This document includes Senate 3rd Reading Floor Amendments incorporated into the bill on Wed, Jan 26, 2022 at 1:15 PM by lpoole.
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NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS AFFAIRS,

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AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET

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2022 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson

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House Sponsor: Bradley G. Last

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and
11     operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022
12     and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year
13     beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
14     Highlighted Provisions:
15          This bill:
16          ▸     provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
17          ▸     provides appropriations for other purposes as described.
18     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
19          This bill appropriates $1,677,500 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022.
20          This bill appropriates $73,100 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2022.
21          This bill appropriates $1,070,800 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2022.
22          This bill appropriates $114,133,700 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023,
23     including:
24          ▸     $50,819,700 from the General Fund; and
25          ▸     $63,314,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
26          This bill appropriates $44,403,700 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2023.
27          This bill appropriates $12,000,000 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year
28     2023, including:
29          ▸     $12,009,500 from the General Fund; and
30          ▸     ($9,500) from various sources as detailed in this bill.
31     Other Special Clauses:
32          Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect
33     on July 1, 2022.
34     Utah Code Sections Affected:
35          ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
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37     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
38          Section 1. FY 2022 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
39     fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. These are additions to amounts
40     otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2022.
41          Subsection 1(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
42     Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
43     money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
44     Utah.
45     Capitol Preservation Board
46     Item 1
     To Capitol Preservation Board
47          Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code
48     Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided
49     for the Capitol Preservation Board in item 14, Chapter 4, Laws
50     of Utah 2021 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2022. Use of
51     any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
52     Legislature
53     Item 2
     To Legislature - Senate
54     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
49,900

55     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(49,900)

56     Item 3
     To Legislature - House of Representatives
57     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
69,900

58     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(182,800)

59     Schedule of Programs:
60     Administration
(112,900)

61     Item 4
     To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General
62     Counsel
63     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,326,300

64     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(526,500)

65     Schedule of Programs:
66     Administration
799,800

67     Item 5
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
68     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(200)

69     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
200

70     Item 6
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
71     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
232,500

72     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(232,500)

73     Item 7
     To Legislature - Legislative Services
74     From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(66,100)

75     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,299,700

76     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,091,900)

77     Schedule of Programs:
78     Administration
141,700

79     Utah National Guard
80     Item 8
     To Utah National Guard
81     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
441,200

82     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
227,100

83     Schedule of Programs:
84     West Traverse Sentinel Landscape
668,300

85     Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
86     Item 9
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and
87     Military Affairs
88     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
180,600

89     Schedule of Programs:
90     Administration
50,000

91     Cemetery
90,600

92     Outreach Services
40,000

93          Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code
94     Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided
95     for the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs in Item 23,
96     Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2021 not lapse at the close of Fiscal
97     Year 2022. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time
98     operations costs.
99          Subsection 1(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
100     following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
101     amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
102     accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
103     accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
104     Capitol Preservation Board
105     Item 10
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
106     From Beginning Fund Balance
186,700

107     From Closing Fund Balance
(113,600)

108     Schedule of Programs:
109     State Capitol Fund
73,100

110     Utah National Guard
111     Item 11
     To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
112     From Beginning Fund Balance
9,200

113     From Closing Fund Balance
(9,200)

114     Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
115     Item 12
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans
116     Nursing Home Fund
117     From Beginning Fund Balance
1,045,600

118     From Closing Fund Balance
(1,045,600)

119          Subsection 1(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes
120     the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts between the following funds or
121     accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the funds to which the money is transferred
122     must be authorized by an appropriation.
123     Item 13
     To New Public Safety and Firefighter tier II Retirements Benefits
124     Restricted Account
125     From Beginning Fund Balance
1,070,800

126     Schedule of Programs:
127     New Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II Retirement Benefits Restricted
128     Account
1,070,800

129          Section 2. FY 2023 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
130     fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
131          Subsection 2(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
132     Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
133     money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
134     Utah.
135     Capitol Preservation Board
136     Item 14
     To Capitol Preservation Board
137     From General Fund
5,649,400

