| Members Present: Rep. James A. Dunnigan, Chair Rep. Tracy J. Miller, Vice Chair Rep. John Arthur Rep. Jake Fitisemanu Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn Rep. Leah Hansen Rep. Michael L. Kohler | Rep. Trevor Lee Rep. Karen M. Peterson Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher Rep. R. Neil Walter Rep. Raymond P. Ward Staff Present: Nathan W. Brady, Policy Analyst Tisha Gibby, 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 Miller called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to approve the February 13, 2026 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. L. Hansen Rep. T. Miller Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. R. Ward | Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Lee Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter |
| 1.H.B. 450 Data Privacy Amendments(Shallenberger, D.) |
| Rep. David Shallenberger presented the bill with the assistance of Christopher Bramwell, Utah's Chief Privacy Officer. |
| Jared Tingey, Legal Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns, spoke to the bill. |
| Ashley Spatafore Mirabelli, Utah Chiefs of Police, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Jason Chipman, Policy Director, Libertas Institute, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Carl Hollan, Executive Director, Statewide Association of Prosecutors, spoke to the bill. |
| Ronald Mortensen, resident, spoke to the bill. |
| Steven McCown, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Timothy Ruff, Partner, Digital Trust Venture Partners, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nate Mutter, Chair, Law Enforcement Legislative Committee, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Will Seggos, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Nathan Curtis, Sevier County Sheriff, spoke to the bill. |
| Michael Smith, Utah County Sheriff, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to replace HB0450 with HB0450S01.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. L. Hansen Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to hold HB0450S01.The motion passed with a vote of 10-2-0. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Lee Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. L. Hansen Rep. J. Teuscher |
| 2.H.B. 483 Flower Sales Modifications(Owens, D.) |
| Rep. Doug Owens presented the bill with the assistance of Terry Camp, Utah Farm Bureau. |
| Amber Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Sara Asbridge, Utah Cut Flower Farm Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to pass HB0483 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. L. Hansen Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter | Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. R. Ward |
| 3.H.B. 400 Landscaping Water Amendments(Owens, D.) |
| Rep. Owens presented the bill. |
| HB 400 Areas in GSL Basin without Landscape Oridances for New Construction |
| Joel Williams, Director, Division of Water Resources, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass HB0400 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-3-2. | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. T. Miller Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. L. Hansen Rep. M. Kohler Rep. K. Peterson | Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| 4.1st Sub. H.B. 422 Public Infrastructure Districts Amendments(Koford, J.) |
| Rep. Jill Koford presented the bill. |
| Ben Hart, Executive Director, Utah Inland Port Authority, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Chris Sloan, realtor, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to amend HB0422S01 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-2. | |||
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Amendment 1
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| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. L. Hansen Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to make a verbal amendment to strike lines 918-936. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Dunnigan moved to amend HB0422S01 with Amendment #2.The substitute motion passed with a vote of 8-2-2. | |||
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Amendment 2
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| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter | Rep. L. Hansen Rep. R. Ward | Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| MOTION:Rep. Walter moved to pass HB0422S01 out favorably as amended.The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-2. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. L. Hansen | Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. J. Arthur Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. L. Hansen Rep. M. Kohler Rep. T. Miller Rep. K. Peterson Rep. R. Walter Rep. R. Ward | Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. T. Lee Rep. J. Teuscher |
| Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. |