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UT Code § 35A-8-2203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 8 - Housing and Community Development Division|Part 22 - Commission on Housing Affordability|Section 2203 - Duties of the commission.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2023  Effective 5/8/2018  35A-8-2203. Duties of the commission.    (1) The commission's duties include:   (a) increasing public and government awareness and understanding of the housing affordability needs of the state and how those needs may be most effectively and efficiently met, through empirical study and investigation;     (b) identifying and recommending implementation of specific strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to address the housing affordability needs of the state;     (c) facilitating the communication and coordination of public and private entities that are involved in developing, financing, providing, advocating for, and administering affordable housing in the state;     (d) studying, evaluating, and reporting on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and programs that address housing affordability in the state;     (e) studying and evaluating the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other states that address housing affordability;     (f) providing a forum for public comment on issues related to housing affordability; and     (g) providing recommendations to the governor and Legislature on strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to address the housing affordability needs of the state.       (2) To accomplish its duties, the commission may:   (a) request and receive from a state or local government agency or institution summary information relating to housing affordability, including:   (i) reports;     (ii) audits;     (iii) projections; and     (iv) statistics; and       (b) appoint one or more advisory groups to advise and assist the commission.       (3)   (a) A member of an advisory group described in Subsection (2)(b):   (i) shall be appointed by the commission;     (ii) may be:   (A) a member of the commission; or     (B) an individual from the private or public sector; and       (iii) notwithstanding Section 35A-8-2202, may not receive reimbursement or pay for any work done in relation to the advisory group.       (b) An advisory group described in Subsection (2)(b) shall report to the commission on the progress of the advisory group.      Enacted by Chapter 392, 2018 General Session  Technically renumbered for proper placement.
UT Code § 35A-8-2204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 8 - Housing and Community Development Division|Part 22 - Commission on Housing Affordability|Section 2204 - Annual report.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 7/1/2023  Effective 5/12/2020  35A-8-2204. Annual report.    (1) The commission shall annually prepare a report for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109.     (2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) describe how the commission fulfilled its statutory duties during the year;     (b) provide recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to housing affordability;     (c) in consultation with affected political subdivisions, provide recommendations on how the state and other stakeholders should act to address the loss of moderate income housing units in the state, including the moderate income housing units permanently vacated or destroyed as identified in the report from the Department of Transportation described in Section 72-1-215; and     (d) in consultation with affected political subdivisions, provide recommendations on how the state and other stakeholders can support and encourage the new construction or rehabilitation of replacement units.      Amended by Chapter 268, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

35A-9-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act."  Enacted by Chapter 185, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

35A-9-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Cycle of poverty" or "poverty cycle" means the set of factors or events by which the long-term poverty of a person is likely to continue and be experienced by each child of the person when the child becomes an adult unless there is outside intervention.     (2)   (a) "Intergenerational poverty" means poverty in which two or more successive generations of a family continue in the cycle of poverty and government dependance.     (b) "Intergenerational poverty" does not include situational poverty.       (3) "Poverty" means the state of a person who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions as demonstrated by the person's income level being at or below the United States poverty level as defined by the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register.     (4) "Situational poverty" means temporary poverty that:   (a) is generally traceable to a specific incident or time period within the lifetime of a person; and     (b) is not continued to the next generation.      Enacted by Chapter 185, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 2 - Intergenerational Poverty Tracking System|Section 201 - Intergenerational poverty tracking system -- Data -- Analysis -- Annual report.

 Effective 5/13/2014  35A-9-201. Intergenerational poverty tracking system -- Data -- Analysis -- Annual report.    (1) The department shall establish and maintain a system to track intergenerational poverty.     (2) The system shall:   (a) identify groups that have a high risk of experiencing intergenerational poverty;     (b) identify incidents, patterns, and trends that explain or contribute to intergenerational poverty;     (c) assist case workers, social scientists, and government officials in the study and development of effective and efficient plans and programs to help individuals and families in the state to break the cycle of poverty; and     (d) gather and track available local, state, and national data on:   (i) official poverty rates;     (ii) child poverty rates;     (iii) years spent by individuals in childhood poverty;     (iv) years spent by individuals in adult poverty; and     (v) related poverty information.         (3) The department shall:   (a) use available data in the tracking system, including public assistance data, census data, and other data made available to the department;     (b) develop and implement methods to integrate, compare, analyze, and validate the data for the purposes described in Subsection (2);     (c) protect the privacy of individuals living in poverty by using and distributing data within the tracking system in compliance with:   (i) federal requirements; and     (ii) the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act; and       (d) include in the annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109, a report on the data, findings, and potential uses of the tracking system.      Amended by Chapter 371, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 3 - Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission|Section 301 - Creation of the Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission.