138     From General Fund, One-Time
(1,386,800)

139     Schedule of Programs:
140     Capitol Preservation Board
4,262,600

141          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends
142     that the Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) report performance
143     measures for the CPB line item, whose mission is "to be the
144     stewards of the Capitol [to] maintain, improve, and oversee the
145     buildings and grounds on the Capitol Hill Complex." The CPB
146     shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and
147     to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before
148     October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures
149     established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, the
150     CPB shall report the following performance measures: 1)
151     Stewardship plan for a safe, sustainable environment through
152     maintenance, facility operations, and improvements (Target =
153     Report on number of major projects completed); 2) Provision
154     of high quality tours, information, and education to the public
155     (Target = 50,000 students and 200,000 visitors annually); 3)
156     Provision of event and scheduling program for all government
157     meetings, free speech activities, and public events (Target =
158     4,000 annually); and 4) Provision of exhibit and curatorial
159     services on Capitol Hill to maintain the collections of artifacts
160     for use and enjoyment of the general public (Target = 9,000
161     items).
162     Legislature
163     Item 15
     To Legislature - Senate
164     From General Fund
3,289,400

165     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,926,100

166     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,926,100)

167     Schedule of Programs:
168     Administration
3,289,400

169     Item 16
     To Legislature - House of Representatives
170     From General Fund
5,404,000

171     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,554,600

172     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,441,700)

173     Schedule of Programs:
174     Administration
5,516,900

175     Item 17
     To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General
176     Counsel
177     From General Fund
10,424,100

178     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,497,200

179     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,497,200)

180     Schedule of Programs:
181     Administration
10,424,100

182          The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative
183     Research and General Counsel (LRGC) report performance
184     measures for the LRGC line item, which "is responsible for
185     drafting and processing all legislation, performing policy
186     research and analysis, providing legal counsel, and staffing
187     legislative committees." The LRGC shall report to the
188     Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2022 the final
189     status of performance measures established in FY 2022
190     appropriations bills. For FY 2023, LRGC shall report on the
191     following performance measures: 1) Bills ready for
192     introduction within two business days after receiving approval
193     from the sponsor (Target = 95%); 2) Bills numbered and ready
194     for introduction on the first day of the annual general session
195     (Target = 200 bills); 3) Live priority bills completed or
196     abandoned by the 5th Friday of the session (Target = 85%); 4)
197     Timely distribution of "Interim Highlights" to the Legislature
198     (Target = Four business days after interim); 5) Review bills
199     that have passed a chamber within 24 hours of the bill's
200     passage (Target = 98%); 6) Comply with court-established
201     deadlines when representing the Legislature, a legislator, or a
202     legislative employee in litigation (Target = 100%); 7) Comply
203     with time limits for submission of ballot titles and impartial
204     analyses (Target = 100%); and 8) Comply with Open and
205     Public Meeting notice requirements for legislative committees
206     (Target = 100%).
207     Item 18
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
208     From General Fund
4,309,900

209     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,485,800

210     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,485,800)

211     Schedule of Programs:
212     Administration and Research
4,309,900

213          The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative
214     Fiscal Analyst (LFA) report performance measures for the
215     LFA line item, whose mission is to "affect good government
216     through objective, accurate, relevant budget advice." The LFA
217     shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October
218     31, 2022 the final status of performance measures established
219     in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, LFA shall report
220     on the following performance measures: 1) On-target revenue
221     estimates (Target = 92% accurate for estimates 18 months out,
222     98% accurate for estimates four months out); 2) Correct
223     appropriations bills (Target = 99%); 3) Unrevised fiscal notes
224     (Target = 99.5%); and 4) Timely fiscal notes (Target = 95%).
225     Item 19
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
226     From General Fund
5,506,700

227     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,560,100

228     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,560,100)


     229Schedule of Programs:
230     Administration
5,506,700

231          The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative
232     Auditor General (LAG) report performance measures for the
233     LAG line item, whose mission is "to serve the Utah Legislature
234     and the citizens of Utah by providing objective and credible
235     information, in-depth analysis, findings, and conclusions that
236     help legislators and other decision-makers improve programs,
237     reduce costs, and promote accountability." The LAG shall
238     report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31,
239     2022 the final status of performance measures established in
240     FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, LAG shall report
241     on the following performance measures: Ŝ→ ( ←Ŝ 1) Total
241a     audits
242     completed each year (Target = Ŝ→ [18] 20 ←Ŝ ); (2) Ŝ→
242a      Number of agency [Agency ]←Ŝ
243     recommendations Ŝ→ and implementation status ( ←Ŝ
243a      implemented Ŝ→ , in process, partial implementation, or
243b     not implemented) ←Ŝ Ŝ→ [(Target = 98%)] ←Ŝ ; and (3)Ŝ→
243c      Number of legislative ←Ŝ
244      Ŝ→ [Legislative] ←Ŝ recommendations Ŝ→ and
244a     implementation status ( ←Ŝ implemented Ŝ→ , in process,
244b      partial implementation, or not implemented) ←Ŝ Ŝ→ [
244c      (Target = 100%)] ←Ŝ .
245     Item 20
     To Legislature - Legislative Services
246     From General Fund
6,016,400

