S.B. 244 Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Schools

What this bill does

The bill would require Utah public schools and public charter schools to create a plan for responding to cardiac emergencies on school grounds, including how to use automated external defibrillators. It would also let the State Board of Education give grants to schools to buy defibrillators and pay for training, with priority for high-need schools such as Title I schools.

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Every vote

• 3 yes, 1 no, 3 absentSenate Education Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 12, 2026Who voted how
• 24 yes, 1 no, 4 absentFirst of two Senate votes · Feb 26, 2026Who voted how
• 26 yes, 0 no, 3 absentFinal Senate vote · Feb 27, 2026Who voted how
• 12 yes, 0 no, 2 absentHouse Health and Human Services Committee: vote to approve it · Mar 3, 2026Who voted how
• 65 yes, 1 no, 9 absentFinal House vote · Mar 4, 2026
• 26 yes, 0 no, 3 absentSenate vote to accept the other chamber's changes · Mar 5, 2026

Hearings and debates

• Feb 12, 2026 Senate Education Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (21 turns)

  1. Committee chair45:17

     SB 2 44, cardiac Emergency Response Plan in schools. Senator Stevenson, Thank, go ahead. Very, thank

  2. Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson45:33

     you very much, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the opportunity to be before the committee this morning. Uh, this bill is rather unique in, in a lot of ways, but each year, more than 23,000 youth experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. And if no intervention is used, that person, actually the chances of survival drops about 10% per minute with, or, uh, drops 10% with each passing minute. Uh, our schools are really the nucleus of our communities if we look at them. We have a lot of parents there at times. Uh, community members are at schools for plays, concerts, and all kinds of activities. And that's why it's important for Utah schools to establish a cardiac emergency response plan. Um, so they have something they can use. I know that this is something that we're adding on, and it's not a, I don't think it's, uh, we don't use it won't use it very often, but there will be some training that would have to take place. Uh, we are here in the Senate, or in the Senate a few years ago, we had a situation where it was very important that we had cardiac, uh, people understood cardiac arrest and what to do. And we actually saved a life and added, uh, several years to the life of a senator because of the way the, this incident came down and we had the right equipment and the right people at the time. Uh, what this does is it just puts together a plan for each school, and they have the, and, and that plan is put together by the school because we recognize that all schools are different as they're put together or as the, they go through this process. Um, I have, well, excuse me, I have with me, uh, Hannah, Hannah Randall. She is with the Emery, uh, the Heart Association. And, uh, she will help with questions if any of you have them. But this is really quite important to go into this. And again, this is each individual school establish this plan so that it works for their school. Thank you.

  3. Committee chair47:37

     Thank you very much. Uh, does that conclude your presentation? That

  4. Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson47:42

     Concludes my presentation. Okay.

  5. Committee chair47:43

     We're gonna come back to the committee for clarifying questions. Seeing none, uh, we'll go to members of the audience. Anyone here will like to comment on this bill? Okay. Come up. I think we have a few students here that would like to, uh, like to speak. Uh, okay. The only is we would, I know that this committee has a, a long, long list of, of, uh, bills this morning, and so I'm going to ask him to be very brief if we could. Yeah. Thank You. Very good. Thank you. Come up, state your name for the record, and then go ahead, tell us who you represent as well. Thank you.

