MINUTES OF THE
SENATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE SERVICES CONFIRMATION COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • 2:00 p.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 2:04 p.m.
1.Committee Business
MOTION:Sen. Wilson moved to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2026, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 4-0-3.
Yeas - 4Nays- 0Abs- 3
Sen. N. Blouin
Sen. K. Kwan
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. C. Wilson
Sen. J. Johnson
Sen. D. Owens
Sen. J. Stevenson
2.Permanent Community Impact Fund Board
Matt Tippets, county commissioner, Daggett County, presented on his background and interest in serving on the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board and answered questions from the committee.
MOTION:Sen. Wilson moved to favorably recommend Matt Tippets 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.Private Activity Bond Review Board
Joey Granger, auditor, Wasatch County, presented on her background and interest in serving on the Private Activity Bond Review Board.
MOTION:Sen. Wilson moved to favorably recommend Joey Granger to the full Senate as a member of the Private Activity Bond Review 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
4.Private Activity Bond Review Board
Alison McCoy, auditor, Tooele County, presented on her background and interest in serving on the Private Activity Bond Review Board.
MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to favorably recommend Alison McCoy to the full Senate as a member of the Private Activity Bond Review 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
5.Other Items/Adjourn
MOTION:Sen. Owens 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 2:28 p.m.