NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS' AFFAIRS,
AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET

2019 GENERAL SESSION

STATE OF UTAH

Chief Sponsor: Bradley G. Last

Senate Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson

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General Description:
     This bill supplements or reduces appropriations previously provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019; and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
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 $1,011,100 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2019, including:
     ▸     $760,000 from the General Fund;
     ▸     $251,100 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
     This bill appropriates ($569,500) in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2019.
     This bill appropriates $109,754,800 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2020, including:
     ▸     $50,717,500 from the General Fund;
     ▸     $59,037,300 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
     This bill appropriates $42,514,600 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2020.
     This bill appropriates $9,500 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2020, all of which is from the General Fund.
Other Special Clauses:
     Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 of this bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.
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 2019 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year 2019.
     Subsection 1(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 1
     To Capitol Preservation Board
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(33,300)

Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board
(33,300)

Legislature
Item 2
     To Legislature - Senate
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(108,400)

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
108,400

Item 3
     To Legislature - House of Representatives
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
351,600

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(351,600)

Item 4
     To Legislature - Legislative Printing
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
83,500

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(83,500)

Item 5
     To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,520,600

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,870,600)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
(350,000)

Item 6
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(52,600)

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
52,600

Item 7
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
139,700

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(139,700)

Item 8
     To Legislature - Legislative Support
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,301,000)

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,301,000

Item 9
     To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund, One-Time
760,000

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
403,400

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(403,400)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
760,000

Utah National Guard
Item 10
     To Utah National Guard
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
63,700

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
(293,700)

Operations and Maintenance
325,100

Tuition Assistance
32,300

Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 11
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs
From Federal Funds, One-Time
3,600

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
567,100

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
283,400

Cemetery
183,600

Outreach Services
103,700

     Subsection 1(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 12
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
25,200

From Beginning Fund Balance
354,000

From Closing Fund Balance
(383,700)

Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund
(4,500)

Utah National Guard
Item 13
     To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(308,300)

From Beginning Fund Balance
50,800

From Closing Fund Balance
(82,100)

Schedule of Programs:
National Guard MWR Fund
(339,600)

Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 14
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds, One-Time
(105,300)

From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
136,400

From Interest Income, One-Time
(31,100)

From Beginning Fund Balance
1,984,900

From Closing Fund Balance
(2,210,300)

Schedule of Programs:
Veterans Nursing Home Fund
(225,400)

     Section 2. FY 2020 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.
     Subsection 2(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 15
     To Capitol Preservation Board
From General Fund
4,617,200

Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board
4,617,200

     The Legislature intends that the Capitol Preservation Board report by October 15, 2019 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Capitol Preservation Board line item: (1) Stewardship plan for a safe, sustainable environment through maintenance, facility operations, and improvements (Target = 100 year life); (2) Provision of high quality tours, information, and education to the public (Target = 50,000 students and 200,000 visitors annually); (3) Provision of event and scheduling program for all government meetings, free speech activities, and public events (Target = 4,000 annually); and (4) Provision of exhibit and curatorial services on Capitol Hill to maintain the collections of artifacts for use and enjoyment of the general public (Target = 9,000 items).
Legislature
Item 16
     To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund
3,073,500

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,113,200

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,113,200)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
3,073,500

Item 17
     To Legislature - House of Representatives
From General Fund
5,196,200

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,575,100

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,575,100)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
5,196,200

Item 18
     To Legislature - Legislative Printing
From General Fund
609,600

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
258,700

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
609,700

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(609,700)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
868,300

Item 19
     To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From General Fund
11,526,500

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,579,900

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,579,900)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
11,526,500

     The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel report by October 31, 2019 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on performance measures used to gauge accomplishment of office goals, missions, and outcomes.
Item 20
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From General Fund
3,538,400

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,561,400

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,561,400)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research
3,538,400

     The Legislature intends that the Legislative Fiscal Analyst report by October 31, 2019 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on the following performance measures for the Legislative Fiscal Analyst line item: (1) On-target revenue estimates (Target = 92% accurate for estimates 18 months out, 98% accurate for estimates four months out); (2) Correct appropriations bills (Target = 99%); (3) Unrevised fiscal notes (Target = 99.5%); (4) Timely fiscal notes (Target = 95%); and (5) Timely performance notes (Target = 85%).
Item 21
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund
4,470,100