  6. Kim Lowe, School Nurse Supervisor, Alpine School District48:21

     You bet. Good morning. My name is Kim Low. I'm the school nurse supervisor for Alpine School District, and I also represent the Utah School Nurses Association as the chair of their advocacy committee. On October 23rd, 2025, Alpine School District Nurse Jill Anderson had just helped a student into the office who had been injured and was notified that the crossing guard had collapsed in a cardiac arrest out in front of the school. Without hesitation, nurse Jill ran and grabbed the a ED and ran outside to the crosswalk. As she approached, she noticed that a bystander had started cardiac compressions. Jill immediately activated the a ED, placed the a ED pads on the crossing guard's chest and allowed the device to assess the heart rhythm. The a ED advised a shock which Jill delivered before she took over chest compressions. When the paramedics arrived, they connected their advanced equipment directly to the school's, a ED pads preserving valuable time during the resuscitation availability of the a ED in her school. And her training allowed her to act quickly and with confidence. Jill recognized the importance of all the team members that day, the paramedics, the police officer, uh, the person, the bystander who had started CPR compressions. But she also stated, getting that a ED on his chest as fast as possible is what saved his life. Every second mattered. The attending cardiologist at the hospital praised Jill for her quick action and knowledge. The cardiologist also stated that this gentleman would not be alive if the a ED had not been placed so quickly because of Jill's decisive action. And because there is an a ED available in her school, this crossing guard has made a full recovery, is home from the hospital, and he is so grateful that nurse Jill was at this school on this day to save his life. The purpose of Senate Bill 2 44 is to save lives, and it will save lives if implemented. I respectfully ask you all to vote in favor of Senate Bill 2 44. Thank you so much for your time.

  7. Committee chair50:40

     Thank you very much. Come forward, state your name for the record and who you represent. And go ahead.

  8. Shaye Johnson, Miss Rocky Mountain, American Heart Association50:59

     Hello, my name is Shea Johnson. I currently serve as Miss Rocky Mountain under the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization. I'm an intensive care unit registered nurse and longtime volunteer for the American Heart Association and certified CPR instructor. I am here today as a Washington County constituent to urge you to vote yes on Senate Bill 2 44 Cardiac emergency response plans in schools. This bill will save lives and is deeply personal to me. As an 11-year-old girl, I watched my dad save my cousin's life. This experience showed me the importance of being prepared. This is a necessity and not an option for our schools. Our Utah children and communities deserve to be protected. And I know that Senate Bill 2 44 will do just that. The knowledge of CPR and other lifesaving skills are invaluable, and everyone deserves to know how to save a life. Thank you.

  9. Committee chair51:57

     Thank you very much. Any other comments? Seeing none. Do we have any online? Ashley Mitchell. Ashley Mitchell, go ahead. Say the name right. Amy Mitchell. Oh, Amy Mitchell. Sorry, Amy, go ahead. State your name for the record and who you represent there. Amy, you, uh, need to turn your camera on and Apologies. Okay. You got me? Yes, Go ahead. Okay,

  10. Amy Mitchell52:50

      perfect. Okay. November 29th. Here's, this is my experience. I'm from Washington County. Not sure

  11. Committee chair52:55

      How. Please state your name for the record and who you represent. Then you go ahead.

  12. Amy Mitchell, retired Washington County School administrator53:00

      Okay. Amy Mitchell. I am a retired Washington County School administrator, sharing a brief experience here with you today. Um, November 29th, 2017. My workday as an elementary school principal began by leaving a before school faculty meeting at Red Mountain Elementary in Washington County. While conducting this meeting, I had no idea that just a few hours later, I would be fighting for my life. After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, that day happened to be especially full with additional back-to-back meetings scheduled for all elementary principals at the school district offices located in downtown St. George. During the final meeting, I collapsed my husband, also a principal. And knowing about my genetic heart condition immediately began CPR Our, um, my supervisor called 9 1 1. Our superintendent ran outside to direct first responders, and in a nearby room, my fellow principals and dear friends gathered together in prayer. I don't remember any of these events. Only waking up in the hospital two days later with my cardiologist telling me plainly that had my cardiac arrest occurred at my school. He was 100% certain I would not have survived. At the time, my school did not have an a ED, and very few staff members were trained in CPR. And during my recovery, I received hundreds of notes from my elementary students, heartfelt messages filled with concern for their principal. When I returned to work, I was greeted by sidewalks covered in chalk drawn hearts in my office, plastered with paper hearts along with hundreds of hugs, reminding me just how fortunate I was. Now, in the six months prior to my sudden cardiac arrest, I had seen three different cardiologists. One in St. George Salt Lake, and in Denver. No one had emphasized the importance of access to an a ED at the time. And it wasn't known that this was associated with my condition. I only survived because I was in the right place at the right time. Started by people who knew CPR and had remote had immediate access to an a ED. And my point in being here today is just to say that every school deserves these same lifesaving tools and trained individuals because sudden cardiac arrest doesn't come with a warning, and it does not discriminate by age, role, or location. Thank you.

