REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
August 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
This agenda is subject to be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Timings and order listed are approximate and may be adjusted, accelerated, or delayed.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS
Rick Southwick, Chair
Jim Bringhurst, Vice Chair
Marie McClelland
Randy Smith
Andrea Wilson
AGENDA
1. Commencement
a. Welcome and call to order
b. Consideration and approval of the meeting minutes of the Commission's July 15, 2026, meeting.
2. Public Comment
3. Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC)
The Commission will review and consider proposed amendments to the state-approved REPC from the Attorney General. Following review and consideration, the Commission may act on this item.
4. Division Section Reports
a. Director's Report: Leigh Veillette, Division Director
i. Update on proposed amendments to R162-2f regarding the Instructor Development Workshop ('IDW') requirement
ii. Review and approval of proposed 2027 monthly meeting dates
b. Licensing and Education: Laurel North, Licensing and Education Manager
c. Commission and Industry Issues: Justin Barney, Hearing Officer and Records Manager
d. Enforcement: Bryn Kaelin, Chief Investigator
i. Discussion regarding the admonition/reprimand framework in the context of newsletter publication.
The division continues to receive industry feedback regarding newsletter publication of disciplinary actions and would like to discuss the topic with the Commission.
ii. Stipulations & Orders for the Commission's consideration and action:
1. In the Matter of Austin Michael Howard, Docket No. RE-2026-098
2. In the Matter of Rebecca Leoncini, Docket No. RE-2025-129
3. In the Matter of Jeffery Longmore, Docket No. RE-2026-059
4. In the Matter of Dao A. Ly, Docket No. RE-2026-102
5. In the Matter of Scott Loren Rutherford, Docket No. RE-2026-096
5. Executive (Closed) Session
a. Executive Session
b. Results of Executive Session
6. Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
September 23, 2026
2026 MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
Jan 21; Feb 18; Mar 18; Apr 22; May 20; Jun 3 & Jun 10; Jul 15; Aug 19; Sept 23; Oct 21; Nov 17; Dec 15
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Leigh Veillette, Division Director, Division of Real Estate, PO Box 146711, 160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6711, Phone 801-530-6747, at least one working day prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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In accordance with Utah Code § 52-4-207(5)(e), this meeting will be conducted with all public body members attending remotely via electronic connection. Therefore, there will be no physical anchor location for this meeting. Members of the public who wish to attend the open portions of this meeting in person may request an anchor location. To do so, you must submit a written request at least 12 hours before the scheduled meeting time to the division at realestate@utah.gov. If a timely written request is received, an anchor location will be provided, and space and facilities will be made available for members of the public to attend the open portions of the meeting in person.
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