Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
6 senators · 5 Republican, 1 Democratic
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- Licensing and regional economic projects: 2026-03-02
The committee favorably reported SB327 on occupational licensing. It separately favorably reported the second substitute of HB507 concerning state coordination of regional and local economic-development projects. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Housing development and vulnerable populations: 2026-02-23
The committee favorably reported the third substitute of HB68 on housing and community development. A separate motion to favorably report SB255 on homelessness in vulnerable populations failed. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Homeless-campus report fails; board bill advances: 2026-02-17
The committee adopted and amended the first substitute of SB239 on a state homeless campus, but its favorable-report motion failed. It separately adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB246 concerning the Utah Homeless Services Board. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Child-care expansion and home investment: 2026-02-13
The committee amended and favorably reported SB248 concerning the Child Care Expansion Act. It separately favorably reported SB277 on the Utah Homes Investment Program. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Inland Port Authority and child care: 2026-02-05
The committee adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB225 concerning the Utah Inland Port Authority. It separately favorably reported SB214 on home-based child-care solutions. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Securities education and marriage: 2026-01-23
The committee favorably reported SB82 concerning securities-investor education, training and enforcement funding. It adopted the second substitute of SB110 on marriage and approved a substitute motion to report it favorably rather than hold it. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Highway signage and school-fee waivers: 2025-03-04
The committee favorably reported the fourth substitute of HB198 on highway-expansion impacts on signage. It separately favorably reported HB397 on school-fee waivers. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Land development and child-care reconsideration: 2025-03-03
The committee adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB337 on land use and development. After initially moving to the next item during consideration of HB410, it approved reconsideration and favorably reported the first substitute of the child-care bill. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Self-reliance and development zones: 2025-02-26
The committee favorably reported HCR8 on transition from government benefits to self-reliance. It adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB316 concerning military-installation development and other development zones. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Housing-affordability proposals: 2025-02-18
The committee adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB181 on housing affordability. It separately favorably reported SB262 on housing-affordability modifications. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Landowner liability and federal homelessness rules: 2025-02-14
The committee favorably reported HB98 on landowner liability and approved Consent Calendar placement. It separately favorably reported HCR6 urging changes to federal homelessness regulations. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- State grants and Utah-Ireland trade: 2025-02-12
The committee favorably reported SB254 on state grants. It adopted and favorably reported the second substitute of SB106 concerning a Utah-Ireland trade commission. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Talent Ready Utah and child-care services: 2025-02-06
The committee favorably reported HB131 concerning Talent Ready Utah and approved Consent Calendar placement. It separately amended and favorably reported SB189 on child-care services. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Vulnerable populations and Marriage Commission: 2024-02-27
The committee amended and favorably reported the fourth substitute of HB495 on vulnerable populations. It separately favorably reported HCR17 honoring the Utah Marriage Commission's 25th anniversary. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Inland Port and Golden Spike monument: 2024-02-22
The committee amended and favorably reported SB264 concerning the Inland Port Authority. It separately amended and favorably reported SCR6 creating the Golden Spike State Monument. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- State purchasing and Utah Lake: 2024-02-16
The committee favorably reported SB230 on state purchasing. It separately favorably reported SB242 on Utah Lake and approved Consent Calendar placement. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Ballet West and The Nutcracker: 2024-02-09
The committee adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB175 designating Ballet West's The Nutcracker as a state landmark. It separately favorably reported SCR5 honoring Ballet West. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Economic opportunity and housing affordability: 2024-02-07
The committee adopted and favorably reported the second substitute of SB84 concerning the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. It separately adopted and favorably reported the first substitute of SB168 on housing affordability. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Richmond justice court and NCSL anniversary: 2024-01-29
