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MINUTES OF THE
HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Tuesday,
June 14, 2022
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8:30 a.m.
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110 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Keith Grover, Senate Chair
Rep. Kelly B. Miles, House Chair
Rep. Melissa G. Ballard, House Vice Chair
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Michael K. McKell
Sen. Ann Millner
Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Sen. Chris H. Wilson
Rep. Nelson T. Abbott
Rep. Suzanne Harrison
| Rep. Jon Hawkins
Rep. Karen Kwan
Rep. Rex P. Shipp
Rep. Mark A. Strong
Rep. Douglas R. Welton
Rep. Mark A. Wheatley
Members Absent:
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Staff Present:
Ben Leishman, Finance Manager
Brian Wikle, Financial Analyst
Lorna Wells, Committee Secretary
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| Chair Miles called the meeting to order at 8:43 a.m. |
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| 2.Approval of Minutes - Feb. 9, 2022 |
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| MOTION:Sen. Grover moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2022 meeting.The motion
passed
with a vote of
17-0-2.
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| Yeas -
17 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Rep. M. Ballard
Sen. K. Grover
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. J. Hawkins
Rep. K. Kwan
Sen. K. Mayne
Sen. M. McKell
Rep. K. Miles
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Rep. R. Shipp
Sen. J. Stevenson
Rep. M. Strong
Sen. E. Vickers
Rep. D. Welton
Rep. M. Wheatley
Sen. C. Wilson
| | Rep. N. Abbott
Sen. L. Fillmore
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| 3.Accountable Process Budget (APB): Non-core Education |
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| Brian Wikle gave an overview of the Accountable Process Budget. |
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| Sen. Riebe asked if data points may be difficult to identify in the field of education. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| *Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health Issue Brief. |
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| 3c4-UU Occupational and Environmental Health |
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| Rep. Ballard asked for clarification regarding how expenditures are forecasted from the base budget. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| Sen. Mayne thanked the Legislature for the support of the Rocky Mountain Center and discussed the importance of the center's work. |
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| Cathy Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, University of Utah (U of U), discussed the importance of this program. |
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| Chair Miles asked for clarification about this being a line item within the general budget for Weber State University. |
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| Will Dere, Associate Vice President for Research, University of Utah responded. |
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| Brian Wikle continued his discussion of the base budget for the U of U component of Occupational and Environmental Health. |
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| c. Southern Utah University |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Rural Development Budget Issue Brief. |
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| 3b1-SUU Rural Development |
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| Sen. Riebe asked if some programs currently housed at the U of U could be spread out across the state to enhance rural development. Brian Wikle responded that the LFA office can examine the feasibility of this. |
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| Chair Miles mentioned that part of the purpose of this discussion is to generate ideas. |
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| Rita Osborn, Executive Director, Utah Center for Rural Health, discussed some of the outcome measurements and long-term tracking. |
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| Stephen Lisonbee, Executive Director of Regional Services, SUU, discussed the importance of the clinical rotations in rural Utah. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Utah Shakespeare Festival Issue Brief. |
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| 3b2-SUU Shakespeare Festival |
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| Sen. Riebe discussed the importance of the outreach of the POPS program and wanted to express support for this program. |
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| Brian Wikle continued the discussion regarding the festival budget. |
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| Rep. Ballard mentioned that the Shakespeare Festival is world-renowned. |
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| Brian Wikle continued his discussion regarding the Shakespeare Festival Issue Brief. |
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| Chair Miles explained the importance of looking at the details of these issue briefs and coming back to the committee with recommendations. |
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| Brian Wikle mentioned the financial impact of the budget director stepping down. |
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| b. University of Utah (continued) |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Center on Aging Issue Brief. |
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| Rep. Kwan asked if the Center on Aging is a Research Center and asked about the other entities involved with aging. Brian Wikle will look into this. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Poison Control Center Issue Brief. |
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| 3c2-UU Poison Control Center |
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| Sen. Riebe asked for clarification about transferring funds in and out of the Education Fund and General Fund. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| Ben Leishman and Brian Wikle gave more clarification of the impact of Constitutional Amendment G. |
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| *Innovation District at the Point |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the UBHE Innovation District at the Point Issue Brief. |
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| 3c3a-UBHE Innovation District at the Point |
