Federalism Commission

1. Commission Business

· Call to Order

· Approval of the minutes of the September 17, 2026, meeting

2. General Federalism Issues and Reports

The commission will hear from our federal delegation, the Governor’s Office, and the Attorney General’s Office on efforts to assert state jurisdiction authority and issues that the Federalism Commission might want to consider.

3. Wildland Urban Interface Planning

Overview of the Wildland Urban Interface Planning.

· Brianne Emery, Acting Director, Forestry, Fire, and State Lands

· Commission Discussion

4. H.B. 546 Implementation

The commission will hear discussion on the implementation of HB 546, Public Lands Duty of Care Amendments.

· Dillon Hoyt, Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office

· Commission Discussion

5. Law Enforcement Jurisdictional Issues

Discussing law enforcement issues, including the 287G rule, immigration enforcement, and what other states are doing to push back and assert state rights.

· Eleanor Menlove, Director of Policy, American Civil Liberties Union

· Sen. Karen Kwan

· Commissioner Kael Weston

· Sheriff Mike Smith

· Commission Discussion

6. Federal Funds Risk Analysis

Presenting on federal funds risk analysis and contingency planning.

· Nate Osborne, Legislative Fiscal Analyst

· Noah Hansen, Legislative Fiscal Analyst

· Utah State University

· Commission Discussion

7. Other Items/Adjourn