Members Present: Rep. Candice B. Pierucci, Chair Rep. Michael L. Kohler, Vice 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. Jefferson Moss Staff Present: Finn Andrew Rose, Policy Analyst Tisha Gibby, Committee Secretary |
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Chair Lisonbee called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.m. |
MOTION:Rep. Auxier moved to approve the February 10, 2025, minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-5. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. S. Hayes Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. C. Pierucci |
1.H.B. 381 Civics Education Amendments (Welton, D.) |
Rep. Welton presented the bill. |
Gayle Ruzicka, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Chase Thomas, Better Utah Institute, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Dalane England, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Diane Livingston, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Maryann Christensen, Utah Legislative Watch, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Jessica Rodrigues Bianco, Kimber Academy, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Rep. Pierucci assumed the chair. |
Jack Draxler, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend H.B. 381 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
Amendment 1
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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. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to pass H.B. 381 out favorably as amended.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. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. Kohler Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson |
2.H.B. 303 Public School Directory Sharing Amendments (Acton, C.K.) |
Rep. Cheryl Acton presented the bill with the assistance of Royce Van Tassell, Utah Association of Public Charter Schools. |
Sarah Reale, resident, spoke to the bill. |
Jennilyn Derbidge, Utah County Academy of Sciences, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Teri Rhodes, Utah School Board Association (USBA), spoke against the bill. |
Kelli Booth, Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science, spoke to the bill. |
Amber Bonner, Utah Parent Teacher Association, spoke against the bill. |
Anna Graff-Rice, parent, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. Peck moved to pass H.B. 303 out favorably. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to hold H.B. 303.The substitute motion passed with a vote of 7-6-3. | |||
Yeas - 7 | Nays- 6 | Abs- 3 | |
Rep. A. Defay Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. C. Pierucci | Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson |
3.H.B. 77 Flag Display Amendments (Lee, T.) |
Rep. Trevor Lee presented the bill. |
Tenille Taggart, resident, spoke against the bill. |
David Boettger, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Marina Lowe, Equality Utah, spoke against the bill. |
Aaron Bullen, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Annie Berbert, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Chad Saunders, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Millie Dworkin, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Jonas Rodrigues, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Nova Adstrum, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Jayden Laursen, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Ellie Menlove, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Utah, spoke against the bill. |
Madeline Huffman, student, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Zee Kilpack, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Caroline Huffman, student, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Tawna Campbell, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Shannon Macinnes, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Jennifer Rowley, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Alexis Ence, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Brett Baker, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Zoey Bullen, resident, spoke against the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. Auxier moved to replace H.B. 77 with 1st Substitute H.B. 77.The motion passed with a vote of 12-2-2. | |||
Yeas - 12 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler 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. S. Hayes Rep. C. Moss | Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 77 with Amendment #4.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
Amendment 4
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Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler 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. A. Defay Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 77 as amended with Amendment #3.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
Amendment 3
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Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler 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. A. Defay Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. Auxier moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 77 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 11-2-3. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 3 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler 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. S. Hayes Rep. C. Moss | Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson |
4.H.B. 233 School Curriculum Amendments (Peck, N.) |
HB233 handout |
Rep. Peck presented the bill. |
Brittany Breneman, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, spoke against the bill. |
Tim Jimenez, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Ashley Anderson, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Deanna Holland, Pro-Life Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Laurie Humbert, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Mary Taylor, Pro-Life Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Azul Bolivar, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Danielle Cypers, Pro-Life Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Rebecca Butler, resident, spoke against the bill. |
James Bullen, 7th grade student, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Deborah Candler, educator, spoke against the bill. |
Kevin Korous, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Brooke Stephens, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Merrilee Boyack, Empowered Families Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. Lisonbee moved to replace H.B. 233 with 1st Substitute H.B. 233.The motion passed with a vote of 12-2-2. | |||
Yeas - 12 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Moss | Rep. T. Miller Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. Lisonbee moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 233 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-2-2. | |||
Yeas - 12 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Moss | Rep. T. Miller Rep. J. Moss |
5.H.B. 250 Public Employee Gender-specific Language Requirements (Peck, N.) |
Rep. Peck presented the bill with the assistance of former state representative Tim Jimenez. |
Carlos Jimenez, educator, provided additional information on the bill. |
Liz Oats, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Corinne Johnson, Utah Parents United, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Zoe Allgaier, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Diane Livingston, Worldwide Organization for Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Billy Clouse, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Dalane England, Utah Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Marina Lowe, Equality Utah, spoke against the bill. |
Neil Schultz, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Nick Arteaga, ACLU of Utah, spoke against the bill. |
Aaron Bullen, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Jonathan Butcher, Heritage Action for America, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Jakey Siolo, Nuanua Collective, spoke against the bill. |
Merrilee Boyack, Empowered Families Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Cassidy Blue, resident, spoke against the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend H.B. 250 with Amendment #2.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
Amendment 2
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Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to pass H.B. 250 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 12-1-3. | |||
Yeas - 12 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 3 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. S. Hayes | Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
Rep. Lisonbee resumed the chair. |
6.H.B. 455 Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Amendments (Pierucci, C.) |
HB455 handout |
Rep. Pierucci presented the bill. |
Mary Burton, student, spoke to the bill. |
Melissa Ericson, Utah Home-education Organizations for Parental Empowerment Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Peter Burton, student, spoke against the bill. |
Galey Colosimo, Utah Private Schools Association, Utah Education Fits All, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Rae Ward, resident, spoke to the bill. |
Teri Rhodes, USBA, spoke in favor of the bill. |
Liam Richens, resident, spoke to the bill. |
Ryker Richens, student, spoke to the bill. |
Bahar R., resident, spoke against the bill. |
Jennifer McClellan, resident, spoke against the bill. |
Stewart Campbell, resident, spoke to the bill. |
MOTION:Rep. Karen Peterson moved to replace H.B. 455 with 1st Substitute H.B. 455.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-5. | |||
Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. R. Walter |
MOTION:Chair Lisonbee moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 455 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
Amendment 1
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Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. Karen Peterson moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 455 out favorably as amended.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. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to adjourn.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. M. Kohler Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss |
Chair Lisonbee adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m. |