MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 • 8:00 a.m. • 120 Senate Building


Members Present:
Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair
Rep. Michael L. Kohler, Vice Chair
Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion
Rep. James Cobb
Rep. Paul A. Cutler
Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn
Rep. Marsha Judkins
Rep. Trevor Lee
Rep. Rosemary T. Lesser
Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher
Rep. R. Neil Walter

Staff Present:
Nathan W. Brady, Policy Analyst
Linda Service, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Dunnigan called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
MOTION:Rep. Kohler moved to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2024 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-3.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 3
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. R. Walter
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. J. Teuscher
1.2nd Sub. S.B. 144 Public Art Funding Amendments (Millner, A.)
Sen. Millner introduced the bill assisted by Steven Price, Chair, Cultural Olympiad.
MOTION:Rep. Teuscher moved to pass 2nd Substitute S.B. 144 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-0.
Yeas - 11Nays- 0Abs- 0
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. J. Teuscher
Rep. R. Walter
2.S.B. 165 Title Recording Notice Requirements Amendments (Harper, W.)
Sen. Harper introduced the bill.
Shelley Brennan spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Cutler moved to pass S.B. 165 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-0.
Yeas - 11Nays- 0Abs- 0
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. J. Teuscher
Rep. R. Walter
3.S.B. 201 Municipal Incorporation Modifications (Vickers, E.)
Sen. Vickers introduced the bill assisted by Jordan Schwanke, Lt. Governor's Office.
MOTION:Rep. Bennion moved to pass S.B. 201 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. R. Walter
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. J. Teuscher
4.S.B. 171 Municipal Rental Dwelling Licensing Amendments (Kwan, K.)
Sen. Kwan introduced the bill assisted by Johnny Anderson.
MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to pass S.B. 171 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-4.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. R. Walter
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. J. Teuscher
Time was spent while waiting for a bill presenter.
MOTION:Rep. Lee moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-5.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. J. Cobb
Rep. J. Dunnigan
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. R. Lesser
Rep. R. Walter
Rep. P. Cutler
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. M. Judkins
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. J. Teuscher
Chair Dunnigan adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
NOTE: 01st Substitute S.B. 0183 was not discussed in the meeting.