  13. Committee chair55:20

      Thank you very much. There any, okay. Seeing no other, uh, people that want to comment, I'm gonna come back to the Committee for action. Uh, Senator Riebe, do you have

  14. Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe55:34

      Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think this is a fantastic bill. I noticed that it doesn't have a fiscal note. Um, adss are very expensive. I like that there's an ability to have an in-kind donation and also, um, a new path for people to receive donations. But I'm a little concerned that it doesn't have a fiscal note. Um, I also hope that our trainings are not too cumbersome, because when you open one of those things, it pretty much gives you those instructions pretty quickly. So, you know, having excessive training or making that CERP plan a little too robust would not benefit anybody. Just getting these devices into every school is the most important thing. So, um, with that, I would recommend that, um, SB 2 44, cardiac emergency response plans in schools be sent with a favorable recommendation.

  15. Committee chair56:24

      So, the motion on the table, uh, which is appropriate to send out SB 2 44 with a favorable recommendation discussion to that motion. Seeing none, let's come back to you to some.

  16. Unknown speaker56:40speaker not certain

      Thank you. Just, uh, one quick comment. The, you know, these presenters have, um, most of them said that this is very personal for them. I've ran a few bills for the American Heart Association, and it's very personal for me also. And, uh, I would appreciate your vote as we go through this. Thank you.

  17. Committee chair56:59

      Thank you very much. Back to you, Senator Riebe.

  18. Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe57:02

      Thank you. Uh, thank you, Amy, for sharing your story. Uh, it's an incredible story, and I, I believe that our schools are our centers of our community. So this is paramount that we have these in every school. So, I, uh, that's my sum.

  19. Committee chair57:15

      Okay, so the, uh, motion to send out SB 2 44 cardiac emergency response plans in schools with favorable recommendation. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Chair row Set? No.

  20. Committee chair57:30

      Uh, no. Who, who was that? Senator Fillmore. Who was Senator Fillmore. Okay. So, uh, three to one with Senator Fillmore in opposition.

  21. Committee chair57:44

      Thank you very much. Thank You. Okay. Now we've got Representative Peterson,

• Feb 26, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
  Transcript (7 turns)

  1. Senate President (presiding)52:11

     Senator Stevenson.

  2. Sen. Jerry W Stevenson52:12

     Thank you very much. Uh, each year more than 23,000 youth across our country experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. If there, if there's no intervention, then that person's chances of, of survival drop by approximately 10% with each minute, within each minute. Uh, schools are the nucleus of our community. These events take place there. Often, uh, parents and community members are often at schools for plays, concerts, athletic events, and certainly to go to school. That's why it's important that for schools in Utah to establish a cardiac, uh, emergency response plan. By implementing, uh, Senate bill, uh, 2 44, which would require schools to develop these lifesaving plans, schools will be prepared to make, uh, those precious minutes count. Uh, what this, this really codifies is that the public charter schools create a plan, A-C-E-R-P or cardiac emergency response plan, uh, for what to do in the event that they have a, a cardiac arrest on school grounds. Uh, these are highly customized plans, therefore, each school should develop its own plan. This is not a one fits all. Uh, those plans should be, um, they, they should ensure, uh, each one should have an automatic automated externally defibrillator, and they should be placed in an easily accessible place. This bill specifies that the schools which create their individualized plan following, uh, the guidelines established by the American Heart Association and all, and also similar nationally recognized medical associations, most schools in Utah already have a, uh, uh, a, uh, defibrillator with only about three and a half percent, not in possession of one. Uh, anyway, as a result, we should push this forward. You know, I was thinking this may not have to be bought with education dollars. If this is reviewed by parents, this could be used with trust lands money, or we could use trust lands money for these type of purchases and certainly would save lives with them across. It would certainly be a great insurance policy for our schools. And with that, Mr. President, I would be open for questions. Thank You for the presentation.

  3. Senate President (presiding)54:39

     Senator Stevenson, see no questions. I'm gonna go to you for a motion.

