FY 2016 Appropriation

DNR has a large law enforcement presence, mainly through the Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of this departmental law enforcement office is to ensure a high degree of professionalism and training, consistent policy administration, and to review complaints about any peace officers in the department.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $234,400 from all sources for Law Enforcement. This is a 4 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $234,400 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 4 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 98

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for DNR Administration in Item 1, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Projects $25,000; Operating Budget Items $200,000.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources work with the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to identify ways to better optimize the resources of its financial operations and report to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee by November 30, 2015.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources transfer $50,000 to the Bear Lake Commission to be expended only as a one-to-one match with funds from the State of Idaho.


SB0002: Item 145

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources continue to facilitate and staff the Executive Water Task Force.


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