 Effective 5/5/2021  35A-9-301. Creation of the Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission.  There is created the Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission composed of the following eight members:  (1) the lieutenant governor;     (2) the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the deputy director if designated by the executive director;     (3) the executive director of the Department of Health or the deputy director if designated by the executive director;     (4) the executive director of the Department of Human Services or the deputy director if designated by the executive director;     (5) the state superintendent of public education or the deputy state superintendent if designated by the superintendent;     (6) the state juvenile court administrator;     (7) the director of the Division of Multicultural Affairs within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement; and     (8) the chair of the Intergenerational Poverty Advisory Committee created in Section 35A-9-304.    Amended by Chapter 92, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 3 - Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission|Section 302 - Chair of commission -- Meetings -- Quorum -- Staff support.

 Effective 7/1/2016  35A-9-302. Chair of commission -- Meetings -- Quorum -- Staff support.    (1) The lieutenant governor shall serve as chair of the commission.     (2) The executive director of the Department of Workforce Services, or the deputy director of the Department of Workforce Services if designated by the executive director, shall serve as vice chair of the commission.     (3) The chair:   (a) is responsible for the call and conduct of meetings;     (b) shall call and hold meetings of the commission at least quarterly;     (c) shall call additional meetings upon request by a majority of the commission's members; and     (d) may delegate duties to the vice chair.       (4) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum of the commission at any meeting and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the commission.     (5) The Department of Workforce Services shall provide staff support to the commission.    Amended by Chapter 296, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 3 - Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission|Section 304 - Intergenerational Poverty Advisory Committee -- Creation -- Duties.

 Effective 5/5/2021  35A-9-304. Intergenerational Poverty Advisory Committee -- Creation -- Duties.    (1) To assist the commission, there is created the Intergenerational Poverty Advisory Committee.     (2) The advisory committee shall be composed of no more than 12 members.     (3) Members of the advisory committee shall be appointed by the chair of the commission, with the approval of the commission, and shall include at least one member from each of the following groups:   (a) advocacy groups that focus on childhood poverty issues;     (b) advocacy groups that focus on education issues;     (c) academic experts in childhood poverty or education issues;     (d) faith-based organizations that address childhood poverty or education issues;     (e) local government representatives that address childhood poverty or education issues; and     (f) representatives of minority communities where children are disproportionately impacted by intergenerational poverty.       (4) Subject to Subsection (5), each member of the advisory committee shall be appointed for a four-year term unless a member is appointed to complete an unexpired term.     (5) The commission chair may adjust the length of term at the time of appointment or reappointment so that approximately half of the advisory committee is appointed every two years.     (6) The commission chair may remove an advisory committee member:   (a) if the member is unable or unwilling to carry out the member's assigned responsibilities; or     (b) for good cause.       (7) If a vacancy occurs in the advisory committee membership for any reason, a replacement may be appointed for the unexpired term.     (8) The commission chair shall select a chair of the advisory committee on an annual basis.     (9) A majority of the advisory committee constitutes a quorum of the advisory committee at any meeting and the action of the majority of members present are the action of the advisory committee.     (10) The advisory committee shall:   (a) meet at least twice a year at the request of the commission chair or the chair of the advisory committee;     (b) make recommendations to the commission on how the commission and the state can effectively address the needs of children affected by intergenerational poverty and achieve the purposes and duties of the commission as described in Section 35A-9-303; and     (c) ensure that the advisory committee's recommendations to the commission are supported by verifiable data.       (11) The Department of Workforce Services shall provide staff support to the advisory committee.    Amended by Chapter 92, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 3 - Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission|Section 305 - Annual report by the commission.

 Effective 5/13/2014  35A-9-305. Annual report by the commission.    (1) The commission shall provide a report to the department for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109.     (2) The report shall:   (a) include the five and 10-year plans described in Subsection 35A-9-303(2)(e);     (b) describe how the commission fulfilled its statutory purposes and duties during the year;     (c) describe policies, procedures, and programs that have been implemented or modified to help break the cycle of poverty and end welfare dependency for children in the state affected by intergenerational poverty; and     (d) contain recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to breaking the cycle of poverty and ending welfare dependency for children in the state affected by intergenerational poverty.      Amended by Chapter 371, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 35A-9-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 9 - Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act|Part 3 - Utah Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission|Section 306 - Members serve without pay -- Reimbursement for expenses.