  4. Sen. Jerry W Stevenson54:47

     Thank you. I would move that SB 2 44, uh, pass. Or excuse me, be read for a third time. Thank

  5. Senate President (presiding)54:54

     You. And the question is, shall Senate bill 2 44 be read A third time roll call vote.

  6. Unknown speaker54:58

     Senator Vickers Baldy. A Lewin aye. Bramer bus Colmore Escamilla Fillmore Groper. Yes. Harper Aye. Kins Aye. Ipson Aye. Johnson Juab McKay Mikel Milner Musselman Owens Pitcher Plum Rebe Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Weiler Wilson Winterton Mikel Johnson, president Adams Aye. Senate

  7. Senate President (presiding)55:59

     Bill 2 44, having received 24 yay votes, one nay vote, four being absent shall be read A third time

• Feb 27, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson1:21:04

     Thank you very much. This, we talked about this bill last night. Uh, and what it does, it, we have a lot of heart attacks that take place in our, uh, schools, uh, across the country. There are over 20,000 or 23,000 per year, um, that happen outside the hospital. And every minute that you can help someone that has had a heart attack, you read you, uh, or every minute they're, they're, uh, are down with a heart attack, about 10% of, uh, the, their possibility of surviving diminishes. Uh, what this means is our schools are kind of a nucleus of our communities. Uh, parents, community members are, we have a lot of traffic through them. And so this is a really good place to have a, something that would help with, uh, cardiac problems. Uh, this codifies the requirement that all public and charter schools create a plan or A-C-E-R-P, an emergency plan for what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest that happens on the school grounds. These are, uh, highly customized plans. Each school will choose its own plan or how it wants to react. I've talked with several school, not nurses as we've, uh, as I've been putting this bill together. Um, these, uh, defibrillators as we know them by, uh, need to be in an easy, accessible place. The bill specifies that schools will create an individualized plan. Uh, most schools in Utah, we only have about three and a 3.7% of our schools that do not have a defibrillator. This just emphasizes the, the, uh, the need that we have for a plan if someone does have a heart, uh, issue. Um, anyway, the, the bill allows for the Utah School Board to administer the grant necessary for the schools to purchase a DA AEDs, those that do not have them. And also provide school board to prioritize funding high risk schools, uh, that may need them. And, uh, and the schools that where more than 50% of the student body qualify, uh, for reduced price lunches. So that it's just a pattern. And to get these into schools where they could be used. That would conclude my presentation.

  2. Senate President (presiding)1:23:27

     Thank you. Senator Stevenson. Looking for a discussion to the bill. Senator seat? No discussion. Senator. Going to you for a motion. Thank

  3. Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson1:23:40

     You. I would, uh, I would move that, uh, that, uh, Senate Bill 2 44 Cardiac emergency response pass.

  4. Senate President (presiding)1:23:50

     Thank you. The question is, shall Senate bill two forty four pass. Roll call vote.

  5. Unknown speaker1:23:53speaker not certain

     Senator Vickers Baldy Lewin Brammer Bus Cullimore Escamilla Fillmore Grover Harper Hankins Ipson Johnson. Juab McKay. Macl, I guess Milner. S Usman Owens pitcher. Plum Rebe. Sandal Stevenson Stratton Aye. Vickers. Weiler Aye. Wilson Winterton.

  6. Sen. J. Stuart Adams (presiding)1:24:41

     President Adams Aye. Senate Bill 2 44. Having received 26 a votes, zero nay votes. Three being absent passes. This body will be sent to the house for their consideration.

• Mar 3, 2026 House Health and Human Services Committee▶ Watch
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  1. Committee chair (presiding)1:31:13

     Um, Senator Stevenson, senate Bill 2 44. Go ahead. Thanks for coming.

