| Members Present: Sen. Ronald M. Winterton, Chair Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist, Chair Sen. Ann Millner Sen. Jen Plumb Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Paul A. Cutler Rep. Ariel Defay Rep. Sahara Hayes Rep. Colin W. Jack Rep. Carol S. Moss Rep. Jefferson Moss | Rep. Mark A. Strong Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher Rep. R. Neil Walter Members Absent: Sen. Michael K. McKell Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson Rep. James A. Dunnigan Staff Present: Sivan Nizan, Policy Analyst RuthAnne Oakey-Frost, Associate General Counsel Samantha Merrell, 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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| Chair Winterton called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Rep. Strong moved to approve the minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. P. Cutler Rep. A. Defay Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. R. Walter Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. J. Dunnigan Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Jack Sen. M. McKell Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Sen. J. Stevenson |
| 2.Economic Development |
| 2a. Economic Opportunity in Utah, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute |
| Phil Dean, Chief Economist, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, presented on Utah's economic landscape and outlook, including speaking on housing, workforce, and mental health as three areas for the state to focus on. |
| Phil Dean responded to questions from the committee. |
| 2b. Economic Development, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity |
| Ryan Starks, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation on state economic development initiatives mean to support the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Business Resource Centers, Utah Innovation Center, Utah Innovation Fund, Utah Small Business Development Centers. |
| Ryan Starks responded to questions from the committee. |
| 3.Sunset Review: Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program |
| Kori Ann Edwards, Managing Director, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provided an overview of the Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program, which is set to sunset July 1, 2025. |
| Kori Ann Edwards and Ryan Starks responded to questions from the committee. |
| 4.Technology: Utah Broadband Center |
| 4. Utah Broadband Center |
| Rebecca Dilg, Director, Utah Broadband Center, presented on the Utah Broadband Center and its attempts to expand broadband infrastructure in the state and answered clarifying questions throughout. |
| Rebecca Dilg answered questions from the committee. |
| 5.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Jack moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. P. Cutler Rep. S. Hayes Rep. C. Jack Rep. C. Moss Sen. J. Plumb Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Rep. J. Teuscher Rep. R. Walter Sen. R. Winterton | Rep. A. Defay Rep. J. Dunnigan Sen. M. McKell Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Sen. J. Stevenson |
| Chair Winterton adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m. |