| 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. R. Neil Walter Rep. Douglas R. Welton Members Absent: Rep. Jefferson Moss Rep. Karen M. Peterson Rep. Val L. Peterson 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 Kohler called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to approve the February 18, 2025 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-9. |
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. A. Defay Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. N. Peck Rep. R. Walter | Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. D. Welton |
| 1.H.B. 247 School Swimming and Lifeguarding Programs (Ballard, M.G.) |
| Drownings in Utah handout |
| Rep. Melissa Ballard presented the bill with the assistance of Josh Reusser, CJ Swim Group. |
| Dennis Tesch, Wasatch Aquatics Center, provided additional information on the bill. |
| Dr. Richard Ferguson, Black Physicians of Utah, shared clarification and support for the bill. |
| Akow Ibrahim, Black Physicians of Utah, provided additional support for the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| Sheri Mattle, Safety Commissioner, Utah Parent Teacher Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Martindale, Utah Academy of Family Physicians, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Lexx Hernandez-Nietling, Project Zero Drowning Inc, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Elison moved to amend H.B. 247 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-8. |
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| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Auxier Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| MOTION:Rep. Elison moved to pass H.B. 247 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 6-3-7. |
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss | Rep. A. Defay Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. D. Welton | Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| 2.H.B. 402 Foods Available at Schools Amendments (Chevrier, K.) |
| Rep. Kristen Chevrier presented the bill with the assistance of Justin Mares, End Chronic Disease. |
| Dave Davis, Utah Food Industry Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Glenn Judd, resident, spoke against the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, Utah State Board of Education (USBE), spoke to the bill. |
| Emily Snow, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Ben Horsley, Superintendent, Granite School District, spoke to the bill. |
| Emily Stembridge, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nora Snow, high school student, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Andrew Snow, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Christensen, Utah Legislative Watch, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Bella Didier, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Emily Peery, a Charter School Director, spoke to the bill. |
| Briana Harrell, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Auxier moved to hold H.B. 402.The motion passed with a vote of 7-2-7. |
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. J. Elison Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Welton | Rep. A. Defay Rep. S. Hayes | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| 3.H.B. 453 State School Board Transparency Amendments (Brooks, W.) |
| Rep. Walt Brooks presented the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, USBE, spoke to the bill. |
| Joann Brinton, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Alexis Ence, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Haylee Caplin, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to amend H.B. 453 with Amendment #2.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. |
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| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend H.B. 453 with Amendment #3. |
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| Rep. MacPherson withdrew the motion. |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to amend H.B. 453 with Amendment #3.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. |
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| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to pass H.B. 453 out favorably as amended.The motion failed with a vote of 5-5-6. |
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 5 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. R. Walter | Rep. T. Auxier Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci |
| 4.H.B. 169 State Board of Education Amendments (Welton, D.) |
| HB 169 handout |
| Rep. Welton presented the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, USBE, provided additional clarification. |
| Christina Boggess, member of the USBE, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to replace H.B. 169 with 2nd Substitute H.B. 169.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. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to pass 2nd Substitute H.B. 169 out favorably.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. M. MacPherson Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. R. Walter Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci |
| 5.H.B. 479 Student Athlete Revisions (Hayes, S.) |
| Rep. Hayes presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Defay moved to amend H.B. 479 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-7. |
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| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| MOTION:Rep. Defay moved to pass H.B. 479 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 8-1-7. |
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. D. Welton | Rep. N. Peck | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| MOTION:Rep. Hayes moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-7. |
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. T. Auxier Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Elison Rep. S. Hayes Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. C. Moss Rep. N. Peck Rep. D. Welton | Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. R. Walter |
| Chair Kohler adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. |