  2. Sen. Jerry W Stevenson1:31:32

     Thank you very much, uh, appreciate the committee's time. This, this afternoon I have with me, uh, Hannah Randall. H Hannah is with the American Heart Association, uh, Senate Bill 2 44, A cardiac emergency response plan in our schools. Uh, each year about 23,000 youth experience cardiac arrest across the country and they're outside the hospital. And if there, if there is no intervention, uh, that their, uh, their livability literally drops or survivability drops by about 10% with each passing minute. Uh, schools are the center of our communities and parents and community. Community members are often at schools for plays, concerts, and athletic events. That is why it's important for schools in Utah to establish cardiac emergency response plans so that they can be ready to act in case there's a cardiac event. Uh, by implementing 2 44, which would require schools to develop these lifesaving plans, schools would be prepared to make precious minutes count. Uh, 2 44 codifies the requirement that all publics can charter schools create a plan for CERP and for what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. Uh, there are highly, um, there, these are highly customized plans. In other words, each, they're, that's not standard across the state. They're customized for each school. I had a, I've had opportunity to discuss with several school nurses while we, this is, uh, this bill has worked its way through this system. And, uh, I think we're well prepared to make sure that we can teach what, what needs to be taught. And that is how to use the AEDs. Uh, most schools in Utah already have an a ED. In fact, over 95% have an a ED on in their possession and some knowledge of how to make it work. Uh, the knowledge, uh, to address a small, this small backlog, this bill allows Utah schools and the school board to administer grants, uh, money to, to schools to purchase the AEDs and to help aid in the training. Uh, this builds also, uh, is, excuse me, this school also specifies that the Utah, that the school board prioritize funding in high risk schools like Title one schools and that these schools are, and what classifies them as more than 50% of student body as qualified for reduced price lunch. That is my presentation. It's, this isn't a, it, it's not a big demand on budget. It's, uh, I think we can make, I, I do believe we can get it funded. And, uh, I think that pre concludes my presentation. If you have any questions, I'm gonna have you ask them of Hannah.

  3. Committee chair (presiding)1:34:28

     Awesome. Thank you Senator. We'll, um, turn to the committee for questions or discussions.

  4. Rep. Raymond P. Ward1:34:35

     Representative Ward. Thank you Mr. Vice Chair. Um, thank you Senator for the presentation. Could you just talk through, so the fiscal note on here is because of just making the plans or because of purchasing AEDs or what, what is the fiscal note cover?

  5. Committee chair (presiding)1:34:52

     Go ahead, Hannah. Great question.

  6. Hannah Randall, American Heart Association1:34:54

     So, um, the fiscal note encompasses several things like you mentioned, purchasing AEDs, if the school needs to do so, many schools already have an a ED, some may need to purchase additional. It also covers things like training for the identified cardiac emergency response team in CPR at the school. Um, and it also includes a maintenance plan for AEDs, if that's needed by the school as well. Making sure that, you know, the batteries are maintained and that the AEDs are ready for use at any time.

  7. Rep. Raymond P. Ward1:35:24

     And is the purchase of an a EDA formal requirement already, or in this bill that a school must have an a ED

  8. Hannah Randall, American Heart Association1:35:29

     Part of the cardiac emergency response plan is having an appropriate number of AEDs. If a school already has those, they certainly wouldn't need to purchase them again, but if they don't have the AEDs, they would need to purchase them. Yes.

  9. Rep. Raymond P. Ward1:35:42

     Okay. So this does, this does then require that every school have at least an a ED?

  10. Hannah Randall, American Heart Association1:35:47

      Exactly. Okay. All right.

  11. Committee chair (presiding)1:35:51

      Thanks Representative Ward. Um, any more discussion or questions?

  12. Rep. Hoang Nguyen1:35:59

      I, um, representative Nu Yep. Um, thank you. Just curious to know, do we also require LEAs, uh, to develop any other emergency response plans for, for respiratory emergencies, for diabetic emergencies, for, you know, traumatic falls or playground injuries?

  13. Committee chair (presiding)1:36:18

      Yeah, that's a great question. Go ahead.

  14. Hannah Randall, American Heart Association1:36:20

      Um, and I'm sure that, you know, the school school nurse liaisons could speak more to this, but there is a precedence for emergency response plans in schools for many kinds. I do know that I believe there are plans in place for asthma attacks, for example, among other plans for things like earthquakes or floods, things like that.