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,130,200

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,130,200)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
4,470,100

     The Legislature intends that the Legislative Auditor General report by October 31, 2019 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on the following performance measures for the Legislative Auditor General line item: (1) Total audits completed each year (Target = 18); (2) Agency recommendations implemented (Target = 98%); and (3) Legislative recommendations implemented (Target = 100%).
Item 22
     To Legislature - Legislative Support
From General Fund
411,800

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
274,500

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(274,500)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
411,800

Item 23
     To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund
1,274,200

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
403,400

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(403,400)

Schedule of Programs:
Human Resources
250,000

Administration
1,024,200

Utah National Guard
Item 24
     To Utah National Guard
From General Fund
7,168,500

From General Fund, One-Time
5,464,300

From Federal Funds
57,769,800

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
45,000

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,293,600

Operations and Maintenance
68,154,000

Tuition Assistance
1,000,000

     The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 15, 2019 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the National Guard line item: (1) Personnel readiness (Target = 100% assigned strength); (2) Individual training readiness (Target = 90% Military Occupational Specialty qualification); (3) Collective unit training readiness (Target = 100% fulfillment of every mission assigned by the Commander in Chief and, for units in training years 3 and 4 of the Sustainment Readiness Model, 80% attendance at unit annual training); and (4) Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status Report of category 2 or higher for each facility).
     The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard be allowed to increase its vehicle fleet by up to three vehicles with funding from existing appropriations.
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 25
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs
From General Fund
3,367,200

From Federal Funds
659,300

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
304,500

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
640,700

Cemetery
797,300

Military Affairs
800,600

Outreach Services
1,837,800

State Approving Agency
254,600

     The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 15, 2019 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Veterans' and Military Affairs line item: (1) Provide programs that assist veterans with filing and receiving compensation, pension, and educational benefits administered by the U.S. Veterans' Administration (Target = 5% annual growth); (2) Assist in ensuring veterans are employed in the Utah workforce (Target = Veterans' unemployment rate no greater than the statewide unemployment rate); (3) Increase the number of current conflict veterans that are connected to appropriate services (Target = 10% annual increase); (4) Provide veterans with a full range of burial services and related benefits that reflect dignity, compassion, and respect (Target = 95% satisfaction); and (5) Identify, plan, and advise on military mission workload opportunities through engagement with federal and state parties and decision makers (Target = 95%).
     The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs be allowed to increase its vehicle fleet for nursing home operations by up to two vehicles with funding from existing appropriations.
     Subsection 2(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 26
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
494,800

From Beginning Fund Balance
898,300

From Closing Fund Balance
(751,100)

Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund
642,000

Utah National Guard
Item 27
     To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,200,000

From Beginning Fund Balance
200,000

From Closing Fund Balance
(200,000)

Schedule of Programs:
National Guard MWR Fund
1,200,000

     The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 15, 2019 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line item: (1) Sustainability (Target = Income equal to or greater than expenses); and (2) Enhanced morale (Target = 70% positive feedback).
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 28
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds
40,440,600

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
232,000

From Beginning Fund Balance
7,000,000

From Closing Fund Balance
(7,000,000)

Schedule of Programs:
Veterans Nursing Home Fund
40,672,600

     The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 15, 2019 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Veterans' Nursing Home Fund line item: (1) Occupancy rate (Target = 95% average); (2) Compliance with all state and federal regulations for operations, licensing, and payments (Target = 95%); (3) Best in class rating in all national customer satisfaction surveys (Target = 80%); and (4) Deviations in operations, safety, or payments are addressed within specified times (Target = 95%).
     Subsection 2(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts between the following funds or accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the funds to which the money is transferred must be authorized by an appropriation.
Item 29
     To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From General Fund
9,500

Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account  
9,500

     Section 3. Effective Date.
     If approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, Section 1 of this bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah Constitution Article VII, Section 8 without the Governor's signature, or in the case of a veto, the date of override. Section 2 of this bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.