| Members Present: Sen. Scott D. Sandall, Chair Sen. Nate Blouin Sen. Derrin R. Owens Sen. Jen Plumb Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson Sen. Ronald M. Winterton |
Members Absent: Sen. Keith Grover Staff Present: Charley Hart, Policy Analyst Julie Humberstone, Policy Analyst Finn Andrew Rose, 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 Sandall called the meeting to order. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to approve April 4, 2023, minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. N. Blouin Sen. K. Grover |
| 2.Brian Steed, Great Salt Lake Commissioner |
| Brian Steed spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Brian Steed. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Brian Steed as the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 3.Jeff Silvestrini, Air Quality Board |
| Jeff Silvestrini spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Jeff Silvestrini. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| Andrew Gruber, Executive Director, Wasatch Front Regional Council, spoke in favor of the appointment of Jeff Silvestrini. |
| MOTION:Sen. Blouin moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Jeff Silvestrini as a member of the Air Quality Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 4.Jill Jones, Water Quality Board |
| Jill Jones spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Winterton moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Jill Jones as a member of the Water Quality Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 5.Michelle Kaufusi, Water Quality Board |
| Michelle Kaufusi spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Michelle Kaufusi. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Michelle Kaufusi as a member of the Water Quality Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 6.Robert Fehr, Water Quality Board |
| Robert Fehr spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Robert Fehr. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Robert Fehr as a member of the Water Quality Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 7.Kent Johnson, Wildlife Board |
| Kent Johnson spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Kent Johnson. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Kent Johnson as a member of the Wildlife Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 8.Paula Richmond, Wildlife Board |
| Paula Richmond spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Paula Richmond. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Paula Richmond as a member of the Wildlife Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 9.Falyn Owens, Utah State Parks |
| Falyn Owens spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| Chair Sandall spoke to the importance of the Utah State Parks. |
| Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Falyn Owens as a member of the Utah State Parks Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 10.Jack Draxler, Utah State Parks |
| Jack Draxler spoke to their background, experience, and qualifications. |
| The committee asked questions of Jack Draxler. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to favorably recommend the appointment of Jack Draxler as a member of the Utah State Parks Board to the full Senate for further consideration.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| 11.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Sen. Blouin moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Owens Sen. J. Plumb Sen. S. Sandall Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover |
| Chair Sandall adjourned the meeting. |