| Members Present: Sen. Keith Grover, Chair Rep. Bridger Bolinder, Chair Sen. Luz Escamilla Sen. Jerry W Stevenson Sen. Keven J. Stratton Rep. Nelson T. Abbott Rep. Cheryl K. Acton Rep. Stewart E. Barlow Rep. Kristen Chevrier Rep. Tyler Clancy Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Steve Eliason Rep. Stephanie Gricius | Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Verona Mauga Rep. Logan J. Monson Rep. Raymond P. Ward Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Staff Present: Seth Anderson, Policy Analyst Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Christopher Williams, Associate General Counsel Shay Berger, Administrative Assistant |
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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. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| Committee members and staff introduced themselves. |
| MOTION:Rep. Chevrier moved to approve the minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Gricius Sen. K. Grover Rep. V. Mauga Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 1 - Open and Public Meetings Act Overview (OLRGC) |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented on the Open and Public Meetings Act. |
| 2.2025 Interim Study Plan |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, discussed the interim study item list. |
| Committee members discussed the study item list. |
| MOTION:Rep. Chevrier moved to add "discussion of toxins in feminine hygiene products" to the interim study item list.The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. L. Monson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to approve the interim study item list. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to add "food security of senior citizens" to the interim study item list.The substitute motion passed with a vote of 15-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. L. Monson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Stevenson |
| The committee voted to approve the interim study item list as amended.passed with a vote 15-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. L. Monson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to authorize committee chairs to open committee bill files.The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. L. Monson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 3.Sunset Reviews |
| 3 - 2025 HHS Sunset Review Overview (Source: OLRGC) |
| Seth Anderson, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided an overview of the committee website and sunset reviews. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Ashley Morets, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to a question from the committee. |
| 4.Statutory Reports |
| Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided an overview of the committee's statutorily required reports. |
| 5.Behavioral Health Audits |
| 5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System (OLAG) |
| Leah Blevins, Audit Manager, and Madison Hoover, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, presented "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health System." |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Brent Kelsey, Director, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, responded to the audit. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Ally Isom, Chair, Utah Behavioral Health Commission, responded to the audit and provided an overview of the commission. |
| 5 - A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce (Source: OLAG) |
| Leah Blevins, Audit Manager, and McKenzie Cantlon, Lead Performance Auditor, Office of Legislative Auditor General, presented "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce." |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Jennifer Strohecker, Director of Medicaid, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to questions from the committee. |
| Nate Checketts, Deputy Director, Department of Health and Human Services, responded to the audit. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Ally Isom, Chair, Utah Behavioral Health Commission, responded to the audit. |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to open a committee bill file to address issues raised in "A Performance Audit of Utah's Behavioral Health Workforce," particularly regarding ghost providers and the accuracy of provider directories.The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. L. Monson Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Grover |
| 6.Dental Health |
| Rep. Chevrier introduced the agenda item. |
| 6 - Role of Xylitol in Oral Health (Source: Mark Cannon) |
| Nate Jones, CEO/Founder of Xlear, and Mark Cannon, DDS, Northwestern University, presented on xylitol and opportunities that exist to leverage its dental health benefits. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions and commented on the presentation. |
| 7.Medicaid |
| 7 - Utah DHHS Medicaid 101 (Source: Department of Health & Human Services) |
| 7 - Utah-Federal Comparison of Community Engagement Requirements Handout (Source: DHHS) |
| 7 - Medicaid Handout (Source: DHHS) |
| Jennifer Strohecker, State Medicaid Director, presented an overview of Medicaid in Utah. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hall moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Mauga Rep. R. Ward | Sen. J. Adams Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Gricius Rep. L. Monson Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. K. Stratton |