1.    Committee Business 1:15 PM

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the minutes of the September 16, 2026, committee meeting

 

2.    Draft Legislation: Portable Solar Device Amendments 1:20 – 1:35PM

The committee will consider 2027 General Session draft legislation, “Portable Solar Device Amendments.”

·         Rep. Jack

·         Committee discussion

·         Public comment

 

3.    A Performance Audit of Electricity and Natural Gas Cybersecurity 1:35 – 1:55PM

The committee will conduct a review of A Performance Audit of Electricity and Natural Gas Cybersecurity, including reviewing legislative recommendations for action.

·         Office of the Legislative Auditor General

 

4.    Water System Security Annual Report 1:55 – 2:15PM

The committee will hear a report on security systems at community water systems, including information regarding security incidents, emergency response plans, and any recommendations to improve security at community water systems, per H.B. 19, Drinking Water Utilities Amendments, 2026 General Session.

·         Division of Drinking Water

 

5.    Statewide Digital Connectivity Plan Report 2:15 – 2:35PM

The committee will hear a report from the Utah Broadband Center on the statewide digital connectivity plan per Utah Code Section 72-19-203.

·         Utah Broadband Center

 

6.    Utah Energy Research Board Report 2:35 – 2:55PM

The committee will hear a report from the Utah Energy Research Board, which oversees and supervises the management of the San Rafael State Energy Lab and the Utah Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute per Utah Code Section 79-6-1003.

·         Utah Energy Research Board

 

7.    Utah Energy Council Report 2:55 – 3:45PM

The committee will hear a report from the Utah Energy Council on the council’s activities per Utah Code Section 79-6-1103, including an update on designated electrical energy development zones and an update on the Intermountain Power Agency’s Request for Proposals (RFP) process regarding the potential sale, transfer, or other disposition of the Intermountain Power Plant coal units.

·         Utah Energy Council

 

8.    Other Items/Adjourn 3:45PM