  15. Committee chair (presiding)1:36:43

      Alright. Um, not seeing any more questions or, um, comments from the committee will turn to the public. Is there anyone in in the room here that would like to speak to this bill? Looks like we have one, so if we can give, get a chair there at the anyone online and just let us know who you are, even though we know who you are and you know the drill.

  16. Michelle McOmber, Utah Medical Association1:37:13

      Thank you, Mr. Chair. Michelle McCall with the Utah Medical Association, and we do support this bill, um, in, in answer to the good representative's question, yes, they do have to do, uh, different plans. They aren't necessarily all emergency response plans, but to different, um, types of medications that are in school and what have you. They do have different plans yes, that are required. Um, but we think this is, is a good idea to make sure that these, um, AEDs are in the schools. Um, we know that most of the schools do have them, but it is a good idea to have them in all of the schools. And so we would urge you to support, I mean, this helps with anything that might happen on a cardiac basis, um, in a, in a pinch to begin with before, you know, emergency care or whoever could get there. So, thank you.

  17. Committee chair (presiding)1:38:00

      Thanks, Michelle. Could I,

  18. Unknown speaker1:38:01speaker not certain

      could I indulge the committee for just one second? You know, I was just sitting here looking at Michelle and, uh, 17 years ago I came in the legislature on an appointment my very first day of the legislature. I dunno you'd remember this, but you and I presented a bill together as the first bill I ever presented as a legislator. And I had the good fortune of having her kind of help me through that process.

  19. Michelle McOmber, Utah Medical Association1:38:24speaker not certain

      So thank you, Michelle. Thank You. Well, full circle moment here, huh? Thank you. Awesome. Thank you.

  20. Committee chair (presiding)1:38:31

      Um, not seeing anyone else from the public that would like to comment, so I'll close public comment and move to the committee, um, for further discussion or action on the bill.

  21. Unknown speaker1:38:45speaker not certain

      Um, while, while I'm waiting, while I, I have Representative Ward here, but I'm gonna go go first and just saying that I, I thank you for this bill. Senator, I, um, understand that the need that we have here, I I have a, a son that was born with a, a congenital heart effect. And so the kind of the concern ongoing is that there might be a need or there could be a situation where arises that an a ED is needed. Um, luckily everything is going well and he, he's growing and, and things have looked well with his procedure that he had. But I do think it, it does provide some peace of mind for, um, parents that are sending their kids to school or to athletic events or to anything at the schools that, that we're prepared and that we have plans and people in place to make sure that these kind of situations are handled appropriately. So, so thank you. And then I'll, I'll turn to, um,

  22. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:40

      Representative Ward.

  23. Rep. Raymond P. Ward1:39:43

      Uh, thank you. Uh, I'll make a motion that we pass Senate bill 2 44 out with a favorable recommendation.

  24. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:48

      If that motion is in order, would you like to speak to it?

  25. Rep. Raymond P. Ward1:39:50

      Uh, no thank you. Alright.

  26. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:52

      To the, to the bill sponsor. Senator, I, I would waive Okay. To the committee for, um, discussion, Representative Clancy.

  27. Rep. Clancy1:40:01

      Thanks, Mr. Chair. There was a, a great Utah who once said, when the time for action is here, the time for preparation is over. And so I think this bill, I'll be supporting this bill, uh, because it puts us in a position to succeed and make sure that we're ready for when the, the worst happens. So, great legislation.

  28. Committee chair (presiding)1:40:20

      Thank you. I'm not seeing any other lights from the committee. We'll place the motion wishes to favorably recommend Senate Bill 2 44. Um, all in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say no. That motion passes. Thanks Senator.

  29. Sen. Jerry W Stevenson1:40:38

      Thank you very much. Alright,

• Mar 4, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Speaker (presiding)1:48:32

     The House sponsors representative Corinne Peterson. Representative Peterson,

  2. Rep. Karen M. Peterson1:48:37

     Uh, thank you. I'd like to move first substitute in my name.

  3. Speaker (presiding)1:48:40

     That's in order. We'd like to speak to it. Yes.

