MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • 2:00 p.m. • 445 State Capitol


Members Present:
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair
Rep. Calvin Roberts, Vice Chair
Rep. Kristen Chevrier
Rep. Ariel Defay
Rep. Rosalba Dominguez
Rep. Ken Ivory
Rep. Ashlee Matthews
Rep. Clinton D. Okerlund
Rep. Michael J. Petersen
Rep. Jake Sawyer
Rep. Norman K Thurston

Members Absent:
Rep. Angela Romero

Staff Present:
Rachel Brooks, 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 Roberts called the meeting to order at 2:12 p.m.
Rep. Christofferson explained that HB225 and HB173S01 remain in the committee's possession (see minutes of the February 5, 2026 meeting).
MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to approve the February 5, 2026 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.
Yeas - 11Nays- 0Abs- 1
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
1.H.C.R. 7 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Scenic Byway Designations(Elison, J.)
HCR007 Zion Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan
Rep. Joseph Elison presented the concurrent resolution.
Barbara Bruno, mayor of Springdale, provided additional information on the resolution.
Emily Friedman, Coordinator at the Zion Regional Collaborative, provided additional clarification.
Kelly Stowell, Economic Development for Kane County, spoke to the resolution.
MOTION:Rep. Defay moved to pass HCR007 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. A. Romero
2.1st Sub. H.B. 431 Wildlife Crossing Amendments(Chew, S.)
Rep. Scott Chew presented the bill.
Carlos Braceras, Utah Department of Transportation, provided additional information on the bill.
Isobel Lingenfelter, Utah Wildlife Federation, added information on the bill.
Carlos Braceras clarified further.
Elias Johnson, conservation biologist, speaking on his own behalf, spoke to the bill.
Isobel Lingenfelter, Utah Wildlife Federation, spoke in favor of the bill.
Jordan Nielson, Utah State Director, Trout Unlimited, spoke in favor of the bill.
Kirk Robinson, Executive Director, Western Wildlife Conservancy, spoke in favor of the bill.
Terry Camp, Utah Farm Bureau Federation, spoke in favor of the bill.
Caitlin Curry, Utah Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, spoke in favor of the bill.
Josh Brown, Pew Charitable Trusts, spoke in favor of the bill.
Justin Shannon, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, spoke in favor of the bill.
Matt Anderson, Utah Sportsmen's Caucus, spoke in favor of the bill.
Sierra Nelson, Utah Wool Growers Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to amend HB0431S01 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-1.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 32 through 42 :  Line 32 through 42
3233343536373839404142

2 .        Line 44 through 50 :  Line 44 through 50
44454647484950
Yeas - 11Nays- 0Abs- 1
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to pass HB0431S01 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 7-4-1.
Yeas - 7Nays- 4Abs- 1
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
3.H.B. 357 Amendments to Motor Vehicle Data Privacy(Chevrier, K.)
HB0357S01 handout
HB0357 presentation
Rep. Christofferson assumed the chair.
Rep. Chevrier presented the bill.
Rep. Roberts resumed the chair.
Katie Hass, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, provided additional information on the bill.
Machi Johnson, on behalf of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Dominguez moved to replace HB0357 with HB0357S01.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
MOTION:Rep. Dominguez moved to pass HB0357S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
4.H.B. 481 Transportation Modifications(Christofferson, K.)
Rep. Christofferson presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Ivory moved to replace HB0481 with HB0481S01.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
MOTION:Rep. Ivory moved to pass HB0481S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
5.H.B. 336 Recovery Operations Amendments(Christofferson, K.)
HB0336 docs
Rep. Christofferson presented the bill with the assistance of Jesse Stauffer, Stauffer's Road Solutions.
Mike Sonntag, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, spoke to the bill.
Rick Clasby, Utah Trucking Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Defay moved to replace HB0336 with HB0336S01.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
MOTION:Rep. Defay moved to pass HB0336S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
6.S.B. 129 Commemorative Day Amendments(Balderree, H.)
Sen. Heidi Balderree presented the bill.
Spencer McLaughlin, student at Utah Valley University (UVU), speaking on his own behalf, provided additional background on the bill.
Stockton Haws, UVU student, speaking on his own behalf, spoke in favor of the bill.
Curtis Bristol, UVU student, speaking on his own behalf, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to hold SB0129.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
7.S.B. 132 Spaceport Amendments(Stevenson, J.)
Sen. Jerry Stevenson presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to pass SB0132 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
8.1st Sub. S.B. 191 Tow Yard Amendments(Ipson, D.)
Sen. Don Ipson presented the bill.
Barbara Christensen, Utah Professional Towing Alliance, spoke in favor of the bill.
Rep. Christofferson assumed the chair.
MOTION:Rep. Okerlund moved to amend SB0191S01 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 195 through 201 :  Line 195 through 201
195196197 198199200201

2 .        Line 211 through 217 :  Line 211 through 217
211212213214215216217

3 .        Line 220 through 226 :  Line 220 through 226
220221222223224225226
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
MOTION:Rep. Okerlund moved to pass SB0191S01 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
MOTION:Rep. Petersen moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 2
Rep. K. Chevrier
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. A. Defay
Rep. R. Dominguez
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. M. Petersen
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. N. Thurston
Rep. A. Romero
Rep. J. Sawyer
Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m.