MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
Monday, February 5, 2024 • 3:40 p.m. • 30 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Ken Ivory, Chair
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton, Vice Chair
Rep. Stewart E. Barlow
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Rep. Steve Eliason
Rep. Stephanie Gricius
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Tim Jimenez
Rep. Marsha Judkins
Rep. Rosemary T. Lesser
Rep. Anthony E. Loubet
Rep. Matt MacPherson

Members Absent:
Rep. Robert M. Spendlove
Rep. Raymond P. Ward

Staff Present:
Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst
Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
Chair Ivory called the meeting to order at 3:51 p.m.
MOTION:Rep. Acton moved to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2024 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 6
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
1.H.B. 365 Cosmetic Procedure Amendments (Stenquist, J.)
Rep. Jeff Stenquist had a handout distributed, and presented the bill with the assistance of Amy Hawkins, Family Nurse Practitioner and Injector.
Wound Care
Michelle McOmber, Chief Executive Officer, Utah Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Melissa Hinton, Doctorate Nurse Practitioner, St. George, Utah, representing Utah Nurses Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Wendy McGee, Registered Nurse and Business Owner, representing registered nurses and nurse injectors, spoke in favor of the bill.
Amy Hawkins, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Injector, spoke to the bill.
Brenda Sharman, Member, Utah Beauty School Owners Association, and Owner Cameo College of Essential Beauty, spoke in favor of the bill.
Page Hess, Family Nurse Practitioner, Injector, and Medical Spa Owner, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to replace H.B. 365 with 1st Substitute H.B. 365.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 365 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
2.H.B. 377 Podiatrist Practice Amendments (Cutler, P.)
Rep. Paul Cutler presented the bill with the assistance of Dr. Nathan Payne, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Michele McOmber, Chief Executive Officer, Utah Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Stewart Call, Utah Podiatric Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to replace H.B. 377 with 1st Substitute H.B. 377.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass H.B. 377 out favorably.
Rep. Gricius withdrew the Substitute Motion.
MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 377 out favorably.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 377 with Amendment #1.The substitute motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Amendment 1
1st Sub. H.B. 377
1 .        Page 3, Line 86 through Page 4, Line 90 :  Page 3, Line 86 through Page 4, Line 90
86         and torso, if { : }
87                 { (i) } the podiatric physician is certified by the American Board of Wound Management
88         as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician { ; and }
89                 { (ii) the wound debridement is performed in a home health care setting or at an assisted
90         living facility } .

Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 377 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
3.H.B. 139 Mental Health Treatment Study (Judkins, M.)
Rep. Judkins presented the bill with the assistance of Nick Grippes, Public Affairs Supervising Attorney, Disability Law Center.
Brent Kelsey, Director, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Utah Department of Health and Human Services, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass H.B. 139 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 6
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. Acton assumed the chair.
4.S.B. 72 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Amendments (Owens, D.R.)
Sen. Derrin R. Owens presented the bill with the assistance of Darin Bushman, Division Director, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Department of Public Safety.
MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to pass S.B. 72 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 7
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. Lesser moved to place S.B. 72 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 7
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
5.H.B. 194 Child Placement Amendments (Watkins, C.)
This bill will not heard today.
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to saunter.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 7
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
Chair Acton called the meeting back to order at 5:15 p.m.
6.H.B. 403 Body Art Facility Amendments (Matthews, A.)
Rep. Ashlee Matthews had a handout distributed and presented the bill.
Body Art
MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to pass H.B. 403 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 7
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to place H.B. 403 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 6
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
7.H.C.R. 4 Concurrent Resolution Proclaiming World Refugee Day (Dailey-Provost, J.)
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Lesser moved to pass H.C.R. 4 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Jimenez
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. A. Loubet
Rep. M. MacPherson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. R. Spendlove
Rep. R. Ward
Chair Acton adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.