MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE
Friday, January 24, 2025 • 2:00 p.m. • 30 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox, Chair
Rep. Mark A. Strong, Vice Chair
Rep. Melissa G. Ballard
Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn
Rep. Katy Hall
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Val L. Peterson
Rep. Lisa Shepherd
Rep. Stephen L. Whyte

Members Absent:
Rep. Trevor Lee
Rep. Andrew Stoddard

Staff Present:
Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst
Kirsi Jarvis, Policy Analyst
An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
Chair Wilcox called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
Chair Wilcox invited staff and committee members to introduce themselves.
1.H.B. 82 Law Enforcement Modifications (Gwynn, M.)
Rep. Gwynn presented the bill with the assistance of Jeff Buhman, Executive Director, Statewide Association of Prosecutors (SWAP).
Daniel Strong, Director, Sentencing Commission, spoke in support of the bill.
Brent Jex, Executive Director, Utah Fraternal Order of Police, spoke in support of the bill.
Nate Mutter, Co-chair, Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, spoke in support of the bill.
Michael Jarmam, resident, spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Shepherd moved to amend H.B. 82 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 81 through 84 :  Line 81 through 84
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Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Shepherd moved to pass H.B. 82 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
2.H.B. 105 Criminal Code Modifications (Gwynn, M.)
Rep. Gwynn presented the bill.
Jeff Buhman spoke in support of the bill.
Brett Robinson, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, spoke in support of the bill.
Katie Fox, Victim Services Commission, spoke in support of the bill.
Chris Allred, Weber County District Attorney and speaking for SWAP, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to replace H.B. 105 with 1st Substitute H.B. 105.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 105 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
3.H.B. 197 Criminal Conduct Amendments (Defay, A.)
Rep. Ariel Defay presented the bill with the assistance of Carl Hollan, Attorney General's Office.
Katie Fox spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to replace H.B. 197 with 1st Substitute H.B. 197.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 197 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
4.H.B. 167 Re-Entry Modifications (Clancy, T.)
Rep. Tyler Clancy presented the bill with the assistance of Brian Redd, Executive Director, Department of Corrections, and Mary Catherine Perry, Salt Lake Chamber. A handout was provided.
Katie Stahl, Utah Right on Crime, spoke in support of the bill.
Mark Moffat, Utah Defense Lawyers Association, spoke in support of the bill.
Ellen Brady, MD, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to replace H.B. 167 with 1st Substitute H.B. 167.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 167 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
5.H.B. 127 Sexual Crime Amendments (Strong, M.A.)
Rep. Strong presented the bill with the assistance of Paula Vigil, mother of Ashley.
Brett Robinson was invited to answer questions from the committee.
Nathaniel Woodward, attorney for the Vigil family, spoke in support of the bill.
Mark Moffat spoke in support of the bill.
Daniel Strong spoke in support of the bill.
Kaye Lynn Wootton, Attorney General's Office, spoke in support of the bill.
Ron Faerber, Disabled Rights Action Committee, spoke in support of the bill.
Glenna Gilson, grandmother of Ashley, spoke in support of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to amend H.B. 127 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 128 through 130 :  Line 128 through 130
128129130
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to pass H.B. 127 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
6.H.B. 66 Ritual Abuse Amendments (Ivory, K.)
Rep. Ivory presented the bill with the assistance of Cara Baldree, survivor. A handout was provided.
Rep. Strong assumed the chair.
Pam Boswick, survivor, spoke in support of the bill.
Kimberli Raya Koen, The Healing Center for Complex Trauma, spoke in support of the bill.
Chair Wilcox resumed the chair.
Kim Stanley, resident, spoke in support of the bill.
Marlesse Jones, Director, Victim Services Commission, spoke in support of the bill.
Daniel Strong spoke to the bill.
Becky Ivory, resident, spoke to the bill.
Stewart Young, Criminal Deputy Attorney, Attorney General's Office, spoke to the bill.
Katie Stahl spoke in support the bill.
Michael Jarman spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to replace H.B. 66 with 1st Substitute H.B. 66.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 66 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
7.H.B. 133 Dangerous Weapons Amendments (Lisonbee, K.)
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee presented the bill.
Chance Basinger, Utah American Academy of Pediatrics, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Ashley Mendoza, Gun Violence Prevention Center, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Catherine Voutaz, mother, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Ellen Brady spoke in opposition to the bill.
Audrey Evans, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Raelle Cunningham, Northwest Regional Director, Women for Gun Rights, spoke in support of the bill.
Robin Huff, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Anika Stevenson, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Rich Hopper, resident, spoke in support of the bill.
Clark Aposhian, Utah Shooting Sports Council and representing the National Rifle Association, spoke in support of the bill.
Tim Jimenez, resident, spoke in support of the bill.
Steve Burton, Director, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, spoke in support of the bill.
Kael Weston, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
David Morris, MD, spoke in opposition to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to amend H.B. 133 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 1392 through 1393 :  Line 1392 through 1393
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2 .        Line 4094 through 4097 :  Line 4094 through 4097
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3 .        Line 8479 through 8483 :  Line 8479 through 8483
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Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to pass H.B. 133 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 8-1-2.
Yeas - 8Nays- 1Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. A. Stoddard
Chair Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 4:52 p.m.