| Members Present: Rep. A. Cory Maloy, Chair Rep. Jason B. Kyle, Vice Chair Rep. Jefferson S. Burton Rep. James A. Dunnigan Rep. Ken Ivory Rep. Ashlee Matthews Rep. Hoang Nguyen Rep. Thomas W. Peterson Rep. Calvin Roberts Rep. Jake Sawyer | Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher Rep. Norman K Thurston Rep. Stephen L. Whyte Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox Members Absent: Rep. Melissa G. Ballard Speaker Mike Schultz Staff Present: Rohnin Randles, Policy Analyst Alyssa Castor, 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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| Cochair Kyle called the meeting to order at 2:38 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Wilcox |
| 1.H.B. 313 Landscaper Certification Amendments(Arthur, J.) |
| Rep. John Arthur presented the bill and answered questions from the committee. |
| Public comment was heard from Taz Bieginger, lobbyist, Utah Homebuilders Association, and Josh Sundloff, attorney, Kirton McConkie. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to replace H.B. 313 with 1st Substitute H.B. 313.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 313 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
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| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| MOTION:Rep. Nguyen moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 313 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. A. Maloy Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| 2.H.B. 202 Acupuncturist Licensing Amendments(Chevrier, K.) |
| Rep. Kristen Chevrier, Lisa Rohleder, acupuncturist, Oregon College of Community Acupuncture, and Hannah Dwertman, acupuncturist, Salt Lake City, presented the bill and answered questions from the committee. |
| James Mohebali, acupuncturist, Utah County, answered questions from the committee. |
| Public comment was heard from: |
| Ryan Hofer, naturopathic doctor, Oregon College of Community Acupuncture; |
| Andy Alzamora, acupuncturist, Remedy Acupuncture Injury Rejuvenation and Pain Management; |
| Kim Darger, resident, St. George; |
| Tuesday Wasserman, acupuncturist, National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine; |
| Pete Schiermeyer, resident, Weber County; |
| Tyehao Lu, acupuncturist, Salt Lake City; |
| Michael Berger, acupuncture physician, National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine; |
| Amanda Valenti, acupuncture physician, Salt Lake City; and |
| Sharon Lockhart, acupuncturist, Layton. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to replace H.B. 202 with 1st Substitute H.B. 202.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to amend 1st Substitute H.B. 202 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-4. | |||
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| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 202 out favorably.The motion failed with a vote of 6-6-4. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 6 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Teuscher | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. R. Wilcox |
| 3.H.B. 432 Egg Amendments(Shipp, R.P.) |
| Rep. Rex Shipp and Amber Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food, presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to pass H.B. 432 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Wilcox |
| 4.H.B. 414 Dental Hygienist Amendments(Dunnigan, J.) |
| Rep. Dunnigan presented the bill. |
| Public comment was heard from Dave Gessel, Executive Vice President, Utah Hospital Association, and Eliana White, lobbyist, Utah Dental Hygienists' Association. |
| MOTION:Rep. Nguyen moved to pass H.B. 414 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Wilcox |
| MOTION:Chair Maloy moved to place H.B. 414 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. S. Whyte | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. C. Roberts Rep. M. Schultz Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Wilcox |
| 5.H.B. 385 Nicotine Sales Amendments(Dailey-Provost, J.) |
| Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost, Amber Brown, and Alex Garcia, Deputy Chief, Salt Lake City Police Department, presented the bill. |
| Public comment was heard from: |
| Beau Maxon, vice chair, Utah Vapor Business Association; |
| Art Brown, member, State Youth Committee; |
| Walter Plumb, President, Drug Safe Utah; and |
| Gayle Ruzicka, President, Utah Eagle Forum. |
| MOTION:Rep. Sawyer moved to replace H.B. 385 with 1st Substitute H.B. 385.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. C. Roberts Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Ivory moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 385 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. C. Roberts Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Schultz |
| 6.S.B. 38 Consumer Protection Modifications(Weiler, T.) |
| Sen. Todd Weiler and Katie Haas, Director, Division of Consumer Protection, presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to replace S.B. 38 with 1st Substitute S.B. 38.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. C. Roberts Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to pass 1st Substitute S.B. 38 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. C. Roberts Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Schultz |
| MOTION:Rep. Sawyer moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. K. Ivory Rep. J. Kyle Rep. A. Maloy Rep. A. Matthews Rep. H. Nguyen Rep. T. Peterson Rep. C. Roberts Rep. J. Sawyer Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. N. Thurston Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. M. Schultz |
| Cochair Kyle adjourned the meeting at 4:24 p.m. |