| Members Present: Rep. Katy Hall, Chair Rep. Logan J. Monson, Vice Chair Rep. Nelson T. Abbott Rep. Cheryl K. Acton Rep. Stewart E. Barlow Rep. Bridger Bolinder Rep. Kristen Chevrier Rep. Tyler Clancy | Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Steve Eliason Rep. Jake Fitisemanu Rep. Stephanie Gricius Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Raymond P. Ward Staff Present: Lisa Sorensen, Policy Analyst Karen C. Allred, 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 Hall called the meeting to order at 4:32 PM. |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. C. Acton Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius |
| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved an item for interim study, that the Health and Human Services Interim Committee study pesticides impact on children's health.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. C. Acton Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius |
| 1.1st Sub. H.J.R. 12 Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units(Peck, N.) |
| Rep. Nicoleen Peck had a handout distributed and presented the bill. |
| HJR12 1st sub Strong Family Units |
| Phyllis Kimpell, World Wide Organization of Women, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to replace HJR012S01 with HJR012S02.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson | Rep. C. Acton Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Gricius Rep. R. Ward |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to pass HJR012S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-3-3. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Hollins | Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Gricius Rep. R. Ward |
| 2.H.B. 590 Child Therapy Amendments(Dailey-Provost, J.) |
| Rep. Jennifer-Dailey Provost presented the bill with the assistance of Amy Fehlberg, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. |
| Mariah Hurst, Executive Director, Youth Provider's Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Sarah Stroup, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Legislative Chair, Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Leanne Rupp, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers, Utah Chapter, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jessica Black, Legislative Chair, Utah Mental Health Counselors Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to replace HB0590 with HB0590S01.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. C. Acton Rep. T. Clancy |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to pass HB0590S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. C. Acton Rep. T. Clancy |
| 3.2nd Sub. S.B. 154 Protection and Advocacy Agency Reporting(Weiler, T.) |
| Rep. Norman Thurston presented the bill. |
| Nate Crippes, Public Affairs Supervising Attorney, Disability Law Center, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jacey Skinner, board member, And Justice for All, representing self, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to amend SB0154S02 with Amendment #2.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
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| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost |
| MOTION:Rep. Abbott moved to go to the next item on the agenda. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass SB0154S02 out favorably.The substitute motion passed with a vote of 10-2-2. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. R. Ward | Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost |
| 4.S.C.R. 5 Concurrent Resolution Directing PEHP Regarding Pain Medication(Weiler, T.) |
| Rep. Raymond Ward had a handout distributed and presented the bill with the assistance of Chad Duncan, Pharmacist, Health Economics and Outcomes Research Team, Birth Techs Pharmaceuticals. |
| SCR5 Directing PEHP Regarding Pain Medication |
| Kelvyn Cullimore, Chief Executive Officer, Bio Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Bolinder moved to pass SCR005 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Dailey-Provost |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to saunter.The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. T. Clancy Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. J. Dailey-Provost |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to cease to saunter.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. S. Barlow Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. R. Ward |
| 5.2nd Sub. S.B. 222 Right to Try Amendments(Wilson, C.) |
| Sen. Chris Wilson presented the bill with the assistance of John Dahlstrom, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Wasatch Group and Jeff Steed, Chief Executive Officer, Steed Group. |
| Jeff Hartley, High Tech Solutions, spoke to the bill. |
| Kelvyn Cullimore, Chief Executive Officer, Bio Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass SB0222S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. N. Abbott Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost |
| 6.S.C.R. 6 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Pediatric Care for Autonomic Disorders(Weiler, T.) |
| Rep. Ariel Defay presented the bill with the assistance of Halle Hartley, student, Utah State University. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass SCR006 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. L. Monson Rep. R. Ward | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins |
| 7.1st Sub. S.B. 217 Local Food Amendments(Cullimore, K. A.) |
| Sen. Kirk Cullimore presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Gricius moved to pass SB0217S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. R. Ward | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. L. Monson |
| MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. N. Abbott Rep. C. Acton Rep. S. Barlow Rep. K. Chevrier Rep. S. Eliason Rep. J. Fitisemanu Rep. S. Gricius Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. R. Ward | Rep. B. Bolinder Rep. T. Clancy Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. L. Monson |
| Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 05:54 PM. |