| Members Present: Sen. Jerry W Stevenson, Senate Chair Rep. Val L. Peterson, House Chair Sen. Don L. Ipson, Senate Vice Chair Rep. Robert M. Spendlove, House Vice Chair President J. Stuart Adams Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Stephanie Pitcher Sen. Jen Plumb Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Sen. Evan J. Vickers Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Rosemary T. Lesser | Rep. Karianne Lisonbee Rep. Jefferson Moss Rep. Angela Romero Speaker Mike Schultz Rep. Casey Snider Members Absent: Sen. Luz Escamilla Sen. Ann Millner Staff Present: Arielle Gulley, Office Manager Jonathan Ball, Fiscal Analyst Steven M. Allred, Deputy Fiscal Analyst Dr. Andrea Wilko, Chief Economist |
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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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| 1.Call to Order/Approval of Minutes |
| Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. |
| 2.RFA: Best Defense Foundation |
| 2-RFA Best Defense Foundation (Rep. Ballard) |
| This request was presented in the previous meeting. The request was not heard during this meeting. |
| 3.Adoption of FY 2024 and FY 2025 Revenue Estimates |
| Andrea Wilko presented the handout entitled, Revenue Estimates - February 2024. |
| 3a-Revenue Estimates - February 2024 |
| Sen. Riebe provided comment. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to adopt the revised revenue estimates for FY 2024 (column c) and FY 2025 (column f) as shown on the green sheet entitled, "Revenue Estimates - February 2024" dated today, February 23, 2024.The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. R. Lesser Sen. A. Millner Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| Jonathan Ball presented the handout entitled, Changes to Available Revenue, February 23, 2024. |
| 3b-Changes to Available Revenue, February 23, 2024 |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to approve the Changes to Available Revenue shown on the pink sheet dated today, February 23,2024.The motion passed with a vote of 14-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 14 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner Sen. S. Pitcher Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| 4.FY 2024 and FY 2025 Budget Actions |
| Jonathan Ball presented the handout entitled, Additional Proposed Funding Items, February 23, 2024. |
| 4a-Additional Proposed Funding Items, February 23, 2024 |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to adopt the funding items as shown in the lilac packet entitled, "Additional Proposed Funding Items, 2024 General Session" and dated today, February 23, 2024.The motion passed with a vote of 16-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 16 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider |
| Steven Allred presented the handout entitled, Consolidated Motions on Appropriations Subcommittee Reports, February 23, 2024. |
| 4b-Consolidated Motions on Appropriations Subcommittee Reports, February 23, 2024 |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to adopt the appropriations subcommittee reports, excluding fee change reports and priority list items, with adjustments as shown in the yellow packet entitled, "Consolidated Motions on Appropriations Subcommittee Reports for Executive Appropriations Committee" and dated today, February 23, 2024.The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to authorize legislative staff to draft the following bills:- House Bill 2, New Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations Act- Senate Bill 3, Current Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations- Senate Bill 2, Public Education Budget Amendments- House Bill 8, State Agency and Internal Service Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, and - Senate Bill 8, State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations as Executive Appropriations Committee bills.Staff shall include in Senate Bill 8 funding for a 3 percent cost of living adjustment and pay-for-performance equivalent to 2 percent for state agencies, discretionary pay increases equal to 5 percent for elected officials and 3 percent for higher education employees, a 0.7 percent salary increase for employees participating in a Tier 2 retirement plan, funding for benefit cost changes as recommended by the Utah Retirement Systems and Public Employees Health Program, adjustments to termination pools as recommended by the Board of Trustees of the State Post-Retirement Benefits Trust, and other compensation changes as shown on the lilac packet. In consultation with the co-chairs of the Executive Appropriations Committee, while drafting appropriation bills the Legislative Fiscal Analyst may make any technical changes necessary, including balancing between funds and fiscal years to balance the overall budget. The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner |
| Jon Ball provided clarification on the motion. |
| MOTION:Sen. Stevenson moved to approve the minutes of February 13, 2024.The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner |
| 5.Other Business/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Chair Peterson moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-2. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 2 | |
| Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. R. Lesser Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. S. Pitcher Sen. J. Plumb Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz Rep. C. Snider Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. A. Millner |
| Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting at 6:13 PM. |