| Members Present: Sen. John D. Johnson, Chair Sen. Heidi Balderree Sen. Lincoln Fillmore Sen. David P. Hinkins Sen. Michael K. McKell | Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Sen. Chris H. Wilson Staff Present: Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst Cassie Sudekum, 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 Johnson called the meeting to order at 04:17 PM. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2026 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. H. Balderree Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 1.3rd Sub. H.B. 467 Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Modifications(Pierucci, C.) |
| Rep. Candice Pierucci presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to replace HB0467S03 with HB0467S04.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. H. Balderree Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| Odyssey Handout |
| HB 467 Handout |
| Jon England, Policy Analyst, Libertas Institute, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Corinne Johnson, President, Utah Parents United, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Lexi Cunningham, Executive Director, Utah School Superintendents Association, spoke to the bill. |
| Amaya Mueller, Governmental Affairs Manager, Sutherland Institute, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Kevin Greene, Americans for Prosperity, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Marcos Lopez, Western Legislative Director, ExcelinEd, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to pass HB0467S04 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-1-1. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. C. Wilson | Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. M. McKell |
| Sen. Balderree assumed the chair. |
| 2.S.B. 322 AI in Education Grant Amendments(Johnson, J.) |
| Sen. Johnson presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Johnson moved to replace SB0322 with SB0322S01.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| Corinne Johnson, President, Utah Parents United, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to pass SB0322S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 3.S.B. 326 School Board Election Modifications(Grover, K.) |
| Sen. Keith Grover presented the bill with the assistance of Julie King, Lake Mountain School Board President. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to pass SB0326 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| Chair Johnson resumed the chair. |
| 4.1st Sub. H.B. 129 Education Board Amendments(Thurston, N.) |
| Rep. Norman Thurston presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to amend HB0129S01 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
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| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to pass HB0129S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-1-3. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 5.1st Sub. H.B. 394 1st Sub. H.B. 394 Veterinary Amendments(Thurston, N.) |
| Rep. Norman Thurston presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to pass HB394S1 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to place HB0394S01 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 6.1st Sub. H.B. 219 Higher Education Civics Amendments(Ballard, M.G.) |
| Rep. Melissa Ballard presented the bill. |
| Rick McDonald, Professor, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Dalane England, Utah Eagle Forum, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Christensen, Executive Director, Utah Legislative Watch, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Keri Holt, resident, Cache County, spoke to the bill. |
| Shane Graham, resident, Salt Lake City, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Joe LaSure, resident, Logan city, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to pass HB0219S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 4-2-1. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 1 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. M. McKell | Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. C. Wilson |
| Chair Johnson moved to saunter. |
| 7.2nd Sub. H.B. 312 School Curriculum and Standards Modifications(Auxier, T.) |
| Rep. Tiara Auxier presented the bill. |
| Corinne Johnson, President, Utah Parents United, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Maryann Christensen, Executive Director, Utah Legislative Watch, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Dalane England, Utah Eagle Forum, United Women's Forum, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Jennie Earl, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to pass HB0312S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. K. Riebe Sen. C. Wilson |
| 8.H.B. 462 School Bus Internet Access(Auxier, T.) |
| Rep. Tiara Auxier presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to pass HB0462 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. K. Riebe Sen. C. Wilson |
| 9.1st Sub. H.B. 358 School Scheduling Amendments(Welton, D.) |
| Rep. Doug Welton presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to pass HB0358S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. K. Riebe Sen. C. Wilson |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to place HB0358S01 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. K. Riebe Sen. C. Wilson |
| 10.H.J.R. 8 Joint Resolution Regarding LEA Reporting Requirements(Welton, D.) |
| Rep. Doug Welton presented the bill. |
| Lexi Cunningham, Executive Director, Utah School Superintendents Association, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Hinkins moved to pass HJR008 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. K. Riebe Sen. C. Wilson |
| 11.1st Sub. H.B. 393 Early Intervention for Dyslexia Amendments(Defay, A.) |
| Rep. Ariel Defay presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to replace HB0393S01 with HB0393S02.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| Nancy Sylvester, Attorney, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Sherry Evans, Dyslexia Interventionist, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Sindee Savage, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Alyssa DeHart, CEO, Utah Advocacy Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| Marcos Lopez, Western Legislative Director, ExcelinEd, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to pass HB0393S02 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 12.1st Sub. H.B. 426 Online Education Service Provider Amendments(Walter, N.) |
| Rep. R. Neil Walter presented the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to pass HB0426S01 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| 13.H.B. 524 Public Education Financial Officers(Walter, N.) |
| Rep. R. Neil Walter presented the bill. |
| Niki George, President, Jordan School Board, spoke in opposition to the bill. |
| Lexi Cunningham, Executive Director, Utah School Superintendents Association, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to pass HB0524 as amended out favorably.The motion failed with a vote of 1-2-4. | |||
| Yeas - 1 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree | Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 3-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 3 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. H. Balderree Sen. J. Johnson Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. M. McKell Sen. C. Wilson |
| Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 07:00 PM. |