| Members Present: Sen. Ronald M. Winterton, Chair Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist, Chair Sen. Jen Plumb Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Paul A. Cutler Rep. James A. Dunnigan Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Colin W. Jack Rep. Carol S. Moss Rep. Mark A. Strong | Rep. R. Neil Walter Members Absent: Sen. Michael K. McKell Sen. Ann Millner Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson Staff Present: Sivan Nizan, Policy Analyst Anikka Hoidal, Associate General Counsel Tracey Fredman, Administrative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1.Committee Business |
| Chair Winterton called the meeting to order at 1:42 p.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Moss moved to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2023, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. P. Cutler Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. C. Jack Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. M. Strong Rep. R. Walter |
| 2.Homeless Services |
| 2a - Presentation, Office of Homeless Services |
| 2b - Shelter Presentation 2 Aug 7 2023 |
| Wayne Niederhauser, State Homeless Coordinator, and Jill Hill, Salt Lake County Office of Homelessness and Criminal Justice Reform, updated committee members on homelessness in Utah and services provided by the state government, county governments, and non-profit organizations. |
| Shawn McMillen, Executive Director, and Mary "T" Calhoon, Director of Development, First Step House, provided an overview of the First Step House in Salt Lake County. |
| Shawn Guzman, Government Affairs Director, City of St. George, and Carol Hollowell, Executive Director, Switchpoint Community Resource Center, discussed homelessness and homeless services in St. George, Utah. |
| 3.Report: Statewide Economic Development Strategy Report |
| 3a - Statewide Economic Development Strategy, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity |
| 3b - Economic Vision 2030, Unified Economic Commission |
| 3c - Statewide Economic Development Strategy, 2023, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity |
| Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, discussed the Statewide Economic Development Strategy Report, which highlights the programs, strategies, and impacts of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. |
| 4.Draft Legislation: State Rehabilitation Council |
| 4a - 2024 General Session Draft Legislation, "State Rehabilitation Advisory Council Amendments" |
| Anikka Hoidal, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2024 General Session draft legislation, "State Rehabilitation Advisory Council Amendments," which would extend the sunset date for the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council by 10 years. |
| MOTION:Rep. Briscoe moved to recommend as a committee bill 2024 General Session draft legislation, "State Rehabilitation Advisory Council Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. P. Cutler Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Jack Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Rep. M. Strong Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. R. Walter |
| 5.Draft Legislation: Women in the Economy Subcommittee |
| 5a - 2024 General Session Draft Legislation, "Women in the Economy Subcommittee Amendments" v3 |
| Anikka Hoidal, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, reviewed provisions of 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Women in the Economy Subcommittee Amendments," which would extend the sunset date for the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council by five years. |
| MOTION:Rep. Briscoe moved to recommend as a committee bill 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Women in the Economy Subcommittee Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. P. Cutler Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Jack Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Rep. M. Strong Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. R. Walter |
| 6.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Jack moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. P. Cutler Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Jack Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Rep. M. Strong Sen. R. Winterton | Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. R. Walter |
| Chair Winterton adjourned the meeting at 3:44 p.m. |