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MINUTES OF THE
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday,
February 4, 2026
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8:00 a.m.
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120 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Calvin R. Musselman, Senate Chair
Rep. Christine F. Watkins, House Chair
Rep. Thomas W. Peterson, Vice Chair
Sen. Scott D. Sandall
Sen. Jerry W Stevenson
Rep. Ariel Defay
Rep. Leah Hansen
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Verona Mauga
Rep. Clinton D. Okerlund
| Members Absent:
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Keith Grover
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
Sen. Stephanie Pitcher
Rep. Jason B. Kyle
Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher
Staff Present:
Gary R. Syphus, Finance Manager
Josh Pittman, Financial Analyst
Michele Miller, 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 Peterson called meeting to order at 8:01:58 AM. |
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| 2.8:00 a.m. RFA - First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program - Sen. Adams |
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| Sen. Stuart Adams gave a presentation for a Request of Appropriations (RFA) for the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program. Assisted by David Damschen, President and CEO, Utah Housing Corporation. |
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| 3.8:07 a.m. RFA - Afterschool and Summer Program Gap Fund - Rep. Romero |
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| 3 a RFA UtahAfterschool Handout |
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| 3b. Afterschool and Summer Program Gap Fund Presentation |
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| 3a. RFA - Afterschool and Summer Program Gap Fund |
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| Rep. Angela Romero gave a presentation on the Afterschool and Summer Program Gap Fund RFA with the assistance of Ben Trentelman, Executive Director, Utah Afterschool Network. |
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| Sen. Watkikns asked for clarification regarding division of funds throughout the year. Ben Trentelman responded. |
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| 4.RFA - Youth Social Media & Internet Education - Sen. Stratton |
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| 5a. RFA - Youth Social Media & Internet Education |
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| 5b. Youth Social Media Health and Safety - Handout |
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| Sen. Kevin Stratton gave a presentation on the Youth Social Media and Internet Education RFA with the assistance of Jenny MacFarlance, Deputy Director, Boys and Girls Clubs Utah County. |
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| Chair Peterson commended the work of the Girls and Boys Club. |
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| 5.RFA - America's Freedom Festival - Sen. Stratton |
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| 6a. RFA - America's Freedom Festival |
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| 6 AmericasFreedomFestivalMag |
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| 6 b AmericasFreedomFestival Handout |
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| Sen. Kevin Stratton gave a presentation on the American’s Freedom Festival RFA with the assistance of Robin Pulliam, Associate Director, America’s Freedom Festival. |
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| Sen. Stevenson emphasized the committees duty to focus on Utah State events. |
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| 6.RFA - Utah Film Center Film-Focused Creative Hub and Incubator - Sen. Weiler |
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| 8a. RFA - Utah Film Center Film-Focused Creative Hub and Incubator |
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| 8b. Utah Film Focused Creative Hub Handout |
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| 8c. Utah Film Focused Creative Hub Presentation |
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| Sen. Todd Weiler gave a presentation on the Utah Film Center Film-Focused Creative Hub and Incubator RFA with the assistance of Mariah Mellus, Executive Director, Utah Film Center. Additionally with, Brent Uberty, CEO, Utah Film Center. |
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| 7.RFA - Policy Leadership Capacity Support - Sen. Weiler |
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| 9a. RFA - Policy Leadership Capacity Support |
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| 9b. Policy Leadership Capacity Support - Handout |
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| 9c. Policy Leadership Capacity Support - Presentation |
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| Sen. Todd Weiler gave a presentation on the Policy Leadership Capacity Support RFA with the assistance of Lynn Ames, Chair, Solutions Utah. Additionally with, Preston Cochrane, CEO, The Other Side Village. |
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| Rep. Oakerland commended Solutions Utah. |
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| 8.RFA - Northern Utah Youth Workforce Development Initiative - Rep. Koford |
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| 7a. RFA - Northern Utah Youth Workforce Development Initiative |
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| Rep. Jill Koford gave a presentation on the Northern Utah Youth Workforce Development Initiative RFA with the assistance of members from the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Utah; Kathleen Bideaux, Grant Specialist, and JeuneElle Jeffries, CEO. |
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| 9.RFA - Economic Development Partnership with GOEO/EDCUtah - Rep. Peterson |
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| 10a. RFA - Economic Development Partnership with GOEO & EDCUtah |
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| Chair Peterson gave a presentation on the Economic Development Partnership with of Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO)/ Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) RFA with the assistance of Ryan Starks, Executive Director, EDUUtah. |
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| 10.RFA - Utah Farm, Ranch and Dairy Celebration Book - Rep. Peterson |
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| 11a. RFA - Utah Farm, Ranch and Dairy Celebration Book |
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| Chair Peterson gave a presentation on the Utah Farm, Ranch and Dairy Celebration Book RFA with the assistance of Stan Summers, State Director of Utah, US Department of Agriculture. Additionally with, Brad Garfield, Photographer. |
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| 11.9:10 a.m. RFA - Housing Choice Voucher Incentive Program - Sen. Fillmore |
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| 12a. RFA - Housing Choice Voucher Incentive Program |
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| 12b. Housing Choice Voucher Handout |
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| Sen. Lincoln Fillmore gave a presentation on the Housing Choice Voucher Incentive Program RFA with the assistance of members from the Rental Housing Association; Nicholas Lloyd and Justin Allen. |
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| Rep. Watkins requested information on education practices. Justin Allen responded. |
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| 12.Voting Material Review |
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| Josh Pittman presented on Voting Material Review items. |
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| Sen. Musselman asked for clarification on Temporary Assistance for Needing Families (TANF) funds. Josh Pittman responded. |
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| Chair Peterson announced meeting on February 6, 2026 will be canceled. |
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| MOTION:Rep. Watkins moved to adjourn at 9:10:28 AM.The motion
passed
with a vote of
10-0-6.
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| Yeas -
10 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Rep. A. Defay
Rep. L. Hansen
Rep. S. Hollins
Rep. V. Mauga
Sen. C. Musselman
Rep. C. Okerlund
Rep. T. Peterson
Sen. S. Sandall
Sen. J. Stevenson
Rep. C. Watkins
| | Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. K. Grover
Rep. J. Kyle
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. S. Pitcher
Rep. J. Teuscher
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