NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS AFFAIRS,

AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET

2022 GENERAL SESSION

STATE OF UTAH

Chief Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson

House Sponsor: Bradley G. Last

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General Description:
     This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
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 $1,677,500 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022.
     This bill appropriates $73,100 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2022.
     This bill appropriates $1,070,800 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2022.
     This bill appropriates $114,133,700 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023, including:
     ▸     $50,819,700 from the General Fund; and
     ▸     $63,314,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
     This bill appropriates $44,403,700 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2023.
     This bill appropriates $12,000,000 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2023, including:
     ▸     $12,009,500 from the General Fund; and
     ▸     ($9,500) from various sources as detailed in this bill.
Other Special Clauses:
     Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect on July 1, 2022.
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 2022 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. These are additions to amounts otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2022.
     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
     Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Capitol Preservation Board in item 14, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2021 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2022. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
Legislature
Item 2
     To Legislature - Senate
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
49,900

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(49,900)

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

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(182,800)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
(112,900)

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

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(526,500)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
799,800

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

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
200

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

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(232,500)

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

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,299,700

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,091,900)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
141,700

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

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
227,100

Schedule of Programs:
West Traverse Sentinel Landscape
668,300

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

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
50,000

Cemetery
90,600

Outreach Services
40,000

     Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs in Item 23, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2021 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2022. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
     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 10
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
186,700

From Closing Fund Balance
(113,600)

Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund
73,100

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

From Closing Fund Balance
(9,200)

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

From Closing Fund Balance
(1,045,600)

     Subsection 1(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 13
     To New Public Safety and Firefighter tier II Retirements Benefits Restricted Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,070,800

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

     Section 2. FY 2023 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.
     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 14
     To Capitol Preservation Board
From General Fund
5,649,400

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

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

     In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) report performance measures for the CPB line item, whose mission is "to be the stewards of the Capitol [to] maintain, improve, and oversee the buildings and grounds on the Capitol Hill Complex." The CPB shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, the CPB shall report the following performance measures: 1) Stewardship plan for a safe, sustainable environment through maintenance, facility operations, and improvements (Target = Report on number of major projects completed); 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 15
     To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund
3,289,400

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,926,100

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,926,100)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
3,289,400

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

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,554,600

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,441,700)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
5,516,900

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

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,497,200

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,497,200)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
10,424,100

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

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,485,800

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,485,800)

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

     The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA) report performance measures for the LFA line item, whose mission is to "affect good government through objective, accurate, relevant budget advice." The LFA shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, LFA shall report on the following performance measures: 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%); and 4) Timely fiscal notes (Target = 95%).
Item 19
     To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund
5,506,700

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,560,100

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,560,100)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
5,506,700

     The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative Auditor General (LAG) report performance measures for the LAG line item, whose mission is "to serve the Utah Legislature and the citizens of Utah by providing objective and credible information, in-depth analysis, findings, and conclusions that help legislators and other decision-makers improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability." The LAG shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, LAG shall report on the following performance measures: (1) Total audits completed each year (Target = 20); (2) Number of agency recommendations and implementation status (implemented, in process, partial implementation, or not implemented); and (3) Number of legislative recommendations and implementation status (implemented, in process, partial implementation, or not implemented).
Item 20
     To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund
6,016,400

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,000

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,590,700

From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,382,900)

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,481,000

Pass-Through
711,800

Information Technology
4,231,400

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

Schedule of Programs:
Digital Wellness Commission
300,000

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

From Federal Funds
58,977,000

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
46,100

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

From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,772,900

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,332,600

Operations and Maintenance
66,859,000

Tuition Assistance
1,200,000

     In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance measures for the UNG line item, whose mission is "to provide mission-ready military forces to assist both state and federal authorities in times of emergency or war." The UNG shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, UNG shall report on the following performance measures: 1) Personnel readiness (Target = 100% assigned strength); 2) Individual training readiness (Target = 90% completion of qualifications); 3) Collective unit training readiness (Target = 100% fulfillment of every mission assigned by the Commander in Chief; 4) Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status Report of category 2 or higher for each facility); 5) Facility maintenance cost per square foot (Target = $3.50); 6) Utility cost per square foot (Target = $2.14); 7) Tuition assistance applications fulfilled (Target = 700); and 8) Percentage of tuition assistance applications fulfilled (Target = 75%)
     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.
     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 23
     To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
373,500

From Beginning Fund Balance
1,523,100

From Closing Fund Balance
(1,106,200)

Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund
790,400

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

From Beginning Fund Balance
361,000

From Closing Fund Balance
(361,000)

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

     In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line item, which "is focused on enriching the lives of our fellow service members by offering a selection of military services and discounts." The UNG shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, UNG shall report on the following performance measures: 1) Financial sustainability (Target = Ratio of income to expenses at least 100%); and 2) Enhanced morale (Target = Average score of 4 or higher [out of 5] on customer feedback).
     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 25
     To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From General Fund
9,500

From Beginning Fund Balance
357,000

From Closing Fund Balance
(366,500)

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

From Beginning Fund Balance
101,800

From Closing Fund Balance
(101,800)

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

     Section 3. FY 2023 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 for programs reviewed during the accountable budget process. These are additions to amounts otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2023.
     Subsection 3(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.
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 28
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs
From General Fund
2,798,000

From Federal Funds
682,400

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
307,900

Schedule of Programs:
Administration
468,300

Cemetery
823,700

Military Affairs
146,200

Outreach Services
2,085,100

State Approving Agency
265,000

     In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA) report performance measures for the DVMA line item, whose purpose is to "Advocate for and honor veterans for their unique contributions; Connect veterans, family members, community groups, service organizations, military installations, support groups, and other stakeholders to each other and external resources; and Grow military missions and associated military installation workloads, consistent with national security." The DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, DVMA shall report on the following performance measures: 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 who are connected to appropriate services (Target = 10% annual increase); and 4) Veterans cemetery customer satisfaction (Target = 95%).
Item 29
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - DVMA Pass Through
From General Fund
920,000

Schedule of Programs:
DVMA Pass Through
920,000

     Subsection 3(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.
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 30
     To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds
40,643,700

From Dedicated Credits Revenue
232,900

From Beginning Fund Balance
9,369,100

From Closing Fund Balance
(9,369,100)

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

     In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA) report performance measures for the Veterans Nursing Home line item, whose purpose is to accept donations and gifts, and receive funds from state and federal agencies, insurance reimbursements, or cash payments, for the benefit of each home and its residents. The DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1, 2022 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2022 appropriations bills. For FY 2023, DVMA shall report on the following performance measures: 1) Occupancy rate (Target = 95% average); 2) Number of homes in top 30% of all veterans homes nationally (Target = 3); 3) Performance ratings (Target = 4.75 [out of 5]); and 4) Customer satisfaction (Target = 4.5 [out of 5]).
     Section 4. 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 and Section 3 of this bill take effect on July 1, 2022.