Legislators / Nicholeen P. Peck
Nicholeen P. Peck
Republican · House District 28
npeck@le.utah.gov
2026 General Session.
What they've said
454 remarksH.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Opposes the motion, saying certain lines could cause financial confusion for her county and asking for a no vote for now.
▶ Watch at 14:28Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Um, I rise opposition because there is some lines in this lines 2 66 and 2 68 that are going to create some financial confusion for my kitty, for my county, for Tula County. And so, um, I'm not sure maybe if it's ready yet, uh, even though I voted for this, this before, it seems to be that there's some confusion within the county about whether this will actually be beneficial to them. And so I'm hoping that we can maybe go with a no vote now and wait until later. Thank you
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks whether the sponsor will yield to a series of questions.
▶ Watch at 15:07Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Will this sponsor yield to a series of questions? Rep Sam Dunnigan, will you yield to a series of questions?
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks about a change in the notice requirements for annexing unincorporated islands, including the public hearing and posted notice, and which version of the bill the sponsor is comparing.
▶ Watch at 15:15Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Speaker. I'm looking at lines 2 28 from the original bill and it looks like, um, when we're talking about unincorporated islands being auto automatically annexed that before they were going to be able to have a public hearing and at least 14 days before the day of the hearing, uh, there would've been notice about that. And also posting notice in a place reasonably likely to give notice of a public hearing so people would actually be able to know what's going on and the fact that they're being annexed. But now it looks like they're just getting a written mail notice, um, letting them know that they are being annexed. And so I'm wondering if …
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says residents would only receive a notice of annexation and asks whether they can do anything to stop it.
▶ Watch at 16:12Read what they said
Okay, thank you. So right now people are just gonna get a notice saying they're being incorporated into a new city and there's nothing they can do about it. No, that's Not how it works. Thank you
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks whether residents can act before a set date to stop an island from being annexed.
▶ Watch at 16:36Read what they said
So is there anything they can do to stop this? The people themselves rather than just the unincorporated area posting something before May 7th that they don't want to be incorporated?
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks for clarification that after receiving mailed notice, residents can go to their leaders to say they do not want to be annexed.
▶ Watch at 17:15Read what they said
Okay. Thank you Mr. Speaker. One more question. So just for clarification in here it, it said that the unincorporated area needed to let them know before May of 2027. Um, so you're saying after someone gets a mailed in notice, letting them know that they're going to be annexed, they can then go to their leaders and let them know that they do not want to be annexed. And that would stop that at that point
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks to confirm that islands can be opted out after mailed notice is given.
▶ Watch at 18:04Read what they said
They can opt them out after the mailed notice has been given. Is that correct?
H.B. 457 County Governance Modifications · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says many constituents will not look at the map and believes they should be able to opt out after receiving mailed notice.
▶ Watch at 18:17Read what they said
I, I can appreciate that. I think most of our, um, constituents won't be following legislation closely enough to go nowhere to look at this map. So I think it's very important that they have the ability to opt out after receiving the mailed notice. Thank you.
S.B. 305 Hospital Quality Incentive Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says she has a question about the bill's finances and asks to yield to the sponsor.
▶ Watch at 1:08:30Read what they said
Thank you Mr. Uh, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem. So just a question about the finances on this. Um, we'll, the sponsor yield Oh, thank you.
S.B. 305 Hospital Quality Incentive Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks what the 'match' in the bill's financing means and says she needs an explanation to feel comfortable with it.
▶ Watch at 1:08:42Read what they said
Sponsor yields. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem. So there's quite a bit of money that's moving around because of this bill, and, and we said it's not costing the state anything, but then there was mention of a match, and I suppose I'm not understanding that. And so for me to feel good about this, I kind of need to know what you mean by match. Could you please explain that?
S.B. 305 Hospital Quality Incentive Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks whether the bill's federal matching funds mean only part of the spending is being shown.
▶ Watch at 1:10:38Read what they said
Yeah, it is. I with the sponsor yield to a couple more questions. Yes. Will the sponsor yield a series of questions? Yes. Sponsor yields. Okay. Thank you. So are you saying that in one area of our budget we are paying money, and then in this bill we're talking about federal money that's matching what we're paying somewhere else, so we're just only seeing half of the equation? Is that what you're saying?