35A-9-306. Members serve without pay -- Reimbursement for expenses.  A member of the commission or the advisory committee may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:  (1) Section 63A-3-106;     (2) Section 63A-3-107; and     (3) rules by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.    Enacted by Chapter 59, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 35A-11-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 11 - Women in the Economy Commission Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 1/1/2025  Effective 5/13/2014  35A-11-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Women in the Economy Commission Act." Enacted by Chapter 127, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 35A-11-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 11 - Women in the Economy Commission Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 1/1/2025  Effective 5/10/2016  35A-11-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Commission" means the Women in the Economy Commission created in Section 35A-11-201.     (2) "State institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53B-3-102.    Amended by Chapter 43, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-11-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 11 - Women in the Economy Commission Act|Part 2 - Commission|Section 202 - Purpose -- Powers and duties of the commission.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 1/1/2025  Effective 5/13/2014  35A-11-202. Purpose -- Powers and duties of the commission.    (1) The commission's purpose is to:   (a) increase public and government understanding of the current and future impact and needs of the state's women in the economy and how those needs may be most effectively and efficiently met;     (b) identify and recommend implementation of specific policies, procedures, and programs to respond to the rights, needs, and impact of women in the economy; and     (c) facilitate coordination of the functions of public and private entities concerned with women in the economy.       (2) The commission shall:   (a) facilitate the communication and coordination of public and private entities that provide services to women or protect the rights of women;     (b) study, evaluate, and report on the status and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and programs that provide services to women or protect the rights of women;     (c) study and evaluate the policies, procedures, and programs implemented by other states that address the needs of women in the economy or protect the rights of women;     (d) facilitate and conduct the research and study of issues related to women in the economy;     (e) provide a forum for public comment on issues related to women in the economy;     (f) provide public information on women in the economy and the services available to women; and     (g) encourage state and local governments to analyze, plan, and prepare for the impact of women in the economy on services and operations.       (3) To accomplish its duties, the commission may:   (a) request and receive from a state or local government agency or institution summary information relating to women in the economy, including:   (i) reports;     (ii) audits;     (iii) projections; and     (iv) statistics;       (b) apply for and accept grants or donations for uses consistent with the duties of the commission from public or private sources; and     (c) appoint one or more special committees to advise and assist the commission.       (4) Money received under Subsection (3)(b) shall be:   (a) accounted for and expended in compliance with the requirements of federal and state law; and     (b) continuously available to the commission to carry out the commission's duties.       (5)   (a) A member of a special committee described in Subsection (3)(c):   (i) shall be appointed by the commission;     (ii) may be:   (A) a member of the commission; or     (B) an individual from the private or public sector; and       (iii) notwithstanding Section 35A-11-201, may not receive reimbursement or pay for any work done in relation to the special committee.       (b) A special committee described in Subsection (3)(c) shall report to the commission on the progress of the special committee.      Enacted by Chapter 127, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 35A-11-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 11 - Women in the Economy Commission Act|Part 2 - Commission|Section 203 - Annual report.

 Affected by 63I-1-235 on 1/1/2025  Effective 7/1/2016  35A-11-203. Annual report.    (1) The commission shall annually prepare a report for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 35A-1-109.     (2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) describe how the commission fulfilled its statutory purposes and duties during the year; and     (b) contain recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to women in the economy.      Amended by Chapter 43, 2016 General SessionAmended by Chapter 222, 2016 General SessionAmended by Chapter 296, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 35A-12-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 12 - Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 5/12/2015  35A-12-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act." Enacted by Chapter 460, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 35A-12-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 12 - Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/9/2017  35A-12-102. Definitions.  As used in this chapter:  (1) "Account" means an account in a qualified ABLE program.     (2) "Qualified ABLE program" means the same as that term is defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 529A.     (3) "State Achieving a Better Life Experience Program" means the program created by this chapter.    Amended by Chapter 222, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 35A-12-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 12 - Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act|Part 2 - State Achieving a Better Life Experience Program|Section 201 - Creation of program.

 Effective 5/9/2017  35A-12-201. Creation of program.    (1) There is created the state Achieving a Better Life Experience Program.     (2) The department shall do one of the following:   (a) administer the state Achieving a Better Life Experience Program in compliance with:   (i) 26 U.S.C. Sec. 529A; and     (ii) regulations, if any, issued by the United States Department of the Treasury;       (b) enter into a contract with a state that maintains a qualified ABLE program to provide Utah residents access to that state's qualified ABLE program; or     (c) inform eligible individuals and parents or legal guardians of eligible individuals about qualified ABLE programs offered by other states to which Utah residents may apply.       (3) This chapter may not be interpreted to:   (a) authorize or provide a disability-related service to an eligible individual;     (b) be a factor in establishing residency; or     (c) provide that contributions made into an account are sufficient to cover the qualified disability expenses of an eligible individual.       (4) An account is not insured or guaranteed by the state.     (5) The state does not guarantee the rate or payment of interest or other return on an account.    Amended by Chapter 222, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 35A-13-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 35A - Utah Workforce Services Code|Chapter 13 - Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 10/1/2016  35A-13-101. Title.    (1) This chapter is known as the "Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Act."     (2) This part is known as "General Provisions."    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 271, 2016 General Session