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| Sen. McKell gave some clarification about the work being completed in the subgroups and that information will be coming later in the year. |
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| Brian Wikle stated that the Natural History Museum, the Seismograph Station, and the State Arboretum are all under the Public Service Line Item. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Natural History Museum Issue Brief. |
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| 3c3b-UU Natural History Museum of Utah |
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| Sen. Grover assumed the chair. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Seismograph Stations Issue Brief. |
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| 3c3c-UU Seismograph Stations |
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| Sen. Riebe asked about the non-lapsing balance change from 2019 to 2023. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| Rep. Kwan would like to see improvements and advancements to the Natural History Museum. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the State Arboretum at Red Butte Gardens. |
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| *SafeUT Crises Text and Tip |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the SafeUT Issue Brief. |
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| Ben Leishman clarified the expenditures shown and gave a brief historical perspective. |
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| Sen. Riebe mentioned the Safe Utah annual report and asked about the funding for other institutions. Brian Wikle responded. |
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| Rep. Miles resumed the chair. |
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| *Statewide TV Administration |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Statewide TV Administration Issue Brief. |
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| 3c6-UU Statewide TV Administration |
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| 3c6-UU Statewide TV Administration |
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| *Agriculture Experiment Station |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Agriculture Experiment Station Issue Brief. |
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| 3d1-USU Agriculture Experiment Station |
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| Chair Miles asked how long this station had been in operation. |
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| David Cowley, VP for Finance and Administrative Services at Utah State University, stated that the station was created in 1887. |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Prehistoric Museum (Price) Issue Brief |
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| 3d2-USU Prehistoric Museum |
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| *Water Research Laboratory |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Water Research Laboratory Issue Brief. |
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| 3d3-USU Water Research Laboratory |
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| Sen. Riebe expressed concern about having lapsing and non-lapsing balances |
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| David Cowley mentioned that multi-year financial awards regarding the research projects can impact non-lapsing balances. |
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| e. Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Zion Park Amphitheater Issue Brief. |
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| 3e-UTU Zion Park Amphitheater |
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| Rep. Ballard appreciated the work from staff. She has two requests from staff and the institutions involved with these entities regarding gathering some budget information and performance measures. |
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| MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to request that staff work with the Co-chairs, the Commissioner’s office, and each of the institutions to implement an internal review of each of the line items discussed today. This could include: revenues and expenditures; performance measures that reflect the mission and evaluate the outcomes for each item; if the item should remain an independent budget line item or if they should be combined with another budgetary line item or program; are there other appropriations that may exist within the state that efforts, goals, or metrics need to be collaborated. |
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| Several committee members commented on the motion. Brian Wikle and Ben Leishman answered questions. |
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| 4.2022 General Session Funding Items Follow-up |
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| a. Davis Technical College Simmons Building Operations and Maintenance |
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| Brian Wikle discussed a correction regarding the Davis Technical College Simmons Building Operations and Maintenance budget. |
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| b. Utah Medical Education Council - H.B. 176 and H.B. 295 |
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| Brian Wikle discussed the Utah Medical Education Council. |
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| Chair Miles stated that because there was not a quorum present, the committee could not take formal action on Rep. Ballard's motion. He mentioned that the committee could take an informal vote to direct staff to look into the request and come back with input at the August meeting. |
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| All of the committee members in attendance agreed with the exception of Sen. Grover. |
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| MOTION:Senate Chair Grover moved to adjourn.The motion
passed
with a vote of
18-0-1.
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| Yeas -
18 | Nays-
0 | Abs-
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Rep. N. Abbott
Rep. M. Ballard
Sen. K. Grover
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. J. Hawkins
Rep. K. Kwan
Sen. K. Mayne
Sen. M. McKell
Rep. K. Miles
Sen. A. Millner
Sen. K. Riebe
Rep. R. Shipp
Sen. J. Stevenson
Rep. M. Strong
Sen. E. Vickers
Rep. D. Welton
Rep. M. Wheatley
Sen. C. Wilson
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| Chair Miles adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. |
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