MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • 9:00 a.m. • 120 Senate Building


Members Present:
Rep. Carl R. Albrecht, Chair
Rep. Rex P. Shipp, Vice Chair
Rep. John Arthur
Rep. Scott H. Chew
Rep. Jill Koford
Rep. Michael L. Kohler
Rep. Logan J. Monson
Rep. Doug Owens
Rep. David Shallenberger
Rep. Casey Snider
Rep. Christine F. Watkins

Members Absent:
Rep. Bridger Bolinder
Rep. Walt Brooks
Speaker Mike Schultz

Staff Present:
Charley Hart, Policy Analyst
Calvin Cruz, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Albrecht called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
MOTION:Rep. Koford moved to approve the minutes from February 23, 2026.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Snider
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. M. Schultz
1.S.B. 72 S.B. 72 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments(Vickers, E.)
Sen. Vickers presented the bill.
1a - SB0072 Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments Handout
MOTION:Rep. Owens moved to pass SB0072 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
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. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
2.1st Sub. S.B. 111 1st Sub. S.B. 111 Veterinary Post-employment Amendments(Plumb, J.)
Sen. Plumb presented the bill with assistance from Andrei Tarassov, veterinarian.
Christina Buckout, resident, spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Shipp moved to pass SB0111S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
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. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
MOTION:Rep. Shipp moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4.
Yeas - 10Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
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. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Chair Albrecht adjourned the meeting at 9:38 a.m.