MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Monday, March 2, 2026 • 8:10 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. Christine F. Watkins

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

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 08:11 AM.
MOTION:Rep. Arthur moved to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026 minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-8.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 8
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. C. Snider
1.H.B. 562 Homeowners Insurance Amendments(Dailey-Provost, J.)
This bill was not heard.
2.H.B. 563 Radon Amendments(Shallenberger, D.)
Rep. David Shallenberger had a handout distributed and presented the bill with the assistance of Jacob Anderegg, representing Utahradon.org.
HB563 Radon Amendments
Tabitha Benney, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Adelaide Benney Mathews, child resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Taz Biesinger, Utah Home Builders Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Nick Torres, American Lung Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Koford moved to hold HB0563.The motion passed with a vote of 8-2-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 2Abs- 4
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
MOTION:Chair Albrecht moved to saunter.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:Chair Albrecht moved to cease to saunter.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
3.S.B. 251 Local Health Department and Department of Environmental Quality Coordination(Sandall, S.)
Sen. Scott Sandall presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to pass SB0251 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. C. Snider
4.H.C.R. 5 House Concurrent Resolution on State Management of Federal Public Lands(Eliason, S.)
Rep. Steve Eliason presented the bill with the assistance of Scott Strong, Director, Utah State Parks.
MOTION:Rep. Watkins moved to amend HCR005 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Amendment 1

1 .        Line 79 through 85 :  Line 79 through 85
79808182 838485

2 .        Line 92 through 101 :  Line 92 through 101
9293949596979899100101
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
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. J. Koford
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
MOTION:Rep. Watkins moved to pass HCR005 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-4.
Yeas - 9Nays- 1Abs- 4
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
5.1st Sub. S.B. 254 Critical Minerals Amendments(Millner, A.)
Sen. Ann Milner presented the bill.
Mick Thomas, Director, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, Department of Natural Resources, spoke in favor of the bill.
Brian Somers, President, Utah Mining Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
Tim Davis, Executive Director, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, spoke in favor of the bill.
Joan Entwistle, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Koford moved to pass SB0254S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
6.1st Sub. S.C.R. 9 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Critical Minerals Development and Funding(Millner, A.)
Sen. Ann Millner and Rep. David Shallenberger presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Monson moved to pass SCR009S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
MOTION:Rep. Shipp moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. C. Albrecht
Rep. J. Arthur
Rep. S. Chew
Rep. J. Koford
Rep. L. Monson
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Rep. R. Shipp
Rep. C. Watkins
Rep. B. Bolinder
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. M. Kohler
Rep. M. Schultz
Rep. C. Snider
Chair Albrecht adjourned the meeting at 09:32 AM.