247     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,000

248     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,590,700

249     From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,382,900)

250     Schedule of Programs:
251     Administration
1,481,000

252     Pass-Through
711,800

253     Information Technology
4,231,400

254          The Legislature intends that Legislative Services (LS)
255     report performance measures for the LS line item, which
256     provides centralized "back office" administrative functions for
257     the legislative branch. The LS shall report to the Subcommittee
258     on Oversight before October 31, 2022 the final status of
259     performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations
260     bills. For FY 2023, LS shall report on the following
261     performance measures: 1) New employee onboarding and
262     computer account set up within one business day after
263     receiving notification of hire (Target = 100%); (2) Former
264     employee offboarding and computer account removed within
265     one business day after termination (Target = 100%); and (3)
266     Legislative committee rooms opened, tested, and ready for
267     meetings no later than one hour before any scheduled meetings
268     (Target = 100%).
269     Item 21
     To Legislature - Legislative Services Digital Wellness
270     Commission
271     From General Fund
300,000

272     Schedule of Programs:
273     Digital Wellness Commission
300,000

274     Utah National Guard
275     Item 22
     To Utah National Guard
276     From General Fund
7,588,600

277     From Federal Funds
58,977,000

278     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
46,100

279     From GFR Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II Retirement Benefits Account
280     
7,000

281     From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,772,900

282     Schedule of Programs:
283     Administration
1,332,600

284     Operations and Maintenance
66,859,000

285     Tuition Assistance
1,200,000

286          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
287     that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
288     measures for the UNG line item, whose mission is "to provide
289     mission-ready military forces to assist both state and federal
290     authorities in times of emergency or war." The UNG shall
291     report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the
292     Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1,
293     2022 the final status of performance measures established in
294     FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, UNG shall report
295     on the following performance measures: 1) Personnel readiness
296     (Target = 100% assigned strength); 2) Individual training
297     readiness (Target = 90% completion of qualifications); 3)
298     Collective unit training readiness (Target = 100% fulfillment of
299     every mission assigned by the Commander in Chief; 4)
300     Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status Report of
301     category 2 or higher for each facility); 5) Facility maintenance
302     cost per square foot (Target = $3.50); 6) Utility cost per square
303     foot (Target = $2.14); 7) Tuition assistance applications
304     fulfilled (Target = 700); and 8) Percentage of tuition assistance
305     applications fulfilled (Target = 75%)
306          The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard be
307     allowed to increase its vehicle fleet by up to three vehicles with
308     funding from existing appropriations.
309          Subsection 2(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
310     following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
311     amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
312     accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
313     accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
314     Capitol Preservation Board
315     Item 23
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
316     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
373,500

317     From Beginning Fund Balance
1,523,100

318     From Closing Fund Balance
(1,106,200)

319     Schedule of Programs:
320     State Capitol Fund
790,400

321     Utah National Guard
322     Item 24
     To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
323     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,736,700

324     From Beginning Fund Balance
361,000

325     From Closing Fund Balance
(361,000)

326     Schedule of Programs:
327     National Guard MWR Fund
2,736,700

328          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
329     that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
330     measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line
331     item, which "is focused on enriching the lives of our fellow
332     service members by offering a selection of military services
333     and discounts." The UNG shall report to the Office of the
334     Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of
335     Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of
336     performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations
337     bills. For FY 2023, UNG shall report on the following
338     performance measures: 1) Financial sustainability (Target =
339     Ratio of income to expenses at least 100%); and 2) Enhanced
340     morale (Target = Average score of 4 or higher [out of 5] on
341     customer feedback).
342          Subsection 2(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes
343     the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts between the following funds or
344     accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the funds to which the money is transferred
345     must be authorized by an appropriation.
346     Item 25
     To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits
347     Account
348     From General Fund
9,500

