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House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee - February 17, 2026

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Recording 1 Chair Shipp called the meeting to order at 4:19 p.m. Rep. Albrecht moved to approve the minutes from February 13, 2026. H.B. 439 H.B. 439 Water Planning Amendments(Shallenberger, D.) Rep. Shallenberger presented the bill with assistance from Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer, Director, Division of Water Rights. Rep. Arthur moved to replace HB0439 with HB0439S02. Rep. Arthur moved to pass HB0439S02 out favorably. 1st Sub. H.B. 501 Water Modifications(Bolinder, B.) Rep. Bolinder presented the bill with assistance from Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources. Derek Kitchen, resident, spoke to the bill. Jerram Gilans, resident, spoke to the bill. Leland Myers, Executive Director, Wasatch Front Water Quality Council, spoke to the bill. Steve Erikson, Great Basin Water Network, spoke to the bill. Cecily Ross, The Sierra Club, spoke in opposition of the bill. Spencer Gibbins, CEO, Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of the bill. Cort Ashton, Utah Land Title Association, spoke to the bill. Macy Tilk, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. Justin Lee, Deputy Director, League of Cities and Towns, spoke to the bill. Zachery Frankle, Executive Director, Utah Rivers Council, spoke in opposition of the bill. Micky Wright, Major, Town of Torrey, spoke to the bill. Kerry Doane, resident, spoke in opposition to the bill. Dakota Wurth, City Council Member, Clearfield City, spoke in opposition of the bill. Rep. Snider moved to pass HB0501S01 out favorably. 1st Sub. S.B. 121 1st Sub. S.B. 121 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments(Vickers, E.) Sen. Vickers presented the bill. 4a - SB0121S01 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments Handout Brandon Forsyth, Director, Cannabis and Hemp Division, Department of Agriculture and Food, spoke in favor of the bill. Rep. Shallenberger moved to pass SB0121S01 out favorably. H.B. 509 H.B. 509 Wetlands Protection Modifications(Owens, D.) Rep. Owens presented the bill. Matt Anderson, Director, Utah Sportsman Caucus, spoke in favor of the bill. Nathan Schwebach, Deputy Director, Department of Natural Resources, spoke in favor of the bill. Jack Ray, Utah Waterfowl Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Rep. Arthur moved to replace HB0509 with HB0509S02. Rep. Arthur moved to pass HB0509S02 out favorably. Rep. Arthur moved to adjourn. Chair Shipp adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

• H.B. 439 Water Planning Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 501 Water Modifications
• H.B. 509 Wetlands Study Amendments
• 1st Sub. S.B. 121 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments

• MINUTES MINUTES
• 4a - SB0121S01 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments Handout 4a - SB0121S01 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments Handout
• H.B. 439 Water Planning Amendments H.B. 439 Water Planning Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 501 Water Modifications 1st Sub. H.B. 501 Water Modifications
• H.B. 509 Wetlands Study Amendments H.B. 509 Wetlands Study Amendments
• 1st Sub. S.B. 121 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments 1st Sub. S.B. 121 Medical Cannabis Program Amendments

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