  4. Rep. Karen M. Peterson1:48:42

     The first substitute just adds the appropriation to the bill. That's the only change.

  5. Speaker (presiding)1:48:46

     Thank you. The motion is to first substitute Senate Bill 2 44. Discussion to the motion. You see none. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed say no. Motion carries two to one Representative Peterson,

  6. Rep. Karen M. Peterson1:48:59

     go ahead. I'm Glad I could be the only Aye on that last motion. Um, alright, so this Bill, um, just sets up with our LEAs the opportunity, um, well the requirement for them to look at their, um, emergency response plans specifically around cardiac emergencies. Our schools are really, uh, the places of community gathering and they want, we want to make sure that they have, uh, emergency response plans if someone has an instance or heart attack, um, on one of our school, uh, in one of our school buildings. And also, um, provide some funding so people can, um, purchase, uh, the defibrillators for their schools. So that's what the bill does. I'm open to any questions.

  7. Speaker (presiding)1:49:35

     Thank you Representative Peterson. Discussion to the bill. See none represent Peterson. For summation, I'll waive summation is waived. Voting is open on first substitute Senate bill 2 44. Cardiac emergency response plans in schools, seeing all present, having voted voting be closed. First substitute Senate bill 2 44, having received 65 yay votes and one vote passes the house and be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration matter. Meeting clerk

• Mar 4, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Rep. Karen M. Peterson1:48:37

     Uh, thank you. I'd like to move first substitute in my name. That's in order. We'd like to speak to it. Yes. The first substitute just adds the appropriation to the bill. That's the only change.

  2. Speaker (presiding)1:48:46

     Thank you. The motion is to first substitute Senate Bill 2 44. Discussion to the motion. You see none. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed say no.

  3. Speaker (presiding)1:48:56

     Motion carries two to one Representative Peterson,

  4. Rep. Karen M. Peterson1:48:59

     go ahead. I'm Glad I could be the only Aye on that last motion. Um, alright, so this Bill, um, just sets up with our LEAs the opportunity, um, well the requirement for them to look at their, um, emergency response plans specifically around cardiac emergencies. Our schools are really, uh, the places of community gathering and they want, we want to make sure that they have, uh, emergency response plans if someone has an instance or heart attack, um, on one of our school, uh, in one of our school buildings. And also, um, provide some funding so people can, um, purchase, uh, the defibrillators for their schools. So that's what the bill does. I'm open to any questions.

  5. Speaker (presiding)1:49:35

     Thank you Representative Peterson. Discussion to the bill. See none represent Peterson. For summation, I'll waive summation is waived. Voting is open on first substitute Senate bill 2 44. Cardiac emergency response plans in schools, seeing all present, having voted voting be closed. First substitute Senate bill 2 44, having received 65 yay votes and one vote passes the house and be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration matter.

  6. Unknown speaker1:52:29speaker not certain

     Meeting clerk

• Mar 5, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. President Adams (presiding)28:56

     Stevenson.

  2. Sen. Jerry W Stevenson28:58

     We, we ended up negotiating down the, this had a, I think a $600,000, uh, price tag on it. Moved it down to about $200,000 just because, uh, most of the schools already have the, the defi defibrillators and, uh, did not need all that. So I would move for concurrence.

  3. President Adams (presiding)29:19

     Thank you. Uh, we have a motion to concur. All in favor say aye. A. Any opposed Roll. The motion passes. First substitute Senate bill 2 44 has been read three times. The question is, shall it pass? Roll call vote.

  4. President Adams (presiding)29:33

     Senator Vickers Baldy blew in Brammer bus Colmore Escamia Fillmore Grover Harper Kins Ipson Johnson. Kwan McKay Mikel Milner Musman Owens Pitcher Plum Ye Sandal Stevenson Stratton Pickers Weiler Wilson Aye. Winterton Lewin. President Adams Aye.

  5. President Adams (presiding)30:21

     First substitute Senate Bill 2 44, having received 26 a votes, zero na votes three being absent, passes his body and will be returned to the house for the signature of the speaker.