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MINUTES OF THE
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Thursday,
January 29, 2026
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8:00 a.m.
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210 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Don L. Ipson, Senate Chair
Rep. Doug Welton, House Chair
Rep. Doug Owens, Vice Chair
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Sen. Karen Kwan
Sen. Daniel McCay
Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe
Sen. Keven J. Stratton
Sen. Ronald M. Winterton
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson
Rep. Joseph Elison
Rep. Ken Ivory
| Rep. Calvin Roberts
Rep. Jake Sawyer
Members Absent:
Sen. Chris H. Wilson
Rep. Bridger Bolinder
Rep. Ashlee Matthews
Rep. David Shallenberger
Staff Present:
Sean C. Faherty, Finance Manager
Noah Matthew Hansen, Staff Economist
Rachel Boe, Senior Financial Analyst
Calvin Cruz, Committee Secretary
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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 Welton called the meeting to order. |
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| 2.Utah System of Higher Education Agency Presentation |
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| 3a. USHE 2026 GS TIAS Higher Ed Capital Projects Requests |
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| 3b. Higher Education Capital Budget Base Budget Presentation |
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| Sean Faherty introduced Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner, USHE, and Nate Talley, Deputy Commissioner/CFO, USHE, who presented. |
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| Sen. Kwan asked a clarifying question on USHE Proposal Reduction compared to the LFA Proposal. Geoffrey Landward and Sean Faherty responded. |
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| Sen. Riebe asked a clarifying question on EAC 5% Target Reductions. Sean Faherty responded. |
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| Sen. Kwan discussed the importance of EAC funds reallocation. |
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| 3.Salt Lake Community College: Aviation Maintenance Relocation |
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| 4a. SLCC Aviation Dedicated Project Request Jan 2026 |
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| Chris Martin, Vice President for Finance and Administration, SLCC, presented. |
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| Rep. Welton asked a clarifying question on previous year funding. Sean Faherty responded. |
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| Sen. Harper asked a clarifying question on facility access to runways and testing procedures. Chris Martin responded. |
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| 4.Southwest Technical College: Diesel Technology Building |
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| 5a. SWTech TIAS Presentation - Diesel Technology Program Bldg |
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| Scott Leavitt, Vice President of Academics, Southwest Tech and Clarissa Crosby, Vice President of Finance, Southwest Tech, presented. |
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| Rep. Elison asked a clarifying question on similar construction projects. Scott Leavitt responded. |
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| Chair Welton asked a clarifying question on if the construction project can adapt to electric conversion. Scott Leavitt responded. |
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| 5.Weber State University: Student Services Building Remodel |
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| 6a.WSU TIAS Presentation Dedicated Project Student Services - North Renovation (Phase 2) |
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| Mark Halverson, Vice President of Administrative Services, Weber State, and Jacob Cain, Associate Vice President for Facilities, Weber State, presented. |
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| 6.Utah State University: MAIDAC (Historic Animal Sciences Building) |
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| 7a.USU TIAS Presentation Non-Dedicated Project & Non-State Funded Project (FY27) - 012926 |
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| 7b. Renovation of Historic Building Handout |
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| David T. Cowley, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services, Utah State University, presented. |
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| Sen. Kwan asked a clarifying question on dedicated funding allocations. Sean Faherty responded. |
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| 7.Utah State University: Hazardous Waste Facility O&M |
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| 7a.USU TIAS Presentation Non-Dedicated Project & Non-State Funded Project (FY27) - 012926 |
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| David T. Cowley presented. |
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| Sen. Harper asked a clarifying question of size of the facility and cost. |
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| MOTION:Sen. Harper moved to approve the minutes from January 27, 2026.The motion
passed
with a vote of
12-0-6.
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| Yeas -
12 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Elison
Sen. W. Harper
Rep. K. Ivory
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. D. McCay
Rep. D. Owens
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Sen. K. Stratton
Rep. D. Welton
Sen. R. Winterton
| | Rep. B. Bolinder
Sen. D. Ipson
Rep. A. Matthews
Sen. K. Riebe
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Sen. C. Wilson
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| 9.Bridgerland Technical College: Main Building Renovation |
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| 9a. BTech TIAS Presentation Dedicated Project Request Jan2026 |
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| Brandi Gittins, Vice President for Administrative Services, Bridgerland Tech, presented. |
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| Sen. Harper asked about previous remodeling efforts. Brandi Gittins responded. |
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| 10.Utah Tech University: Health Sciences Building & Taylor Building 3rd Floor Remodel |
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| 10a. Utah Tech Dedicated Request-Health Sciences Bldg and Taylor Remodel |
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| Shane Smeed, President, Utah Tech University, and Paul Morris, Vice President of Administrative Affairs, Utah Tech University, presented. |
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| Rep. Elison spoke to the importance of the project. |
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| Rep. Sawyer asked a clarifying question on the funding commitment from the University of Utah |
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| Chair Welton expressed appreciation of the partnership with Utah Tech and the University of Utah. |
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| 11.Dixie Technical College: Trades and Technology Building |
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| 11a. DXTC Trades and Technology Building |
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| Jordan Rushton, President, Dixie Technical College, presented. |
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| Sen. Riebe expressed gratitude for the development of technical colleges. |
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| Rep. Christofferson expressed gratitude for technical colleges |
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| 12.RFA: Fourth Street Clinic Capital Projects Fund (Rep. Clancy) |
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| 12b. Fourth Street Clinic RFA Presentation |
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| 12d. Vision 2030 Summary Handout |
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| Rep. Clancy and Janida Emerson, CEO, Fourth Street Clinic, presented with John Doane, Doctor, University of Utah. |
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| Sen. Riebe expressed appreciation for Fourth Street Clinic. |
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| Rep. Christofferson asked a clarifying question on the use of the existing building during and after construction. Janida Emerson responded. |
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| Chair Welton expressed gratitude for the Fourth Street Clinic. |
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| 13.RFA: Prison Capacity Expansion (Rep. Lisonbee) |
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| Sen. Riebe asked a clarifying question on the request. Rep. Lisonbee responded. |
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| Sen. Riebe discussed the increase in prisoners in Utah. Rep. Lisonbee responded. |
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| Sen. Riebe raised a point of order. |
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| Rep. Ivory asked a clarifying question on the justification of the request. |
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| Rep. Elison commented on the need to focus on data. Rep. Lisonbee responded. |
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| Sen. Kwan commented on the corrections system. |
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| Chair Welton commented on funding reallocation and prison management. |
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| MOTION:Rep. Christofferson moved to adjourn.The motion
passed
with a vote of
9-0-9.
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| Yeas -
9 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. J. Elison
Sen. D. Ipson
Rep. K. Ivory
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. D. McCay
Rep. D. Owens
Sen. K. Riebe
Rep. D. Welton
| | Rep. B. Bolinder
Sen. W. Harper
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. C. Roberts
Rep. J. Sawyer
Rep. D. Shallenberger
Sen. K. Stratton
Sen. C. Wilson
Sen. R. Winterton
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| Chair Welton adjourned the meeting at 10:21 a.m. |
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