1. (1) There is created within the Governor's Office of Economic Development the Utah Center for Immigration and Integration.

2. (2) The center shall:

   1. (a) assist individuals and businesses in the state with identifying pathways for recruiting and retaining foreign labor;
   2. (b) coordinate with state agencies in developing and administering policies and programs related to immigrant integration;
   3. (c) develop and implement a statewide strategy for immigrant integration that promotes economic opportunities for immigrant communities in the state;
   4. (d) create and convene a task force to review and make recommendations regarding the state's policies on immigrant integration;
   5. (e) develop sustainable partnerships with local officials, the business sector, and community organizations serving immigrant communities in the state; and
   6. (f) advise and make recommendations to the governor, state agencies, and the Legislature regarding immigrant integration and foreign labor issues.
3. (3) The center may not encourage a business to bypass state residents for the business's workforce needs.
4. (4) The center may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to carry out the center's responsibilities under this chapter.

Amended by Chapter 343, 2026 General Session