BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
AND LABOR BASE BUDGET
2015 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Dixon M. Pitcher
Senate Sponsor: Brian E. Shiozawa
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General Description:
This bill appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
▸ provides appropriations for other purposes as described.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates $272,057,900 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2016, including:
▸ $93,300,800 from the General Fund;
▸ $20,471,100 from the Education Fund;
▸ $158,286,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $21,344,900 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2016.
This bill appropriates $555,000 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2016, all of which is from the General Fund.
This bill appropriates $265,400 in transfers to unrestricted funds for fiscal year 2016.
This bill appropriates $9,077,500 in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2016.
Other Special Clauses:
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2015.
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. FY 2016 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
Subsection 1(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of Utah Code Title 63J, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or fund accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the State of Utah.
Department of Heritage and Arts
Item 1
To Department of Heritage and Arts - AdministrationItem 1
From General Fund
3,688,000
From Federal Funds
4,260,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
186,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
593,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(519,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director's Office
528,400
Information Technology
1,256,200
Administrative Services
1,510,900
Utah Multicultural Affairs Office
348,100
Commission on Service and Volunteerism
4,565,200
Item 2
To Department of Heritage and Arts - Historical SocietyFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
47,500
Schedule of Programs:
State Historical Society
47,500
Item 3
To Department of Heritage and Arts - State HistoryFrom General Fund
2,082,000
From Federal Funds
902,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
97,300
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
272,600
Library and Collections
578,700
Public History, Communication and Information
559,300
Historic Preservation and Antiquities
1,646,400
History Projects and Grants
25,000
Item 4
To Department of Heritage and Arts - Division of Arts and MuseumsFrom General Fund
2,367,600
From Federal Funds
788,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
48,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
954,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(485,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
556,900
Grants to Non-profits
1,036,400
Community Arts Outreach
2,081,400
Item 5
To Department of Heritage and Arts - Division of Arts and Museums - Office of Museum ServicesFrom General Fund
263,300
Schedule of Programs:
Office of Museum Services
263,300
Item 6
To Department of Heritage and Arts - State LibraryFrom General Fund
4,280,600
From Federal Funds
1,833,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,870,600
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,433,600
Blind and Disabled
1,694,700
Library Development
2,566,000
Library Resources
2,290,000
Item 7
To Department of Heritage and Arts - Indian AffairsFrom General Fund
242,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
47,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
38,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(13,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Indian Affairs
314,600
Item 8
To Department of Heritage and Arts - Pass-ThroughFrom General Fund
287,000
Schedule of Programs:
Pass-Through
287,000
Governor's Office of Economic Development
Item 9
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - AdministrationItem 9
From General Fund
6,874,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
796,800
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
7,671,300
Item 10
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - STEM Action CenterFrom General Fund
6,500,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,500,000
Schedule of Programs:
STEM Action Center
3,000,400
STEM College Ready Math
5,000,000
Item 11
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Office of TourismFrom General Fund
4,031,700
From Transportation Fund
118,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
259,500
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,137,400
Operations and Fulfillment
2,500,300
Film Commission
771,500
Item 12
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Business DevelopmentFrom General Fund
8,395,500
From Federal Funds
1,012,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
354,000
From General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance Account
250,000
Schedule of Programs:
Outreach and International Trade
5,940,000
Corporate Recruitment and Business Services
4,072,000
Item 13
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Pete Suazo Utah Athletics CommissionFrom General Fund
157,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
65,200
Schedule of Programs:
Pete Suazo Utah Athletics Commission
222,400
Utah State Tax Commission
Item 14
To Utah State Tax Commission - Tax AdministrationItem 14
From General Fund
26,120,500
From Education Fund
20,471,100
From Transportation Fund
5,857,400
From Federal Funds
590,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
9,870,800
From General Fund Restricted - Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account
5,759,700
