| Members Present: Rep. Candice B. Pierucci, Chair Rep. Tiara Auxier Rep. Ariel Defay Rep. Joseph Elison Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Karianne Lisonbee Rep. Matt MacPherson Rep. Tracy J. Miller Rep. Carol S. Moss Rep. Nicholeen P. Peck | Rep. Karen M. Peterson Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. R. Neil Walter Rep. Douglas R. Welton Members Absent: Rep. Michael L. Kohler, Vice Chair Rep. Jefferson Moss Staff Present: Finn Andrew Rose, 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 Pierucci called the meeting to order at 2:17 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to approve the February 23, 2024 and January 23, 2025 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter | Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. D. Welton |
| 1.H.B. 228 Public Education Immunization Amendments (Lisonbee, K.) |
| Rep. Lisonbee presented the bill. |
| Chris Esseltine, Utah Medical Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Nina Wolf, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Dalane England, Utah Eagle Forum, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Britany Sproul, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Diane Livingston, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Karen Peterson moved to pass H.B. 228 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
| 2.H.B. 42 English Learner Amendments (Pierucci, C.) |
| Rep. Lisonbee assumed the chair. |
| Rep. Pierucci presented the bill. |
| Liliana Bolanos, Policy Analyst, Voices for Utah Children, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Julie Jackson, Utah Superintendents Association, School Board Association, Business Administrators Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Amy Warren, Utah Parent Teacher Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Diane Livingston, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Kaelin Stanley, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent, Jordan School District, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Lorin Palmer, Mayor, city of Herriman, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Val Peterson moved to replace H.B. 42 with 1st Substitute H.B. 42.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson |
| MOTION:Rep. Val Peterson moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 42 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson |
| Rep. Pierucci resumed the chair. |
| 3.H.B. 260 First Credential Program (Peterson, V.) |
| 4 HB 260.First Credential.Handout |
| 4 HB 260.First Credential.Rep V. Peterson |
| Rep. Val Peterson presented the bill with the assistance of Angie Stallings, Deputy Commissioner and CEO, Utah System of Higher Education. |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to replace H.B. 260 with 1st Substitute H.B. 260.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 260 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
| 4.H.B. 209 Homeschool Amendments (Peck, N.) |
| Rep. Peck presented the bill with the assistance of Peter Kamakawiwoole, Home School Legal Defense Association. |
| Rep. Lisonbee raised a point of information. |
| Britany Sproul, Chair, Utah Home Education for Parental Empowerment, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nina Wolf, Chair, Utah Home Education Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Karen Latham, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Ken Verboncoeur, Chair, Utah Christian Homeschool Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Caleb Jackson, Vice President, Utah Christian Homeschool Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Corinne Johnson, President, Utah Parents United, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Hannah Kleeberger, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Diane Livingston, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Elizabeth Madrid, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Hannah Stafford, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| James Giles, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to replace H.B. 209 with 2nd Substitute H.B. 209.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. J. Moss |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 209 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. J. Moss |
| MOTION:Rep. Hayes moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. J. Moss |
| Chair Pierucci adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m. |