MINUTES OF THE

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

Monday, March 3, 2025 • 9:00 a.m. • 120 Senate Building

Members Present: Rep. Carl R. Albrecht, Chair Rep. Rex P. Shipp, Vice Chair Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Michael L. Kohler Rep. Logan J. Monson Rep. Doug Owens Rep. David Shallenberger Rep. Casey Snider	Members Absent: Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Jill Koford Speaker Mike Schultz Rep. Christine F. Watkins Staff Present: Charley Hart, Policy Analyst Tisha Gibby, Committee Secretary
Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Albrecht called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.

MOTION:Rep. Owens moved to approve the February 27, 2025 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6.

Yeas - 8 Nays- 0 Abs- 6

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins

1.1st Sub. S.B. 276 Utah Horse Racing Commission Amendments (McKell, M.)

Sen. Mike McKell presented the bill.

Amber Brown, Director, Legislative and Government Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke in favor of the bill.

MOTION:Rep. Snider moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 276 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.

Yeas - 9 Nays- 0 Abs- 5

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

2.H.B. 536 Water Usage Notification Amendments (Owens, D.)

Rep. Owens presented information on the bill and explained that it would go to interim study.

MOTION:Rep. Shallenberger moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.

Yeas - 9 Nays- 0 Abs- 5

Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. G. Bennion
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Watkins

Chair Albrecht adjourned the meeting at 9:18 a.m.

Yeas - 8	Nays- 0	Abs- 6
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. C. Snider		Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins

Yeas - 9	Nays- 0	Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider		Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Watkins