NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS AFFAIRS,
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AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET
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2023 GENERAL SESSION
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STATE OF UTAH
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Chief Sponsor: Val L. Peterson
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Senate Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
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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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023
12 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year
13 beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
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 ▸ provides intent language.
19 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
20 This bill appropriates $6,781,300 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023,
21 including:
22 ▸ $835,900 from the General Fund; and
23 ▸ $5,945,400 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
24 This bill appropriates ($276,800) in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2023.
25 This bill appropriates $122,876,200 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2024,
26 including:
27 ▸ $58,909,600 from the General Fund;
28 ▸ $200,000 from the Income Tax Fund; and
29 ▸ $63,766,600 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
30 This bill appropriates $44,270,100 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2024.
31 This bill appropriates $12,000,000 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year
32 2024, including:
33 ▸ $12,009,500 from the General Fund; and
34 ▸ ($9,500) from various sources as detailed in this bill.
35 Other Special Clauses:
36 Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect
37 on July 1, 2023.
38 Utah Code Sections Affected:
39 ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
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41 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
42 Section 1. FY 2023 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
43 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. These are additions to amounts
44 otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2023.
45 Subsection 1(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
46 Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
47 money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
48 Utah.
49 Capitol Preservation Board
50 Item 1
To Capitol Preservation Board50 Item 1
51 Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code
52 Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided
53 for the Capitol Preservation Board in item 14, Chapter 9, Laws
54 of Utah 2022 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2023. Use of
55 any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
56 Legislature
57 Item 2
To Legislature - Senate57 Item 2
58 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(148,100)
59 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
148,100
60 Item 3
To Legislature - House of Representatives61 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(50,900)
62 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(62,000)
63 Schedule of Programs:
64 Administration
(112,900)
65 Item 4
To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General66 Counsel
67 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,591,500
68 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,591,500)
69 Item 5
To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst70 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(55,600)
71 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
55,600
72 Item 6
To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General73 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
120,900
74 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(120,900)
75 Item 7
To Legislature - Legislative Services76 From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(14,500)
77 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
614,600
78 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(822,400)
79 Schedule of Programs:
80 Administration
(222,300)
81 Item 8
To Legislature - Legislative Services Digital Wellness82 Commission
83 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
997,600
84 Schedule of Programs:
85 Digital Wellness Commission
997,600
86 Utah National Guard
87 Item 9
To Utah National Guard87 Item 9
88 From General Fund, One-Time
818,600
89 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,561,000
90 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,554,900)
91 Schedule of Programs:
92 Administration
36,600
93 Operations and Maintenance
3,822,300
94 West Traverse Sentinel Landscape
965,800
95 Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
96 Item 10
To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and96 Item 10
97 Military Affairs
98 From General Fund, One-Time
17,300
99 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,276,900
100 Schedule of Programs:
101 Administration
294,200
102 Cemetery
650,000
103 Outreach Services
350,000
104 Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code
105 Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided
106 for the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs in Item 28,
107 Chapter 9, Laws of Utah 2022 not lapse at the close of Fiscal
108 Year 2023. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time
109 operations costs.
110 Subsection 1(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
111 following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
112 amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
113 accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
114 accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
115 Capitol Preservation Board
116 Item 11
To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund116 Item 11
117 From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(170,200)
118 From Beginning Fund Balance
296,000
119 From Closing Fund Balance
(402,600)
120 Schedule of Programs:
121 State Capitol Fund
(276,800)
122 Utah National Guard
123 Item 12
To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund123 Item 12
124 From Beginning Fund Balance
(94,600)
125 From Closing Fund Balance
94,600
126 Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
127 Item 13
To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans127 Item 13
128 Nursing Home Fund
129 From Beginning Fund Balance
6,185,300
130 From Closing Fund Balance
(6,185,300)
131 Subsection 1(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes
132 the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts between the following funds or
133 accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the funds to which the money is transferred
134 must be authorized by an appropriation.
135 Item 14
To Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund136 From Beginning Fund Balance
(101,800)
137 From Closing Fund Balance
101,800
138 Section 2. FY 2024 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
139 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
140 Subsection 2(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
141 Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
142 money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
143 Utah.
144 Legislature
145 Item 15
To Legislature - Senate145 Item 15
146 From General Fund
4,280,000
147 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,778,000
148 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,778,000)
149 Schedule of Programs:
150 Administration
4,280,000
151 Item 16
To Legislature - House of Representatives152 From General Fund
6,955,900
153 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,503,700
154 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,503,700)
155 Schedule of Programs:
156 Administration
6,955,900
157 Item 17
To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General158 Counsel
159 From General Fund
11,441,000
160 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,088,700
161 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(7,088,700)
162 Schedule of Programs:
163 Administration
11,441,000
164 The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative
165 Research and General Counsel (LRGC) report performance
166 measures for the LRGC line item, which "is responsible for
167 drafting and processing all legislation, performing policy
168 research and analysis, providing legal counsel, and staffing
169 legislative committees." The LRGC shall report to the
170 Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2023 the final
171 status of performance measures established in FY 2023
172 appropriations bills. For FY 2024, LRGC shall report on the
173 following performance measures: 1) Bills numbered within two
174 business days after receiving approval from the sponsor
175 (Target = 95%); 2) Bills numbered on the first day of the
176 annual general session (Target = 200 bills); 3) Live priority
177 bills completed or abandoned by the 5th Friday of the annual
178 general session (Target = 80%); 4) Timely distribution of
179 "Interim Highlights" to the Legislature (Target = Four business
180 days after interim); 5) Review bills that have passed a chamber
181 within 24 hours of the bill's passage (Target = 98%); 6)
182 Comply with court-established deadlines when representing the
183 Legislature, a legislator, or a legislative employee in litigation
184 (Target = 100%); 7) Comply with time limits for submission of
185 ballot titles and impartial analyses (Target = 100%); and 8)
186 Comply with Open and Public Meeting notice requirements for
187 legislative committees (Target = 100%).