349     From Beginning Fund Balance
357,000

350     From Closing Fund Balance
(366,500)

351     Item 26
     To West Traverse Sentinel Landscape Fund
352          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
353     that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
354     measures for the West Traverse Sentinel Landscape Fund line
355     item, whose purpose is "to provide: matching funds for
356     established federal funding programs concerning sentinel
357     landscapes; matching funds for local and private funding
358     programs that assist with sentinel landscape designations; and
359     incentives for landowners who voluntarily participate in land
360     management practices that are consistent with Camp
361     Williams's military missions." The UNG shall report to the
362     Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's
363     Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final
364     status of performance measures established in FY 2022
365     appropriations bills. For FY 2023, UNG shall report on the
366     following performance measures: 1) Number of acres
367     preserved; 2) Number of acres under agreement for
368     preservation.
369     Item 27
     To Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund
370     From General Fund
12,000,000

371     From Beginning Fund Balance
101,800

372     From Closing Fund Balance
(101,800)

373     Schedule of Programs:
374     Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund
12,000,000

375          Section 3. FY 2023 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
376     fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 for programs reviewed during the
377     accountable budget process. These are additions to amounts otherwise appropriated for fiscal year
378     2023.
379          Subsection 3(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
380     Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
381     money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
382     Utah.
383     Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
384     Item 28
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and
385     Military Affairs
386     From General Fund
2,798,000

387     From Federal Funds
682,400

388     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
307,900

389     Schedule of Programs:
390     Administration
468,300

391     Cemetery
823,700

392     Military Affairs
146,200

393     Outreach Services
2,085,100

394     State Approving Agency
265,000

395          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
396     that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA)
397     report performance measures for the DVMA line item, whose
398     purpose is to "Advocate for and honor veterans for their unique
399     contributions; Connect veterans, family members, community
400     groups, service organizations, military installations, support
401     groups, and other stakeholders to each other and external
402     resources; and Grow military missions and associated military
403     installation workloads, consistent with national security." The
404     DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal
405     Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
406     before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance
407     measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY
408     2023, DVMA shall report on the following performance
409     measures: 1) Provide programs that assist veterans with filing
410     and receiving compensation, pension, and educational benefits
411     administered by the U.S. Veterans Administration (Target =
412     5% annual growth); 2) Assist in ensuring veterans are
413     employed in the Utah workforce (Target = Veterans
414     unemployment rate no greater than the statewide
415     unemployment rate); 3) Increase the number of current conflict
416     veterans who are connected to appropriate services (Target =
417     10% annual increase); and 4) Veterans cemetery customer
418     satisfaction (Target = 95%).
419     Item 29
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - DVMA Pass
420     Through
421     From General Fund
920,000

422     Schedule of Programs:
423     DVMA Pass Through
920,000

424          Subsection 3(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
425     following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
426     amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
427     accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
428     accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
429     Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
430     Item 30
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans
431     Nursing Home Fund
432     From Federal Funds
40,643,700

433     From Dedicated Credits Revenue
232,900

434     From Beginning Fund Balance
9,369,100

435     From Closing Fund Balance
(9,369,100)

436     Schedule of Programs:
437     Veterans Nursing Home Fund
40,876,600

438          In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
439     that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA)
440     report performance measures for the Veterans Nursing Home
441     line item, whose purpose is to accept donations and gifts, and
442     receive funds from state and federal agencies, insurance
443     reimbursements, or cash payments, for the benefit of each
444     home and its residents. The DVMA shall report to the Office of
445     the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of
446     Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of
447     performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations
448     bills. For FY 2023, DVMA shall report on the following
449     performance measures: 1) Occupancy rate (Target = 95%
450     average); 2) Number of homes in top 30% of all veterans
451     homes nationally (Target = 3); 3) Performance ratings (Target
452     = 4.75 [out of 5]); and 4) Customer satisfaction (Target = 4.5
453     [out of 5]).
454          Section 4. Effective Date.
455          If approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, Section 1 of this bill
456     takes effect upon approval by the Governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of
457     Utah Constitution Article VII, Section 8 without the Governor's signature, or in the case of a veto,
458     the date of override. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect on July 1, 2022.