| Members Present: Sen. Keven J. Stratton, Chair Rep. Carl R. Albrecht, Chair Sen. Nate Blouin Sen. David P. Hinkins Sen. Derrin R. Owens Sen. Scott D. Sandall Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Logan J. Monson Rep. Doug Owens Rep. Thomas W. Peterson Rep. Rex P. Shipp | Rep. Casey Snider Rep. R. Neil Walter Rep. Christine F. Watkins Members Absent: Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Michael L. Kohler Speaker Mike Schultz Staff Present: Charley Hart, Policy Analyst Julie Humberstone, Managing Policy Analyst Patricia Owen, Senior Associate General Counsel Ryan C. Williams, Associate General Counsel Kaelie Mortensen, 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 Albrecht called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. |
| 1.Mineral Surety Study |
| 11 - Mineral Surety Study (Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining) |
| 11- Mineral Surety Study Presentation (Division of Oil, Gas and Mining) |
| Mick Thomas, Director, Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining presented a report regarding surety requirements. |
| The committee asked questions of Mick Thomas. |
| 2.Trigg Minerals |
| 12 - Trigg Minerals Presentation (Trigg Minerals) |
| Andre Booyzen, Managing Director, Trigg Minerals, presented on the Antimony Canyon project. |
| The committee asked questions of Andre Booyzen. |
| Sen. Stratton assumed the chair. |
| 3.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. M. Kohler Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 4.Draft Legislation: Pest Control Amendments |
| 2 - Draft Legislation "Pest Control Amendments" (V006) (Drafter: P. Owen) |
| Patricia Owen introduced draft legislation, "Pest Control Amendments." |
| Robert Hougaard, Director, UDAF Plant Industry Division, presented on draft legislation, "Pest Control Amendments," which addresses pest control regulations such as the permitting of ornamental and turf technicians. |
| The committee asked questions of Robert Hougaard. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Pest Control Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 5.Draft Legislation: Used Oil Management Act Amendments |
| 3 - Draft Legislation "Used Oil Mangement Act Amendments (V013) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| 3 - Utah's Used Oil Program Presentation (Waste Management and Radiation Control) |
| Ryan Williams introduced draft legislation, "Used Oil Management Act Amendments." |
| Doug Hansen, Director, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, and Stevie Norcross, Assistant Director, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, gave a presentation on draft legislation, "Used Oil Management Act Amendments," which increases the recycling fee on the sale of lubricating oil and grants rulemaking authority to the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. |
| The committee asked questions of Doug Hansen and Stevie Norcross. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Used Oil Management Act Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. M. Kohler Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 6.Draft Legislation: State Weed Committee Amendments |
| 4 - Draft Legislation "State Weed Committee Amendments" (V004) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| Ryan Williams introduced draft legislation, "State Weed Committee Amendments." |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "State Weed Committee Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Kohler Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins |
| 7.Draft Legislation: Soil Health Program Amendments |
| 5 - Draft Legislation "Soil Health Program Amendments" (V001) (Drafter: P. Owen) |
| Patricia Owen introduced draft legislation, "Soil Health Program Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Albrecht moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Soil Health Program Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. M. Kohler Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins |
| 8.Draft Legislation: Lead Acid Battery Amendments |
| 6 - Draft Legislation "Lead Acid Battery Disposal Sunset Amendments" (V001) (Drafter: P. Owen) |
| Patricia Owen introduced draft legislation, "Lead Acid Battery Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Peterson moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Lead Acid Battery Disposal Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. M. Kohler Sen. S. Sandall Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins |
| 9.Draft Legislation: Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments |
| 7 - Draft Legislation "Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments" (V019) (Drafter: T. Keetch) |
| 7 - Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments (Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office) |
| Sen. Owens and Liz Mumford, Program Manager, Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office, gave a presentation on draft legislation, "Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments," which clarifies the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office's role and implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries. |
| The committee asked questions of Sen. Owens and Liz Mumford. |
| MOTION:Rep. Watkins moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments" with technical changes to be made by staff. |
| Discussion to the motion. |
| Rep. Watkin's motion to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments"passed with a vote 13-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. S. Chew Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Sen. S. Sandall Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 10.Draft Legislation: School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments |
| 8 - Draft Legislation "School and Institutional Trust Land Amendments" (V005) (Drafter: R. Williams) |
| Rep. Carl Albrecht, Michelle McConkie, Director, Utah Trust Lands Administration, and Leland Pollock, Commissioner, Garfield County, presented on draft legislation, "School and Institutional Trusts Lands Amendments." |
| The committee asked questions of Rep. Albrecht, Michelle McConkie, and Leland Myers. |
| Kael Weston, Salt Lake County resident, commented. |
| Holly Baugh and Marty Rich, Garfield County residents, commented. |
| MOTION:Sen. Sandall moved to approve as a committee bill 2026 General Session draft legislation, "School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Sen. S. Sandall Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 11.Air Quality Sunsets |
| Tim Davis, Executive Director, Department of Environmental Quality, and Bryce Bird, Director, Division of Air Quality, gave a presentation on two sunsetting programs: Plantwide Applicability Limitations and the Permit-by-Rule Registration Expansion Study. |
| The committee asked questions of Tim Davis and Bryce Bird. |
| 12.Water Reporting |
| 10 - Legislative Water Development Commission Report (OLRGC) |
| Charley Hart briefly presented a report from the Legislative Water Development Commission. |
| 10 - Water Infrastructure Project Fee Study (Utah Division of Water Resources) |
| Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources, and Eric Daenitz, Zion's Bank, presented on the Water Infrastructure Fee Study. |
| The committee asked questions of Candice Hasenyager and Eric Daenitz. |
| 13.Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Shipp moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. G. Bennion Sen. N. Blouin Rep. L. Monson Sen. D. Owens Rep. D. Owens Rep. T. Peterson Sen. S. Sandall Rep. R. Shipp Sen. K. Stratton Rep. R. Walter Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. M. Kohler Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| Chair Stratton adjourned the meeting at 3:51 p.m. |