch, Moms Demand Action, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Clark Aposhian, representing Utah Shooting Sports Council and National Rifle Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Mike Smith, Sheriff, Utah County, and representing Utah Sheriffs' Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to amend H.B. 354 with Amendment #2.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-3. | |||
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Amendment 2
H.B. 354 11 This bill: 12 ▸ defines terms; 13 ▸ provides that a firearm shall be securely stored or rendered inoperable by a locking 14 device; and 15 ▸ sets penalties for violations { 16 ▸ { 17 47 (4) If a restricted person, a minor, or an at-risk person gains access to a firearm 48 belonging to or under the control of an owner or authorized user, and the owner or authorized 49 user failed to secure the firearm in a locked container or by a locking device, the owner or 50 authorized user in control of the firearm: 51 (a) is subject to a civil fine of $1,000; or 52 (b) if the restricted person, minor, or at-risk person commits a crime or injures another 53 person, is subject to a civil fine of $5,000 { 54 55 (5) Subsection (4) does not apply if : (a) the firearm is accessed by a person and used in a 56 lawful act of self-defense ; or (b) the owner or authorized user of the firearm reported the firearm as stolen . |
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to pass H.B. 354 out favorably. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to hold H.B. 354.The substitute motion failed with a vote of 5-5-3. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 5 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| The underlying motion failed with a vote 3-7-3. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 7 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Stoddard | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. T. Lee Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| 7.H.B. 199 Voluntary Firearm Safekeeping Amendments (Cutler, P.) |
| Rep. Paul Cutler presented the bill with the assistance of Ryan Robinson. |
| Jack Carruth, Chief, City of South Salt Lake Police Department, and representing Utah Chiefs of Police Association, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Tom Ross spoke in support of the bill. |
| Daniel Strong spoke in support of the bill. |
| Chad Soffe, representing Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Stacy Mullinet spoke in support of the bill. |
| Clark Aposhian spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Stoddard moved to replace H.B. 199 with 2nd Substitute H.B. 199.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 199 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. K. Lisonbee | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Stoddard moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hayes Rep. S. Hollins Rep. T. Lee Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Rep. V. Peterson Rep. M. Schultz |
| Chair Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. |