1. $232 million to replace previously authorized FrontRunner bonds (FUNDED). This WFRC priority was funded early on in the session as it was included in the base budget. This funding will allow the Transit Transportation Investment Fund to be freed up – rather than being obligated to debt service – for other transit projects throughout the state.
2. $46 million for regionally important active transportation projects (TBD). EAC did not include funding for active transportation in the funding lists, but we anticipate that if funding is appropriated for active transportation, that it will be in the infrastructure package which will be released next week. Last week WFRC shared with each member of the legislature the active transportation (AT) sign on letter, representing hundreds of signatories from public, private, and community stakeholders across Utah. The Letter, signed by many of you, respectfully urged the legislature to authorize an additional $46 million in active transportation funding for regionally important AT projects throughout the state.
3. Funding to advance roadway projects (TBD). We also anticipate that any additional funding to accelerate projects, as identified in Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan, would also be included in the anticipated $1 billion+ infrastructure package. 
4. Funding for transit investments, including at the Point of the Mountain (TBD). We anticipate that if the legislature appropriates any additional dedicated funds for transit, including for transportation solutions at Point of the Mountain, that it would likely be included in the infrastructure package which will be released next week. 
5. $1.65 million ongoing funding for technical planning assistance (FUNDED). EAC funded this item at the fully requested amount of $1.65 million, which was restored from the $1 million it was cut down to in the appropriations subcommittee. This funding, which would go through GOPB to the State’s seven Associations of Governments and to UDOT, would help aid our local governments as they are challenged to meet the increasing demands of planning for growth, transportation, housing, and economic opportunity. This item was earlier endorsed by the Utah Economic Opportunity Commission (UEOC), and supported by the Governor and GOPB. We appreciate the support and leadership from Mayors Dawn Ramsey and Jeff Silvestrini for their request to EAC to fully fund these items on behalf of ULCT and WFRC. You can find their letter of support HERE.
6. $1 million one-time to fund a statewide conversation on growth (FUNDED). EAC funded this item at the fully requested amount of $1 million for GOPB, which was restored from the $500,000 it was cut down to in the appropriations subcommittee. The conversation is intended to help residents statewide understand the implications of the various ways that growth might unfold, and the importance of planning today for tomorrow. This item was also endorsed by the UEOC, and was requested to be restored to its full amount by Mayors Dawn Ramsey and Jeff Silvestrini.

• HB462, Utah Housing Affordability Amendments (formerly known as SB34+) by Representative Steve Waldrip would make changes to moderate income housing plan requirements for cities, as established in SB34 from 2019, and also makes a handful of other changes to various housing affordability programs and statutes. The intent of the bill is to ensure the tool is both useful and effective for local and state leaders in planning for moderate income housing in our local communities. This bill is expected to be heard in committee Monday morning. You can find a ULCT memo on the bill HERE.
• Station Area Plans (to be added to HB462) by Representative Steve Waldrip would require cities, with the support of MPOs and UTA, to create plans around their transit station areas and would allow cities to determine how to meet shared objectives, but would not direct the specific approach or zoning. Though there isn’t a bill released on this yet, it is anticipated that the language will be incorporated into HB462 through an amendment or substitute. 
• HB303, Local Land Use Amendments by Rep. Val Peterson, formerly known as the Downzoning Notice Amendments bill, was substituted with the technical clean up bill from the Land Use Task Force (also known as the LUDMA bill). The bill makes changes to annexations, subdivision improvements, non-conforming uses, subdivisions and boundary adjustments, and inclusionary zoning. You can find a summary of the bill from ULCT HERE. 
• SB 140 Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones (HTRZ) by Senator Wayne Harper would authorize a limited number of additional HTRZs around light-rail transit and bus rapid transit (BRT) stations, in addition to FrontRunner stations as is now allowed. SB140 passed both the House and Senate, but was recalled for further consideration and potentially an amendment. We will keep you apprised of any changes to the bill, but you can find WFRC’s current summary of SB140 HERE. 
• HB 322, Public Transit Capital Development Modifications by Representative Kay Christofferson would require UDOT to play a greater role in coordinating with UTA in delivering capital development projects for which the state has provided financial investment, specifically including FrontRunner doubletracking and Point of the Mountain transit. This bill passed Senate committee earlier this week and awaits final passage from the Senate body.