The committee favorably reported SJR10 dissolving Richmond City Justice Court. It separately favorably reported SJR11 recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures' 50th anniversary. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Phased retirement and women in STEM: 2024-01-24
The committee favorably reported HB60 on phased retirement and approved Consent Calendar placement. It separately favorably reported SJR7 promoting opportunities for women in STEM. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Major League Baseball resolution: 2024-01-18
The committee favorably reported SCR3 supporting Major League Baseball in Utah. The minutes explicitly say SB84 was not discussed; that item is not treated as a hearing or favorable report. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Revenue bonds and capital facilities: 2023-02-28
The committee favorably reported SB297 on revenue bonds and capital facilities. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Utah Data Research Center: 2023-02-22
The committee favorably reported HB355 concerning the Utah Data Research Center and approved Consent Calendar placement. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Executive Residence Commission: 2023-01-25
The committee favorably reported SB79 concerning the Executive Residence Commission and approved Consent Calendar placement. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Listen and Explain campaign: 2023-01-20
The committee amended and favorably reported SCR3 encouraging support for the Listen and Explain, Cooperate and Communicate campaign. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Vehicle registration: 2022-03-01
The committee replaced the second substitute of HB336 with a fourth substitute on vehicle registration and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Helen Foster Snow recognition: 2022-02-28
The committee heard SCR9 honoring Helen Foster Snow’s life and achievements and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Military installation authority: 2022-02-24
The committee considered SB232 revising the Military Installation Development Authority and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Future Winter Games: 2022-02-23
The committee adopted the first substitute of SJR10 expressing readiness to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Veterans’ services resolution: 2022-02-18
The committee heard HJR11 supporting services for veterans and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Alcohol enforcement fund: 2022-02-16
The committee adopted the first substitute of SB201 concerning the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Enforcement Fund and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Energy efficiency: 2022-02-14
The committee heard SB188 on energy efficiency and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Daylight saving time: 2022-02-11
The committee heard SB175 on daylight saving time, including opposition testimony, then passed a motion to move to the next agenda item. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Film-production incentives: 2022-02-08
The committee considered SB49 on state film-production incentives and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Community associations: 2022-02-03
The committee considered SB152 on community association regulation and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Mental-health counselor licensing: 2022-01-31
The committee considered SB131 extending a sunset related to clinical mental-health counselor licensing and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Project entity procurement: 2022-01-26
The committee heard SB92 on project entity procurement, including opposition testimony, and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- State-service agreements: 2022-01-21
The committee heard SB60 extending the sunset for agreements to provide state services and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Economic development: 2021-02-25
The committee heard the first substitute of HB348 on economic development and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Bridal Veil Falls: 2021-02-24
The committee heard HCR13 regarding the Bridal Veil Falls area and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Transient room taxes: 2021-02-22
The committee heard the second substitute of HB247 on transient room taxes and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Film economic incentives: 2021-02-09
The committee heard SB167 on Utah film economic incentives and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Salt Lake City airport: 2021-02-01
The committee heard SJR10 commemorating the new Salt Lake City airport and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Administrative rule reauthorization: 2021-01-22
The committee amended SB12 on reauthorization of administrative rules and passed a favorable-report motion for the amended bill. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB52: Intergenerational Poverty Solution: 2020-03-09
The minutes list 2nd substitute of HB52 (Intergenerational Poverty Solution). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB241: Rural Economic Development Amendments: 2020-03-06
The minutes list SB241 (Rural Economic Development Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SCR8: Concurrent Resolution in Support of the Chinese People Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak: 2020-03-04
The minutes list SCR8 (Concurrent Resolution in Support of the Chinese People Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB171: Personal Privacy Protection Act: 2020-02-26
The minutes list SB171 (Personal Privacy Protection Act). The committee adopted the first substitute and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SCR7: Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Sports Commission: 2020-02-24