From General Fund Restricted - Tax Commission Administrative Charge
9,756,800
From General Fund Restricted - Tobacco Settlement Account
18,500
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted Account
133,800
From Revenue Transfers - Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
15,000
From Revenue Transfers - Federal Government Pass-through
121,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
3,314,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(1,350,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration Division
11,154,300
Auditing Division
11,301,300
Multi-State Tax Compact
252,200
Technology Management
10,202,500
Tax Processing Division
6,901,400
Seasonal Employees
152,100
Tax Payer Services
10,613,400
Property Tax Division
4,912,400
Motor Vehicles
21,526,000
Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division
3,664,100
Item 15
To Utah State Tax Commission - License Plates ProductionFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,002,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
825,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(310,400)
Schedule of Programs:
License Plates Production
2,517,900
Item 16
To Utah State Tax Commission - Rural Health Care Facilities DistributionFrom General Fund Restricted - Rural Healthcare Facilities Fund
555,000
From Lapsing Balance
(336,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Rural Health Care Facilities Distribution
218,800
Item 17
To Utah State Tax Commission - Liquor Profit DistributionFrom General Fund Restricted-Alcoholic Beverage Enforcement & Treatment
5,386,400
Schedule of Programs:
Liquor Profit Distribution
5,386,400
Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority
Item 18
To Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - University Research TeamsItem 18
From General Fund
18,518,900
Schedule of Programs:
U of U Alternative Energy Center
1,005,100
U of U Biomedical Device
426,400
U of U Circuits of the Brain
367,000
U of U Diagnostic Imaging
64,600
U of U Digital Media
489,100
U of U Fossil Energy
678,900
U of U Health Sciences
2,627,400
U of U Imaging Technology
933,100
U of U Micro Nano/Nanoscale
360,700
U of U Nanotechnology Biosensors
263,800
U of U Wireless Nanosystems
1,101,100
U of U Nanoscale and Biomedical Photonic Imaging
772,200
U of U Commercialization Initiatives
321,900
U of U Equipment and Other
1,700,000
USU Applied Nutrition Research
135,000
USU Synthetic Bio-Manufacturing Institute
2,371,700
USU Veterinary Diagnostics and Infectious Disease
2,063,600
USU Utah Advanced Transportation Institute
1,148,800
USU Energy Initiative
598,500
USU Equipment and Other
510,000
USU Commercialization Initiatives
580,000
Item 19
To Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - Technology Outreach and InnovationFrom General Fund
2,542,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
11,000
Schedule of Programs:
South
390,000
Central
568,000
North
568,000
East
558,000
Salt Lake SBIR-STTR Resource Center
314,700
Salt Lake BioInnovations Gateway (BiG)
155,000
Item 20
To Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - USTAR AdministrationFrom General Fund
971,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
146,300
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,117,500
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Item 21
To Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - DABC OperationsItem 21
From Liquor Control Fund
38,464,600
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director
1,932,800
Administration
851,000
Operations
2,053,400
Warehouse and Distribution
4,665,700
Stores and Agencies
28,961,700
Item 22
To Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Parents EmpoweredFrom GFR - Underage Drinking Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted Account
2,080,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
47,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(6,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Parents Empowered
2,122,200
Labor Commission
Item 23
To Labor CommissionItem 23
From General Fund
5,972,800
From Federal Funds
2,955,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
96,900
From General Fund Restricted - Industrial Accident Restricted Account
2,745,300
From General Fund Restricted - Workplace Safety Account
1,602,900
From Employers' Reinsurance Fund
73,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
250,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(150,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,804,800
Industrial Accidents
1,799,800
Appeals Board
12,100
Adjudication
1,218,200
Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety Division
1,483,900
Workplace Safety
1,134,900
Anti-Discrimination and Labor
2,212,400
Utah OSHA
3,721,300
Building Operations and Maintenance
160,000
Department of Commerce
Item 24
To Department of Commerce - Commerce General RegulationItem 24
From Federal Funds
300,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,335,700
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account
20,395,300
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account - Public Utilities Regulatory Fee
4,801,700
From General Fund Restricted - Factory Built Housing Fees
100,000
From General Fund Restricted - Geologist Education and Enforcement Account
10,000
From General Fund Restricted - Nurse Education & Enforcement Account
14,700
From General Fund Restricted - Pawnbroker Operations
129,900
From General Fund Restricted - Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account
20,000
From Pass-through
50,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
1,556,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(2,056,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
3,325,300
Occupational and Professional Licensing
9,678,700
Securities
2,150,500
Consumer Protection
