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MINUTES OF THE
SENATE REVENUE AND TAXATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Monday,
February 23, 2026
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8:00 a.m.
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210 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Daniel McCay, Chair
Sen. Brady Brammer
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
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Members Absent:
Sen. Chris H. Wilson
Staff Present:
Chris Stitt, Managing 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 McCay called the meeting to order at 8:10 AM. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Brammer moved to approve the minutes.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-1-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
1 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| Sen. B. Brammer
| Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 1.S.B. 306 Special Districts Modifications(Cullimore, K. A.) |
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| Sen. Cullimore presented the bill. |
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| Frank Pignanelli, White City Water District, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Kory Holdaway, Utah Public Employees Association (UPEA) Lobbyist, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Harper moved to pass SB0306 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
5-0-2.
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| Yeas -
5 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 2.S.B. 309 Single-family Home Rental Modifications(Johnson, J.) |
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| Sen. John Johnson presented the bill. |
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| Justin Allen, Director, Rental Housing Association of Utah (RHA), spoke in opposition to the bill. |
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| John Valentine, Commissioner, Utah State Tax Commission, spoke to the bill. |
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| Rebecca Rockwell, Commissioner, Utah State Tax Commission, spoke to the bill. |
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| Adrianne Todman, CEO, National Rental Home Council, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Cullimore moved to go to the next item on the agenda.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-0-3.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
3 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 3.H.B. 425 Local Government Fees Amendments(Peterson, K.) |
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| Rep. Karen Peterson presented the bill. |
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| Billy Hesterman, President, Utah Taxpayers Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns, spoke in favor to the bill. |
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| Miranda J. Cox, Governor's Affairs, Government Affairs at Wasatch Front Regional Council, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Brammer moved to pass HB0425 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-0-4.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
4 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 4.1st Sub. H.B. 429 Special Districts Amendments(Pierucci, C.) |
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| Rep. Candice Pierucci presented the bill. |
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| Emily Gray, City Council for Holliday City and Board Chair for Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District (WFWRD), spoke to the bill. |
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| Evan Tyrrell, General Manager, WFWRD, spoke to the bill. |
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| Racheal Anderson, Attorney, WFWRD, spoke to the bill. |
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| Lorin Palmer, Mayor, Herriman City, spoke to the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Brammer moved to favorably recommend HB0429S01.The motion
passed
with a vote of
6-0-1.
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| Yeas -
6 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
1 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. C. Wilson
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| 5.H.B. 290 Child Tax Credit Amendments(Miller, T.) |
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| Rep. Tracy Miller presented the bill assisted by Emily Bell McCormick, President, The Policy Project. |
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| HB290 Committee Presentation |
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| Lindsay Butrum, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Lindsai Schwendiman, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0290 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
5-0-2.
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| Yeas -
5 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 6.H.B. 300 School District Taxation Amendments(Kyle, J.) |
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| Rep. Jason Kyle presented the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Brammer moved to pass HB0300 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
5-0-2.
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| Yeas -
5 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 7.H.B. 263 Heavy Duty Vehicle Amendments(Clancy, T.) |
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| Rep. Tyler Clancy presented the bill. |
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| Carter Norris, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| Kate Walton, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
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| Douglas Smith, Board Member, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Escamilla moved to pass HB0263 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
3-2-2.
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| Yeas -
3 | Nays-
2 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
| Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. D. McCay
| Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 8.1st Sub. H.B. 32 Signature Gathering and Verification Amendments(Cutler, P.) |
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| HB0032 Signature Verification Amendments (1) |
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| MOTION:Sen. Brammer moved to replace HB0032S01 with HB0032S03.The motion
passed
with a vote of
5-0-2.
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| Yeas -
5 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| Rep. Paul Cutler presented the bill. |
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| Kenna Stringam, Elections Coordinator, Utah Lieutenant Governor's office, spoke in favor of the bill. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Harper moved to pass HB0032S03 out favorably.The motion
passed
with a vote of
4-1-2.
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| Yeas -
4 | Nays-
1 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| Sen. B. Brammer
| Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| MOTION:Sen. Harper moved to adjourn.The motion
passed
with a vote of
5-0-2.
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| Yeas -
5 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
2 | |
Sen. B. Brammer
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. McCay
| | Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. C. Wilson
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| Chair McCay adjourned meeting at 10:01 AM. |
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