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House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee - February 04, 2026

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Recording 1 Chair Cutler called the meeting to order at 3:46 p.m. Rep. Jack moved to approve the minutes. H.B. 329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments(Defay, A.) Rep. Defay presented the bill with Emily Bell McCormick, President, The Policy Project. 2a - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Handout 2b - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Presentation Sandi Snowden, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Audry Wood, Utah Public Employees Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Hannah Randall,Government Relations Director, American Heart Association - Utah, spoke in favor of the bill. Amy Winder Newton, Director of the Office of Families, Governor's Office spoke in favor of the bill. Lori Cartwright, Director, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, spoke in favor of the bill. Te Anu Tonga, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. Jennifer Stout, Policy Analyst, Voices for Utah Children, spoke in favor of the bill. Nina Barnes, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Cami Player, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Melanie Call, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Rhiannon McDaniel, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Krysta Hamilton, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Rep. Fiefia moved to amend HB0329 with Amendment #1. Rep. Shelley moved to hold HB0329. Rep. Owens moved to pass HB0329 out favorably. H.B. 353 Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments(Wilcox, R.) Rep. Wilcox presented the bill with assistance from Katie Mazzie, Associate Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives,Utah System of Higher Education. Rep. Jack moved to pass HB0353 out favorably. Rep. Jack moved to place HB0353 on the Consent Calendar. H.B. 308 Homeless Services Amendments(Okerlund, C.) Rep. Okerlund presented the bill. Nick Coleman, Interim State Homeless Coordinator, Office of Homeless Services. Janet Hemming, Chair, Yalecrest Neighborhood Council, spoke in favor of the bill. Michelle Flynn, Executive Director, The Road Home, spoke in favor of the bill. Laurie Hopkins, Executive Director, Shelter the Homeless, spoke in favor of the bill. Heather Hogue, Utah Homeless Network Steering Committee, spoke in favor of the bill. Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. Jeff Quayle, Chief Real Estate Officer, Switchpoint, spoke in favor of the bill. Molly Wheeler, Deputy Director, League of Cities and Towns, spoke in favor of the bill. Scott Hall, resident, spoke in favor of the bill. Rep. Jack moved to pass HB0308 out favorably. 1st Sub. H.B. 68 Housing and Community Development Amendments(Roberts, C.) Rep. Roberts presented the bill. Kate Bradshaw, Executive Board President, Utah League of Cities and Towns, spoke in favor of the bill. Kory Holdaway, Habitat for Humanity, spoke in favor of the bill Cate Klundt, Government Affairs Director, Utah Association of REALTORS, spoke in favor of the bill. Sarah Davenport-Smith, Utah Coalition of Cities and Counties, spoke to the bill. Lauren Cole, Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities, spoke in favor of the bill. Tara Rollins, Executive Director, Utah Housing Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. Taz Burman, Utah Home Builders Association, spoke in favor of the bill. Rep. Jack moved to pass HB0068S01 out favorably. H.B. 320 H.B. 320 Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments(Cutler, P.) Rep. Jack assumed the chair. Rep. Cutler presented with assistance from Zach Boyd, Director, Office of Artificial Intelligence. 5a - HB0320 Artificial Intelligence Policy Act Handout Seth Stewart, resident, spoke in opposition of the bill. Rep. Fiefia moved to amend HB0320 with Amendment #1. Rep. Fiefia moved to pass HB0320 out favorably. Acting Chair Jack moved to adjourn. Acting Chair Jack adjourned the meeting 5:37 p.m.

• H.B. 353 Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments
• H.B. 329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments
• H.B. 308 Homeless Services Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 68 Housing and Community Development Amendments
• H.B. 320 Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments

• MINUTES MINUTES
• 5a - HB0320 Artificial Intelligence Policy Act Handout 5a - HB0320 Artificial Intelligence Policy Act Handout
• 2a - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Handout 2a - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Handout
• 2b - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Presentation 2b - HB0329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments Presentation
• H.B. 353 Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments H.B. 353 Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments
• H.B. 329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments H.B. 329 State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments
• H.B. 308 Homeless Services Amendments H.B. 308 Homeless Services Amendments
• 1st Sub. H.B. 68 Housing and Community Development Amendments 1st Sub. H.B. 68 Housing and Community Development Amendments
• H.B. 320 Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments H.B. 320 Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy Amendments

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