| Members Present: Sen. Wayne A. Harper, Chair Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Sen. Ronald M. Winterton Rep. Kristen Chevrier Rep. Ariel Defay Rep. Rosalba Dominguez Rep. Ken Ivory Rep. Ashlee Matthews Rep. Michael J. Petersen Rep. Karen M. Peterson Rep. Angela Romero | Rep. Jake Sawyer Rep. Norman K Thurston Members Absent: Sen. Keith Grover Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher Rep. Candice B. Pierucci Rep. Calvin Roberts Staff Present: Rachel Brooks, Policy Analyst Kurt P. Gasser, Managing Associate General Counsel Riley Williams, Associate General Counsel Gabi Prior, 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 Christofferson called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. |
| 1.2026 Draft Legislation: Boating Safety Education |
| 2 - Draft Legislation "Boating Safety Education" (V006) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| Rep. Petersen presented an update on 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Boating Safety Education." |
| Dave Haymond, resident, Utah, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Sawyer moved to favorably recommend as a committee bill, "Boating Safety Education."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. K. Chevrier Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Ivory Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 2.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Sen. Winterton moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. K. Chevrier Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Ivory Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 3.2026 Draft Legislation: Transportation Commission Amendments |
| 3 - Draft Legislation "Transportation Commission Amendments" (V015) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| Sen. Harper and Chair Christofferson presented an overview of 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Transportation Commission Amendments." |
| Sen. Winterton asked a clarifying question. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to favorably recommend as a committee bill, "Transportation Commission Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. K. Chevrier Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Ivory Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 4.2026 Draft Legislation: Vintage Vehicle Amendments |
| 4 - Draft Legislation "Vintage Vehicle Amendments" (V010) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| Rep. Thurston presented an overview of 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Vintage Vehicle Amendments." |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Bryce Bird, Director, Division of Air Quality, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Jason Gardner, Deputy Executive Director, State Tax Commission, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Bryce Bird highlighted additional provisions in the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to favorably recommend as a committee bill, "Vintage Vehicle Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. A. Matthews Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Ivory Rep. M. Petersen Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 5.Utah Population Database |
| 7 - Utah Population Database Questions (Rep. Chevrier) |
| 7 - Utah Population Database Responses (Utah Population Database) |
| Rep. Chevrier presented a list of questions for the Utah Population Database. |
| Brad Cairns, CEO, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Erin Rothwell, Vice President for Research, University of Utah, presented on privacy practices related to driver licenses and other personal data and responded to questions submitted by Rep. Chevrier. |
| 7 - Utah Population Database Responses (Utah Population Database) |
| Sen. Riebe advised that the Utah Population Database's answers were posted to the committee webpage and suggested the committee ask specific questions based on the responses. |
| Chair Christofferson asked the Utah Population Database to explain what they are doing to protect data privacy. |
| Rep. Chevrier read her observations on the Utah Population Database's responses to her questions. |
| Sen. Harper asked Rep. Chevrier to explain to the committee what she would like to work on relating to Utah Population Database. |
| Brad Cairns spoke to how the Utah Population Database obtains their data. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| 6.2026 Draft Legislation: George E. Wahlen Memorial Highway Designation |
| 5 - Draft Legislation "George E. Wahlen Memorial Highway Designation (V003) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| 5 - George Wahlen Flyer (Ryan Cowley and Cambria Cantrell) |
| Sen. Calvin Musselman presented an overview of 2026 General Session draft legislation, "George E. Wahlen Memorial Highway Designation." |
| Chair Christofferson asked a clarifying question. |
| Ryan Cowley, resident, Roy, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Craig Peterson, resident, Utah, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Ron Mortensen, veteran, spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Rep. Petersen spoke to the draft legislation and provided further information on George E. Wahlen. |
| MOTION:Rep. Petersen moved to favorably recommend as a committee bill "George E. Wahlen Memorial Highway Designation."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Rep. K. Ivory Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover Sen. W. Harper Rep. C. Pierucci Sen. K. Riebe Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 7.2026 Draft Legislation: Motor Vehicle Data Privacy Amendments |
| 6 - Consumer Data Privacy Protections Presentation (Division of Consumer Protection) |
| Katie Hass, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, presented an overview of the Utah Consumer Privacy Act and data privacy relating to motor vehicles. |
| 6 - Draft Legislation "Motor Vehicle Data Privacy Amendments" (V006) (Drafter: S. Elder) |
| Scott Elder, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented an overview of 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Motor Vehicle Data Privacy Amendments." |
| Katie Hass elaborated on the different types of data vehicles can collect. |
| Committee members asked clarifying questions. |
| Leif Elder, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), spoke to the draft legislation. |
| Ron Mortensen, resident. spoke in favor of the draft legislation. |
| Frank Pignanelli, lobbyist, Alliance for Automobile Innovation, spoke to the draft legislation. |
| Jason Bickmore, Executive Director Assistant, New Car Dealers of Utah, spoke to the draft legislation. |
| Michael Sonntag, lobbyist, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, spoke to concerns regarding the draft legislation. |
| Sen. Harper asked Michael Sonntag a clarifying question regarding his concerns. |
| Committee members continued to discuss vehicle data privacy and insurance with Michael Sonntag. |
| Chris Bramwell, Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Data Privacy, spoke to the draft legislation as it relates to predictive analytics. |
| Rep. Chevrier provided additional information about the draft legislation. |
| Rep. Peterson spoke to the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to move on to the next agenda item.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. K. Ivory Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Rep. K. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. K. Grover Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| Rep. Chevrier spoke to the motion. |
| 8.Required Report: Mobility and Environmental Impact Analysis |
| 8 - Mobility and Environmental Impact Analysis Letter (Salt Lake City Office of the Mayor) |
| 8 - Urban Mobility Assessment Presentation (Salt Lake City) |
| Erin Mendenhall, Mayor, Salt Lake City, presented on Salt Lake City's response to the Mobility and Environmental Impact Analysis. |
| Committee members commented on the presentation and asked clarifying questions. |
| Melva Sine, President and CEO, Utah Restaurant Association, spoke to the concerns of restaurants in Utah relating to road construction. |
| Kyle Holland, resident, spoke about concerns regarding tier one streets. |
| 9.Other Items/Adjourn |
| Chair Christofferson gave a reminder to the committee about the November 20, 2025, meeting. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. K. Christofferson Rep. A. Defay Rep. R. Dominguez Sen. W. Harper Rep. K. Ivory Rep. A. Matthews Rep. M. Petersen Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. K. Chevrier Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. C. Roberts Sen. D. Thatcher |
| Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 4:07 p.m. |