Doug Ricks — Seconded the motion to accept the January 26, 2026 minutes.
Doug Ricks — Seconded the motion to send RS 33146 to print.
Doug Ricks — Seconded the motion to send RS 33146 to print.
Doug Ricks — Said he would vote to print the bill but asked for a real-world scenario prompting the legislation.
Doug Ricks — The chair initially called on Senator Ricks for a motion.
Doug Ricks — Moved to print RS 33394.
Doug Ricks — His motion to print RS 33394 was seconded.
Doug Ricks — Moved to send RS 33405 to print.
Doug Ricks — His motion to print RS 33405 was seconded.
Daniel Foreman — Moves to approve the February 4, 2026 minutes.
Daniel Foreman — Seconded the motion to send RS 33394 to print.
Daniel Foreman — Was introduced to present RS 33405 and identified himself as Dan Foreman, Senator District 6.
James Ruchti — Seconded the motion to approve the February 4, 2026 minutes.
James Ruchti — Senator Taves was introduced and identified himself before presenting RS 33394, a transparency bill concerning products that may involve fetal tissue in research, development, or production, particularly in cosmetics and medical industries. He explained the bill’s purpose as increasing transparency, responded to questions about why the legislation is needed, and noted that if the bill advances, there will likely be debate and discussion about the benefits of biomedical research.
Jason Spillman — Jason Spillman, legal counsel with the Administrative Office of the Courts, appears before the committee to present two related bills. He first introduces RS 33146, explaining that it addresses a defect identified by the courts in carrying out their constitutional obligations, and asks that it be printed. He then returns to introduce RS 33147, briefly referencing prior legislative work on the distribution of payments in criminal and infraction cases, and again asks for the bill to be introduced while offering to answer questions. The chair concludes by thanking him for his testimony.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow moves to send RS 33146 to print, and the motion is carried.
Melissa Wintrow — Suggested that if the bill is printed, Senator Taves should be prepared to discuss benefits of research and biomedical research.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Taves responded to Senator Wintrow's comments about research benefits.
Melissa Wintrow — Recorded as voting nay on the motion to send RS 33394 to print.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion to send RS 33405 to print.
Dave Lent — Senator Lent moves to print RS 33147, and the motion is then acknowledged as having been made and seconded for a vote.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Taves addressed the chair as Chairman Shippy.