MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 4:00 p.m. • 30 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Bridger Bolinder, Chair
Rep. Katy Hall, Vice Chair
Rep. Nelson T. Abbott
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton
Rep. Tyler Clancy
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Rep. Jake Fitisemanu
Rep. Stephanie Gricius
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Logan J. Monson

Members Absent:
Rep. Stewart E. Barlow
Rep. Kristen Chevrier
Rep. Steve Eliason
Rep. Raymond P. Ward

Staff Present:
Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst
Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Bolinder called the meeting to order at 4:13 p.m.
MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 6
Rep. N. Abbott
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. T. Clancy
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. J. Fitisemanu
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. R. Ward
1.H.B. 500 Controlled Substance Modifications (Dailey-Provost, J.)
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost presented the bill with the assistance of Dr. Brandon Forsyth, Director, Specialized Products Division, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
MOTION:Rep. Fitisemanu moved to pass H.B. 500 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. N. Abbott
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. T. Clancy
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. J. Fitisemanu
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. R. Ward
2.1st Sub. S.B. 172 Local Health Department Amendments (Sandall, S.)
Sen. Scott Sandal presented the bill with the assistance of Jordan Mathis, Director, Bear River Health Department, representing the Utah Association of Local Health Departments.
MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 172 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. N. Abbott
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. J. Fitisemanu
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. T. Clancy
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. R. Ward
MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. N. Abbott
Rep. C. Acton
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. J. Dailey-Provost
Rep. J. Fitisemanu
Rep. S. Gricius
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. S. Barlow
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. T. Clancy
Rep. S. Eliason
Rep. R. Ward
Chair Bolinder adjourned the meeting at 4:24 p.m.