| Members Present: Rep. Bridger Bolinder, Chair Rep. Katy Hall, Vice Chair Rep. Nelson T. Abbott Rep. Cheryl K. Acton Rep. Kristen Chevrier Rep. Tyler Clancy Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Steve Eliason Rep. Jake Fitisemanu | Rep. Stephanie Gricius Rep. Logan J. Monson Rep. Raymond P. Ward Members Absent: Rep. Stewart E. Barlow Rep. Sandra Hollins Staff Present: Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Karen C. Allred, 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 Bolinder called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2025 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Hollins |
| 1.H.B. 283 Child and Family Services Amendments (Gricius, S.) |
| Rep. Stephanie Gricius presented the bill. |
| Dalane England, Vice President, Eagle Forum and United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to pass H.B. 283 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. S. Hollins |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to place H.B. 283 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. S. Hollins |
| 2.H.B. 63 Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coordination Amendments (Dailey-Provost, J.) |
| Rep. Jennifer Daily-Provost presented the bill. |
| Elizabeth Klc, Criminal Justice Policy Director, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nate Crippes, Policy Director, Disability Law Center, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to replace H.B. 63 with 2nd Substitute H.B. 63.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 63 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. S. Hollins |
| 3.H.B. 39 Correctional Health Amendments (Eliason, S.) |
| Rep. Steven Eliason, presented the bill. |
| Scott Stephens, Chair, Board of Pardons and Parole, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Elizabeth Klc, Criminal Justice Policy Director, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nate Crippes, Policy Director, Disability Law Center, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to replace H.B. 39 with 1st Substitute H.B. 39.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Gricius Rep. S. Hollins |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 39 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Gricius Rep. S. Hollins |
| 4.H.B. 363 Newborn Infant Testing Amendments (Pierucci, C.) |
| This bill was not heard today. |
| 5.1st Sub. H.B. 296 Recovery Residence Services Amendments (Kyle, J.) |
| Rep. Hall assumed the chair. |
| Rep. Jason Kyle presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 296 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Hollins |
| 6.1st Sub. H.B. 333 Medications in Schools Amendments (Koford, J.) |
| Rep. Jill Koford presented the bill with the assistance of Samantha Bushnell, State School Nurse Consultant, Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Rep. Bolinder resumed the chair. |
| Jennifer Brinton, Pediatrician, Utah Chapter, North Valley Pediatrics, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 333 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to place 1st Substitute H.B. 333 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| 7.H.B. 400 Blood Transfusion Amendments (Chevrier, K.) |
| Rep. Kristen Chevrier presented the bill with the assistance of KD Gregory and Helen Watts. |
| Gopi, citizen, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Gayle Rizika, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Dalane England, Vice President, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Neil Schultz, Davis County Citizen, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Carolyn Phippin, citizen, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Christensen, Utah Legislative Watch, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Martindale, Utah Academy of Family Physicians, spoke to the bill. |
| Kristina Pexton, worked in Transfusion Services in the hospital, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to replace H.B. 400 with 1st Substitute H.B. 400.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 400 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. S. Barlow Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| Chair Bolinder adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. |