The minutes list SCR7 (Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Sports Commission). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Workforce services: 2020-02-11
The committee heard HB30 on workforce services and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- Poverty plan implementation: 2020-02-04
The committee favorably reported HB21 extending the intergenerational poverty plan implementation program and passed a separate Consent Calendar motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB249: Outdoor Recreation Grant Amendments: 2019-03-11
The minutes list SB249 (Outdoor Recreation Grant Amendments). The committee adopted the first substitute and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB222: Children's Outdoor Recreation Program: 2019-03-08
The minutes list SB222 (Children's Outdoor Recreation Program). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB345: Tourism Marketing Performance Account Amendments: 2019-03-05
The minutes list 1st substitute of HB345 (Tourism Marketing Performance Account Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion and a separate Consent Calendar motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB336: Nurse Practice Act Amendments: 2019-03-01
The minutes list 1st substitute of HB336 (Nurse Practice Act Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion and a separate Consent Calendar motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB200: Rural Economic Development Modifications: 2019-02-27
The minutes list SB200 (Rural Economic Development Modifications). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB47: Early Childhood Coordination Amendments: 2019-02-20
The minutes list HB47 (Early Childhood Coordination Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB110: Rural Economic Development Incentives: 2019-02-12
The minutes list HB110 (Rural Economic Development Incentives). The committee passed a favorable-report motion and a separate Consent Calendar motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB34: Affordable Housing Modifications: 2019-01-31
The minutes list SB34 (Affordable Housing Modifications). The committee adopted the first substitute and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB259: Moderate Income Housing Amendments: 2018-03-05
The minutes list 1st substitute of HB259 (Moderate Income Housing Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on the first substitute of HB259. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB234: Utah Inland Port Authority: 2018-03-02
The minutes list SB234 (Utah Inland Port Authority). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB234 and passed a favorable-report motion on that substitute. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB326: Intergenerational Poverty Initiative: 2018-02-28
The minutes list HB326 (Intergenerational Poverty Initiative). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB353: Fund of Funds Amendments: 2018-02-27
The minutes list HB353 (Fund of Funds Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB192: Retail Bag Impact Reduction Program: 2018-02-23
The minutes list SB192 (Retail Bag Impact Reduction Program). The committee adopted amendment 1 to SB192 and passed a motion to return it to Rules with a request for potential interim study. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB158: Municipal Business Licensing: 2018-02-21
The minutes list SB158 (Municipal Business Licensing). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB158. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB142: Victims of Domestic Violence Services Account Amendments: 2018-02-15
The minutes list SB142 (Victims of Domestic Violence Services Account Amendments). The committee adopted amendment 1 and passed a favorable-report motion on SB142. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB100: Medically Complex Children with Disabilities Waiver Program: 2018-02-13
The minutes list 1st substitute of HB100 (Medically Complex Children with Disabilities Waiver Program). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB142: Victims of Domestic Violence Services Account Amendments: 2018-02-09
The minutes list SB142 (Victims of Domestic Violence Services Account Amendments). The committee heard the sponsor request a hold before the chair moved to the next agenda item. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB131: Talent Ready Utah Amendments: 2018-02-06
The minutes list SB131 (Talent Ready Utah Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB131. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SCR9: Concurrent Resolution on Utah's Olympic Exploratory Committee and its Efforts to Explore Hosting of a Future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: 2018-02-02
The minutes list SCR9 (Concurrent Resolution on Utah's Olympic Exploratory Committee and its Efforts to Explore Hosting of a Future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games). The committee passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB22: Enterprise Zone Sunset Amendments: 2018-01-30
The minutes list HB22 (Enterprise Zone Sunset Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion and a separate Consent Calendar motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB75: Workers' Compensation Penalty Amendments: 2018-01-25
The minutes list SB75 (Workers' Compensation Penalty Amendments). The committee adopted the first substitute and passed a favorable-report motion. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB267: Utah Rural Jobs Act: 2017-03-01
The minutes list SB267 (Utah Rural Jobs Act). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB267 and passed a favorable-report motion on that substitute. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB264: Outdoor Recreation Grant Program: 2017-02-28