S.B. 305 Hospital Quality Incentive Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks what the money must be used for in rural hospitals.
▶ Watch at 1:11:26Read what they said
Okay. Thank you. And then what exactly is this money going to be used for in the rural hospitals? Do they have specific things that they have to use this money for, or is it just kinda whatever they want?
S.B. 176 Landscaping Procurement Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks whether anything currently prevents agencies from buying electric equipment when their existing equipment wears out.
▶ Watch at 1:38:36Read what they said
Thank you. Um, is there anything right now that prevents them from buying electrical? Maybe weed eaters and mowers and stuff, if they wanted to, when their ones run out?
S.B. 176 Landscaping Procurement Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Asks again whether agencies could already buy this equipment if they wanted to.
▶ Watch at 1:39:07Read what they said
Okay. Yes. So are you saying that they already could buy those if they wanted to, then?
S.B. 176 Landscaping Procurement Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says she likes electric trimmers and blowers but sees no need for the bill if agencies can already buy them, and opposes it.
▶ Watch at 1:39:14Read what they said
I actually love electrical weed eaters and leaf blowers and stuff like that, but if they can already do it, I don't know if I see a need, I'm probably opposed.
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How they voted
Their full voting record, attendance, and party-line score are still being compiled from the official roll calls. Each bill page shows their vote on that bill.
Bills they sponsored
- H.B. 95 Public Employee Gender-specific Language Requirements · Did not pass
- H.B. 127 Female Genital Mutilation Education Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 149 Sexual Material Modifications · Did not pass
- H.B. 188 Juvenile Justice Amendments · Governor Signed
- H.B. 193 Transgender Medical Procedures Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 197 School Materials Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 232 Medicaid Abortion Payment Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 233 Education Definition Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 257 Opiate Information Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 258 Insurance Coverage Amendments · Governor Signed
- H.B. 315 Human Development Instruction · Did not pass
- H.B. 411 Human Trafficking Hotline Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 464 Parent Taught Driver Education Amendments · Did not pass
- H.J.R. 12 Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units · House/ to Lieutenant Governor
About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Tooele
- Profession
- School teacher Business Owner Public Speaker Author/Writer Nonprofit Executive Mother/Grandmother Therapeutic Foster Care Parent Columnist, Podcaster, YouTuber
- Affiliations
- 2009 BBC Television parenting expert, 2024 BYUtv parenting expert, World Congress of Families partner, Dental Assistant, Bank Teller, 2021-2022 Who's Who In America (Marquis), 2022 Woman of the Year (Top 100), 2022 Global Parenting Expert (Top 100), 2023 Aristotle Public Speaking Award (Top 100), 2015 Young Mother of the Year Utah Nominee (American Mothers),Empowered Families Coalition, Protect Child Health Coalition, Utah Home-Education Organizations for Parental Empowerment Coalition, Title IX Coalition.
- Education
- Snow College, George Wythe University
- Honors and awards
- None listed in their official profile.
Committees
- Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Education Committee
- House Public Utilities and Energy Committee
- Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee
Official biography
Representative Nicholeen Peck began her legislative service on January 1, 2025. She represents House District 28, which covers Tooele and parts of Stansbury Park, Mills Junction, and Lake Point Junction.<br><br> Nicholeen Peck has dedicated much of her life to education, family advocacy, and public service. Nicholeen was raised by a school teacher and a mother who taught her how to love learning, make something out of nothing, serve others, and work hard. She pursued her education at Snow College and George Wythe University. She taught school for 23 years and has become a well-known speaker at education conferences, focusing on mentoring families in relationships, behavior, and adult skill development through Teaching Self-Government. Nicholeen is also internationally recognized for her work defending faith, family, and sovereignty, particularly as President of the Worldwide Organization for Women. She has advocated for Utah values at the Utah State Capitol, fought to protect Utah's children, and served as a global advocate for families.<br><br> Nicholeen and her husband, Spencer, have lived in Tooele for 27 years and have raised four children. They now have three in-law children and four grandchildren. They have also fostered many children over the years, whom they will always love. Nicholeen is passionate about gardening, sewing, fitness, and spending time with her family. She enjoys reading, studying, camping, and genealogy, and loves meeting new people. With her diverse professional and personal experiences, Nicholeen's mission is to continue serving her community, advocating for children and families, and living out her values with her loved ones.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.