| 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 |
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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 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 - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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 - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 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. |