| Members Present: Sen. Keith Grover, Chair Sen. Emily Buss Sen. Luz Escamilla Sen. Jen Plumb Sen. Jerry W Stevenson Sen. Keven J. Stratton |
Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Staff Present: Seth Anderson, Policy Analyst Michele Miller, Committee Secretary |
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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 Grover called the meeting to order at 8:46:17 AM. |
| 1.1st Sub. H.B. 156 Blood Transfusion Amendments(Chevrier, K.) |
| Rep. Kristen Chevrier presented the bill. |
| Kristin Richey, Eagle Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Cole Elliott, Medical Director, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Karen Danielson, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Jenalyn Bishop, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Heidi Ruster, Regional CEO, American Red Cross of Utah, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Brent Bishop, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| Dalane England, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0156S01 out favorably.The motion failed with a vote of 2-4-1. | |||
| Yeas - 2 | Nays- 4 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. J. Plumb Sen. J. Stevenson | Sen. J. Adams |
| Bill Announced as HB0151S01 after summation; however, Bill voted as HB0156S01 per original motion by Sen. Stratton. |
| 2.2nd Sub. H.B. 71 Health Provider Directory and Access Amendments(Eliason, S.) |
| Rep. Steve Eliason presented the bill with the assistance of Cara Cheevers, Vice President of Coverage Policy, Inseparable. |
| MOTION:Chair Grover moved to replace HB0071S02 with HB0071S03.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. L. Escamilla |
| E. McKnight, League of Women Voters, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Mike Sonntag, Lobbyist, Utah Health Insurance Association spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Jessica Black, Legislative Chair, Utah Mental Health Counselor Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Ross Van Vranken, Vice Chair, Policy Review Committee under the Behavioral Health Commission, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Sarah Stroup, Legislative Chair, Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Chair Grover moved to pass HB0071S03 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 3.H.B. 108 Minors in State Custody Amendments(Fiefia, D.) |
| Rep. Fiefia presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0108 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 4.1st Sub. H.B. 139 Female Genital Mutilation Amendments(Ballard, M.G.) |
| Rep. Melissa Ballard presented the bill. |
| Dalane England, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0139S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 5.H.B. 164 Patient Disclosure Amendments(Gricius, S.) |
| Rep. Stephanie Gricius presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Chair Grover moved to replace HB0164 with HB0164S01.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0164S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Chair Grover moved to place HB0164S01 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 6.1st Sub. H.B. 264 Prescription Medication Amendments(Ward, R.) |
| Rep. Raymond Ward presented the bill. |
| Maryann Martindale, CEO, Utah Academy of Family Physicians, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stratton moved to pass HB0264S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 7.H.B. 356 Drug Distribution Amendments(Monson, L.) |
| Rep. Logan Monson presented the bill. |
| Katelin Lucariello, Deputy Vice President, State Advocacy for PhRMA spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| David C. Gessel, Executive Vice President, Utah Hospital Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0356 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 8.S.B. 175 Health Insurance Coverage Amendments(Kwan, K.) |
| Sen. Karen Kwan presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to replace SB0175 with SB0175S02.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| Sarah Stroup, Legislative Chair, Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Tresa Long, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Kristen Jacobson, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Brian Allen, Lobbyist, American Health Insurance Plans, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Michelle McOmber, CEO, Utah Medical Association, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Jessica Black, Legislative Chair, Utah Mental Health Counselor Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass SB0175S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-2-2. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. J. Plumb | Sen. K. Grover Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Sen. Stratton moved to approve the minutes for February 3, 2026.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| MOTION:Sen. Plumb moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. E. Buss Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Sen. J. Stevenson |
| Chair Grove adjourned the meeting at 10:00:13 AM. |