| Members Present: Rep. Jon Hawkins, Chair Rep. Nelson T. Abbott, Vice Chair Rep. Cheryl K. Acton Rep. Kera Birkeland Rep. Tyler Clancy Rep. Brian S. King Rep. Karianne Lisonbee | Rep. Anthony E. Loubet Rep. Judy Weeks Rohner Rep. Rex P. Shipp Rep. Christine F. Watkins Rep. Mark A. Wheatley Staff Present: Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst Tisha Gibby, 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 Abbott called the meeting to order at 8:09 a.m. |
| 1.H.B. 209 Human Trafficking Civil Action Amendments (Gricius, S.) |
| Rep. Stephanie Gricius presented the bill. |
| Sheri Mattle, Safety Commissioner, Utah Parent Teacher Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to pass H.B. 209 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. J. Rohner Rep. R. Shipp Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. C. Watkins |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to place H.B. 209 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. J. Rohner Rep. R. Shipp Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. C. Watkins |
| MOTION:Rep. Shipp moved to approve the February 2, 2024 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. J. Rohner Rep. R. Shipp Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. C. Watkins |
| 2.H.B. 272 Child Custody Proceedings Amendments (Cutler, P.) |
| HB272S2 Om's Bill Presentation |
| HB 272 Presentation |
| Om's Law |
| Rep. Paul Cutler presented the bill. |
| Leah Moses, mother of Om, shared her own experiences and those of her son Om and spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Stewart Ralphs, family law attorney, further explained the bill. |
| David Corwin, university professor and doctor of psychiatry, presented additional information and spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Kristine Campbell, pediatrician, and on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Utah Chapter, presented additional information and spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Shaynie Hunter, mother and attorney, shared her experiences and spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Trey Hunter, son of Shaynie Hunter, shared his experiences and spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nicholeen Peck, President, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jackie Warren, mother and survivor, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Tatum Merrill, mother and survivor, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Thurland Reay, Utah Executive Committee, on behalf of National Parents Organization, spoke against the bill. |
| Brittany Dangerfield (maiden name Wolferts), advocate, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Ronni Bateman, domestic violence and child custody expert, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Soraya Wainwright, survivor, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Melanie Boyd Wainwright, survivor and mother of Soraya, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Ruth Stone, advocate, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Will Kimball, father, spoke against the bill. |
| Jolene Larsen, advocate, spoke against the bill. |
| Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to replace H.B. 272 with 2nd Substitute H.B. 272.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. A. Loubet Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Rohner |
| MOTION:Rep. King moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 272 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. A. Loubet Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Rohner |
| MOTION:Rep. Hawkins moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Hawkins Rep. B. King Rep. A. Loubet Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Rohner |
| Chair Abbott adjourned the meeting at 9:56 a.m. |