MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDING COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 4:15 p.m. • 30 House Building


Members Present:
Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox, Chair
Rep. Melissa G. Ballard
Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn
Rep. Katy Hall
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Trevor Lee
Rep. Lisa Shepherd
Rep. Stephen L. Whyte

Members Absent:
Rep. Mark A. Strong, Vice Chair
Rep. Val L. Peterson
Rep. Andrew Stoddard

Staff Present:
Lacey Johnson, Policy Analyst
An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary

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

Chair Wilcox called the meeting to order at 4:28 p.m.
MOTION:Rep. Lee moved to approve the minutes for the February 25, 2026 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-4.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. R. Wilcox
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. A. Stoddard
Rep. M. Strong
1.H.J.R. 4 Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry(Ballard, M.G.)
Rep. Ballard presented the bill with the assistance of Mike Schoenfeld, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Corrections.
Rep. Hall assumed the chair.
MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to pass HJR004 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-4.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. A. Stoddard
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. R. Wilcox
MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-4.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Gwynn
Rep. K. Hall
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. T. Lee
Rep. L. Shepherd
Rep. S. Whyte
Rep. V. Peterson
Rep. A. Stoddard
Rep. M. Strong
Rep. R. Wilcox
Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m.