The minutes list SB264 (Outdoor Recreation Grant Program). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB264 and passed a favorable-report motion on that substitute. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB243: Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act: 2017-02-24
The minutes list SB243 (Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on SB243. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB224: Department of Workforce Services Amendments: 2017-02-22
The minutes list SB224 (Department of Workforce Services Amendments). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on SB224. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SJR14: Joint Resolution Regarding Jobs in Rural Utah: 2017-02-16
The minutes list SJR14 (Joint Resolution Regarding Jobs in Rural Utah). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on SJR14. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB149: Financial Education and Savings Plan to Benefit At-Risk Children: 2017-02-10
The minutes list SB149 (Financial Education and Savings Plan to Benefit At-Risk Children). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB149 and passed a favorable-report motion on that substitute. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB164: Utah First Economic Development Amendments: 2017-02-07
The minutes list SB164 (Utah First Economic Development Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB164. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB36: Affordable Housing Amendments: 2017-01-31
The minutes list 1st substitute of HB36 (Affordable Housing Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on the first substitute of HB36. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB90: Vehicle Inspection and Registration Amendments: 2017-01-26
The minutes list SB90 (Vehicle Inspection and Registration Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB90. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB323: Continuing Care Retirement Community Amendments: 2016-03-08
The minutes list HB323 (Continuing Care Retirement Community Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on HB323. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB134: State Work of Art: 2016-03-04
The minutes list HB134 (State Work of Art). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on HB134. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB291: Working Families Employment Amendments: 2016-03-01
The minutes list HB291 (Working Families Employment Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on HB291. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- HB162: Motion Picture Incentives Amendments: 2016-02-22
The minutes list HB162 (Motion Picture Incentives Amendments). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on HB162. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SCR14: Concurrent Resolution Designating Utah Broadcasters Awareness Week: 2016-02-19
The minutes list SCR14 (Concurrent Resolution Designating Utah Broadcasters Awareness Week). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on SCR14. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB151: Community Development and Renewal Agencies Act Revisions: 2016-02-17
The minutes list SB151 (Community Development and Renewal Agencies Act Revisions). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB151 and passed a favorable-report motion on the bill. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB148: Workforce Services Revisions: 2016-02-12
The minutes list SB148 (Workforce Services Revisions). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB148 and passed a favorable-report motion on the bill. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB103: Strategic Workforce Investments: 2016-02-02
The minutes list SB103 (Strategic Workforce Investments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB103. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB60: Low-income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Amendments: 2016-01-28
The minutes list SB60 (Low-income Housing Tax Credit Allocation Amendments). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB60. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB179: Amendments to Economic Development: 2015-02-18
The minutes list SB179 (Amendments to Economic Development). The committee passed a favorable-report motion on SB179. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB42: General Assistance Program Changes: 2015-02-13
The minutes list SB42 (General Assistance Program Changes). The committee adopted the first substitute of SB42 and passed a favorable-report motion on the bill. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB123: Motion Picture Licensing Amendments: 2015-02-03
The minutes list SB123 (Motion Picture Licensing Amendments). The committee passed favorable-report and Consent Calendar motions on SB123. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
- SB55: Community Development and Renewal Agencies Task Force: 2015-01-29
The minutes list SB55 (Community Development and Renewal Agencies Task Force). The committee adopted an amendment and passed a favorable-report motion on SB55 as amended. Selected proceedings only; this is not a complete archive or a statement of any bill’s final status.
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Senators
| Member | District | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| John D. Johnson | Senate District 3 | Morgan, Summit and Weber |
| Ann Millner | Senate District 5 | Davis, Morgan and Weber |
| Jerry W Stevenson | Senate District 6 | Davis |
| J. Stuart Adams | Senate District 7 | Davis and Morgan |
| Karen Kwan | Senate District 12 | Salt Lake |
| Derrin R. Owens | Senate District 27 | Garfield, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Utah, Washington and Wayne |