MINUTES OF THE
SENATE EDUCATION CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. • 450 State Capitol


Members Present:
Sen. Ann Millner, Chair
Sen. Heidi Balderree
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Sen. Michael K. McKell
Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe

Members Absent:
Sen. John D. Johnson

Staff Present:
Finn Rose, Managing Policy Analyst
Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst
Amy Hawkes, Administrative Assistant

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

Chair Millner called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.
1.Committee Business
MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2026, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3.
Yeas - 4Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. J. Johnson
2.Review the Proposed Appointment of Brooke MacNaughtan as a member of the Southwest Technical College Board of Trustees
Brooke MacNaughtan introduced herself, discussed her background and qualifications, and responded to questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the appointment of Brooke MacNaughtan as a member of the Southwest Technical College Board of Trustees.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-2.
Yeas - 5Nays- 0Abs- 2
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. J. Johnson
3.Review the Proposed Reappointment of Tamara Tran as a member of the Davis Technical College Board of Trustees
Tamara Tran introduced herself, discussed her background and experience as a board member, and responded to questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. McKell moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the reappointment of Tamara Tran as a member of the Davis Technical Board of Trustees.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. J. Johnson
4.Review the Proposed Reappointment of Brandon Howard as a member of the Davis Technical College Board of Trustees
Brandon Howard introduced himself, discussed his background and experience as a board member, and responded to questions from the committee.
President Darin Brush, Davis Technical College, spoke in favor of the reappointments of Tamara Tran and Brandon Howard.
MOTION:Sen. Balderree moved to favorably recommend to the full Senate the reappointment of Brandon Howard as a member of the Davis Technical College Board of Trustees.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. J. Johnson
5.Other Items/Adjourn
MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. H. Balderree
Sen. L. Escamilla
Sen. L. Fillmore
Sen. M. McKell
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Sen. J. Johnson
Chair Millner adjourned the meeting at 11:44 a.m.