1,915,800
Corporations and Commercial Code
2,454,700
Real Estate
2,228,000
Public Utilities
3,876,300
Office of Consumer Services
755,400
Building Operations and Maintenance
272,600
Item 25
To Department of Commerce - Building Inspector TrainingFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
262,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
975,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(775,900)
Schedule of Programs:
Building Inspector Training
462,300
Item 26
To Department of Commerce - Public Utilities Professional and Technical ServicesFrom General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account - Public Utilities Regulatory Fee
150,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
2,234,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(2,034,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Professional and Technical Services
350,000
Item 27
To Department of Commerce - Office of Consumer Services Professional and Technical ServicesFrom General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account - Public Utilities Regulatory Fee
500,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
1,850,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(1,550,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Professional and Technical Services
800,200
Financial Institutions
Item 28
To Financial Institutions - Financial Institutions AdministrationItem 28
From General Fund Restricted - Financial Institutions
7,029,700
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
6,809,700
Building Operations and Maintenance
220,000
Insurance Department
Item 29
To Insurance Department - Insurance Department AdministrationItem 29
From Federal Funds
1,231,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
8,600
From General Fund Restricted - Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver
89,100
From General Fund Restricted - Insurance Department Account
7,629,200
From General Fund Restricted - Insurance Fraud Investigation Account
2,237,400
From General Fund Restricted - Relative Value Study Account
84,000
From General Fund Restricted - Technology Development
626,000
From General Fund Restricted - Criminal Background Check
165,000
From General Fund Restricted - Captive Insurance
987,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
800,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(516,900)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
8,721,000
Relative Value Study
70,000
Insurance Fraud Program
2,475,000
Captive Insurers
1,065,800
Electronic Commerce Fee
780,000
GAP Waiver Program
55,000
Criminal Background Checks
175,000
Item 30
To Insurance Department - Health Insurance ActuaryFrom General Fund Restricted - Health Insurance Actuarial Review Account
147,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
137,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(127,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Health Insurance Actuary
157,000
Item 31
To Insurance Department - Bail Bond ProgramFrom General Fund Restricted - Bail Bond Surety Administration
23,500
Schedule of Programs:
Bail Bond Program
23,500
Item 32
To Insurance Department - Title Insurance ProgramFrom General Fund
4,400
From General Fund Restricted - Title Licensee Enforcement Account
85,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
11,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(11,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Title Insurance Program
90,200
Public Service Commission
Item 33
To Public Service CommissionItem 33
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,000
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account - Public Utilities Regulatory Fee
2,370,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
611,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(611,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
2,344,000
Building Operations and Maintenance
28,700
Item 34
To Public Service Commission - Speech and Hearing ImpairedFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
818,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
3,339,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(2,689,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Speech and Hearing Impaired
1,468,600
Subsection 1(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. Where applicable, the Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts among funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the recipient funds or accounts may be made without further legislative action according to a fund or account's applicable authorizing statute.
Department of Heritage and Arts
Item 35
To Department of Heritage and Arts - State Library Donation FundItem 35
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,500
From Interest Income
6,200
Schedule of Programs:
State Library Donation Fund
7,700
Item 36
To Department of Heritage and Arts - History Donation FundFrom Interest Income
1,500
Schedule of Programs:
History Donation Fund
1,500
Item 37
To Department of Heritage and Arts - State Arts Endowment FundFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
9,000
From Interest Income
1,500
Schedule of Programs:
State Arts Endowment Fund
10,500
Governor's Office of Economic Development
Item 38
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance AccountItem 38
From Interest Income
150,000
From Revenue Transfers - Within Agency
(250,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
25,555,000
From Ending Fund Balance
(22,755,000)
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance Account
2,700,000
Item 39
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Private Proposal Restricted Revenue FundFrom Beginning Fund Balance
7,000
From Ending Fund Balance
(7,000)
Item 40
To Governor's Office of Economic Development - Transient Room Tax FundFrom Transient Room Tax Fund
