MINUTES OF THE
SENATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE SERVICES CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • 10:00 a.m. • 220 Senate Building


Members Present:
Sen. Ann Millner, Chair
Sen. Nate Blouin
Sen. Karen Kwan
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
Sen. Jerry W Stevenson
Sen. Chris H. Wilson

Members Absent:
Sen. John D. Johnson

Staff Present:
Sivan Nizan, Policy Analyst
Alyssa Castor, Administrative Assistant

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.

Chair Millner called the meeting to order at 10:18 a.m.
1.Committee Business
MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. N. Blouin
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. C. Wilson
Sen. J. Johnson
2.Permanent Community Impact Fund Board
Danny Van Wagoner, mayor, Castle Dale, presented on his background and interest in serving on the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board and answered questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to favorably recommend Danny Van Wagoner to the full Senate as a member of the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. N. Blouin
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. C. Wilson
Sen. J. Johnson
3.Other Items/Adjourn
MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 6-0-1.
Yeas - 6Nays- 0Abs- 1
Sen. N. Blouin
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
Sen. C. Wilson
Sen. J. Johnson
Chair Millner adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m.