| Members Present: Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, Chair Sen. Luz Escamilla Sen. Keith Grover Sen. David P. Hinkins Sen. John D. Johnson Sen. Ann Millner |
Members Absent: Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Staff Present: Robert Wood, Policy Analyst Taylor Calabrese, Administrative Assistant |
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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 Fillmore called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2023, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 2.Review the Proposed Appointment of Javier Chavez Jr. for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Javier Chavez Jr. gave an opening statement on his experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Javier Chavez Jr. as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 3.Review the Proposed Appointment of Amanda Covington for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Amanda Covington gave an opening statement on her experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Amanda Covington as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Riebe |
| 4.Review the Proposed Appointment of Jon Cox for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Jon Cox gave an opening statement on his experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Jon Cox as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Riebe |
| 5.Review the Proposed Appointment of Sharon Eubank for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Sharon Eubank gave an opening statement on her experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Sharon Eubank as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 6.Review the Proposed Appointment of Danny Ipson for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Danny Ipson gave an opening statement on his experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Johnson moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Danny Ipson as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 7.Review the Proposed Appointment of Tina Larson for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Tina Larson gave an opening statement on her experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Tina Larson as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 8.Review the Proposed Appointment of Steve Neeleman for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Steve Neeleman gave an opening statement on his experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Steve Neeleman as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Riebe |
| 9.Review the Proposed Appointment of Aaron Skonnard for the Utah Board of Higher Education |
| Aaron Skonnard gave an opening statement on his experience and qualifications and answered questions from the committee. |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Rep. Carol S. Moss |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Aaron Skonnard as a member of the Utah Board of Higher Education.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. K. Riebe |
| 10.Adjourn |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. J. Johnson Sen. A. Millner | Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. K. Riebe |
| Chair Fillmore adjourned the meeting at 12:13 p.m. |