2,800,000
Schedule of Programs:
Transient Room Tax Fund
2,800,000
Department of Commerce
Item 41
To Department of Commerce - Architecture Education and Enforcement FundItem 41
From Licenses/Fees
20,600
From Beginning Fund Balance
19,400
Schedule of Programs:
Architecture Education and Enforcement Fund
40,000
Item 42
To Department of Commerce - Consumer Protection Education and Training FundFrom Licenses/Fees
498,000
From Interest Income
2,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
500,000
From Ending Fund Balance
(500,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund
500,000
Item 43
To Department of Commerce - Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist FundFrom Licenses/Fees
19,500
From Interest Income
500
From Beginning Fund Balance
124,900
From Ending Fund Balance
(114,900)
Schedule of Programs:
Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist Fund
30,000
Item 44
To Department of Commerce - Land Surveyor/Engineer Education and Enforcement FundFrom Licenses/Fees
500
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,000
From Ending Fund Balance
41,500
Schedule of Programs:
Land Surveyor/Engineer Education and Enforcement Fund
45,000
Item 45
To Department of Commerce - Landscapes Architects Education and Enforcement FundFrom Licenses/Fees
6,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,400
Schedule of Programs:
Landscapes Architects Education and Enforcement Fund
8,400
Item 46
To Department of Commerce - Physicians Education FundFrom Licenses/Fees
9,900
From Interest Income
100
From Beginning Fund Balance
49,400
From Ending Fund Balance
(29,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Physicians Education Fund
30,000
Item 47
To Department of Commerce - Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery FundFrom Licenses/Fees
147,000
From Interest Income
3,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
769,000
From Ending Fund Balance
(649,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund
270,000
Item 48
To Department of Commerce - Residence Lien Recovery FundFrom Licenses/Fees
190,000
From Interest Income
10,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,396,200
From Ending Fund Balance
(596,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Residence Lien Recovery Fund
1,000,000
Item 49
To Department of Commerce - Residential Mortgage Loan Education, Research, and Recovery FundFrom Licenses/Fees
217,000
From Interest Income
3,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
407,900
From Ending Fund Balance
(407,900)
Schedule of Programs:
RMLERR Fund
220,000
Item 50
To Department of Commerce - Securities Investor Education/Training/Enforcement FundFrom Licenses/Fees
295,000
From Interest Income
5,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
180,600
From Ending Fund Balance
(180,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Securities Investor Education/Training/Enforcement Fund
300,000
Insurance Department
Item 51
To Insurance Department - Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution FundItem 51
From General Fund Restricted - Insurance Fraud Investigation Account
322,300
Schedule of Programs:
Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution Fund
322,300
Item 52
To Insurance Department - Title Insurance Recovery Education and Research FundFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
42,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
380,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(363,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Title Insurance Recovery Education and Research Fund
59,500
Public Service Commission
Item 53
To Public Service Commission - Universal Telecommunications Support FundItem 53
From Licenses/Fees
13,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Universal Telecom Service Fund
13,000,000
Subsection 1(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts among the following funds or accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the recipient funds must be authorized elsewhere in an appropriations act.
Fund and Account Transfers
Item 54
To Fund and Account Transfers - General Fund Restricted - Rural Health Care Facilities FundItem 54
From General Fund
555,000
Schedule of Programs:
GFR - Rural Health Care Facilities Fund
555,000
Subsection 1(d). Transfers to Unrestricted Funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts to the unrestricted General, Education, or Uniform School Fund as indicated from the restricted funds or accounts indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the General, Education, or Uniform School Fund must be authorized elsewhere in an appropriations act.
Transfers to Unrestricted Funds
Item 55
To General FundItem 55
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account
265,400
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund
265,400
Subsection 1(e). Fiduciary Funds. The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances and changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
Labor Commission
Item 56
To Labor Commission - Employers Reinsurance FundItem 56
From Interest Income
2,900,000
From Dedicated Credits - Investments
250,000
From Premium Tax Collections
16,940,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
(37,516,400)
From Ending Fund Balance
21,702,200
Schedule of Programs:
Employers Reinsurance Fund
4,275,800
Item 57
To Labor Commission - Uninsured Employers FundFrom Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,286,000
From Interest Income
538,000
From Premium Tax Collections
2,250,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,530,000
From Ending Fund Balance
(3,802,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Uninsured Employers Fund
4,801,700
Section 2. Effective Date.
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2015.