| Members Present: Rep. Carl R. Albrecht, Chair Rep. Rex P. Shipp, Vice Chair Rep. John Arthur Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Jill Koford Rep. Michael L. Kohler Rep. Logan J. Monson Rep. Doug Owens Speaker Mike Schultz | Rep. David Shallenberger Rep. Casey Snider Rep. Christine F. Watkins Members Absent: Rep. Walt Brooks Rep. Scott H. Chew Staff Present: Charley Hart, Policy Analyst Calvin Cruz, 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 Shipp called the meeting to order at 4:19 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Albrecht moved to approve the minutes from February 13, 2026.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 6 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. M. Kohler Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp | Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. J. Koford Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins |
| 1.H.B. 439 H.B. 439 Water Planning Amendments(Shallenberger, D.) |
| Rep. Shallenberger presented the bill with assistance from Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer, Director, Division of Water Rights. |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to replace HB0439 with HB0439S02.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Kohler Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp | Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to pass HB0439S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-4-5. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 4 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. J. Koford Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Shallenberger | Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. M. Kohler Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 2.1st Sub. H.B. 501 Water Modifications(Bolinder, B.) |
| Rep. Bolinder presented the bill with assistance from Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources. |
| Derek Kitchen, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| Jerram Gilans, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| Leland Myers, Executive Director, Wasatch Front Water Quality Council, spoke to the bill. |
| Steve Erikson, Great Basin Water Network, spoke to the bill. |
| Cecily Ross, The Sierra Club, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Spencer Gibbins, CEO, Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Cort Ashton, Utah Land Title Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Macy Tilk, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Justin Lee, Deputy Director, League of Cities and Towns, spoke to the bill. |
| Zachery Frankle, Executive Director, Utah Rivers Council, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| Micky Wright, Major, Town of Torrey, spoke to the bill. |
| Kerry Doane, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Dakota Wurth, City Council Member, Clearfield City, spoke in opposition of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Snider moved to pass HB0501S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-2-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. M. Schultz Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Snider Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Koford | Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew |
| 3.1st Sub. S.B. 121 1st Sub. S.B. 121 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments(Vickers, E.) |
| Sen. Vickers presented the bill. |
| 4a - SB0121S01 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments Handout |
| Brandon Forsyth, Director, Cannabis and Hemp Division, Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Shallenberger moved to pass SB0121S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 4.H.B. 509 H.B. 509 Wetlands Protection Modifications(Owens, D.) |
| Rep. Owens presented the bill. |
| Matt Anderson, Director, Utah Sportsman Caucus, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nathan Schwebach, Deputy Director, Department of Natural Resources, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jack Ray, Utah Waterfowl Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to replace HB0509 with HB0509S02.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to pass HB0509S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Koford Rep. M. Kohler Rep. L. Monson Rep. D. Owens Rep. D. Shallenberger Rep. R. Shipp Rep. C. Watkins | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. W. Brooks Rep. S. Chew Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| Chair Shipp adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m. |