During the 2006 General Session, the Legislature passed House Bill 46, "Energy Policy Amendments." This legislation created the position of Energy Advisor to the Governor and established the framework for the State's energy policy. The Energy Advisor works with various State agencies, stakeholders, and the Legislature to institute energy-related policies.
Oil Overcharge funds previously funded this program. The 2008 Legislature changed the funding structure of this program to 100% General Fund.
HB 475 "State Energy Amendments," passed during the 2011 General Session, created the Office of Energy Development (OED). Further action was needed during the 2012 General Session to complete the transfer of funding from the Governor's Energy Advisor Program to OED. All General Fund appropriations, along with the remaining Nonlapsing Balances have been transferred to OED, and beginning FY 2013 budgeting for the Governor's Energy Advisor is included in the OED budget.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.