188 Item 18
To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst189 From General Fund
4,588,100
190 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,430,200
191 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,381,300)
192 Schedule of Programs:
193 Administration and Research
4,637,000
194 The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative
195 Fiscal Analyst (LFA) report performance measures for the
196 LFA line item, whose mission is to "affect good government
197 through objective, accurate, relevant budget advice." The LFA
198 shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October
199 31, 2023 the final status of performance measures established
200 in FY 2023 appropriations bills. For FY 2024, LFA shall report
201 on the following performance measures: 1) On-target revenue
202 estimates (Target = 92% accurate for estimates 18 months out,
203 98% accurate for estimates four months out); 2) Correct
204 appropriations bills (Target = 99%); 3) Unrevised fiscal notes
205 (Target = 99.5%); and 4) Timely fiscal notes (Target = 95%).
206 Item 19
To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General207 From General Fund
5,904,500
208 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,681,000
209 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,681,000)
210 Schedule of Programs:
211 Administration
5,904,500
212 The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative
213 Auditor General (LAG) report performance measures for the
214 LAG line item, whose mission is "to serve the Utah Legislature
215 and the citizens of Utah by providing objective and credible
216 information, in-depth analysis, findings, and conclusions that
217 help legislators and other decision-makers improve programs,
218 reduce costs, and promote accountability." The LAG shall
219 report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31,
220 2023 the final status of performance measures established in
221 FY 2023 appropriations bills. For FY 2024, LAG shall report
222 on the following performance measures: 1) Total audits
223 completed each year (Target = 20); 2) Number of agency
224 recommendations and implementation status (implemented, in
225 process, partial implementation, or not implemented); and 3)
226 Number of legislative recommendations and implementation
227 status (implemented, in process, partial implementation, or not
228 implemented).
229 Item 20
To Legislature - Legislative Services230 From General Fund
6,768,500
231 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,000
232 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,205,300
233 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,205,300)
234 Schedule of Programs:
235 Administration
1,435,900
236 Pass-Through
786,800
237 Information Technology
4,745,800
238 The Legislature intends that Legislative Services (LS)
239 report performance measures for the LS line item, which
240 provides centralized "back office" administrative functions for
241 the legislative branch. The LS shall report to the Subcommittee
242 on Oversight before October 31, 2023 the final status of
243 performance measures established in FY 2023 appropriations
244 bills. For FY 2024, LS shall report on the following
245 performance measures: 1) File server up-time (Target = 95%);
246 2) Microsoft Secure score (Target = 85%); 3) Legislative
247 committee rooms opened, tested, and ready for meetings no
248 later than one hour before any scheduled meetings (Target =
249 100%); 4) Employee onboarding completed within three
250 business days (Target = 100% and provide actual numbers).
251 Item 21
To Legislature - Legislative Services Digital Wellness252 Commission
253 From General Fund
300,000
254 Schedule of Programs:
255 Digital Wellness Commission
300,000
256 Utah National Guard
257 Item 22
To Utah National Guard257 Item 22
258 From General Fund
8,274,300
259 From Federal Funds
59,645,400
260 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
46,500
261 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,554,900
262 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(782,000)
263 Schedule of Programs:
264 Administration
1,526,400
265 Operations and Maintenance
68,012,700
266 Tuition Assistance
1,200,000
267 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard be
268 allowed to increase its vehicle fleet by up to three vehicles with
269 funding from existing appropriations.
270 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
271 that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
272 measures for the UNG line item, whose mission is "to provide
273 mission-ready military forces to assist both state and federal
274 authorities in times of emergency or war." The UNG shall
275 report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the
276 Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before October 1,
277 2023 the final status of performance measures established in
278 FY 2023 appropriations bills. For FY 2024, UNG shall report
279 on the following performance measures: 1) Personnel readiness
280 (Target = 100% assigned strength); 2) Individual training
281 completion (Target = 90% completion of qualifications); 3)
282 National Guard Mission Fulfillment (Target = 100%
283 fulfillment of every mission assigned by the Commander in
284 Chief; 4) Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status
285 Report of category 2 or better for each facility); 5) Facility
286 project federal share (Target = 75%); 6) Facility maintenance
287 cost per square foot (Target = $3.00); 7) Utility cost per square
288 foot (Target = $2.00); 8) Tuition assistance applications
289 fulfilled (Target = 700); and 9) Percentage of tuition assistance
290 applications fulfilled (Target = 75%).
291 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
292 that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
293 measures for the West Traverse Sentinel Landscape Program,
294 whose purpose is "to provide: matching funds for established
295 federal funding programs concerning sentinel landscapes;
296 matching funds for local and private funding programs that
297 assist with sentinel landscape designations; and incentives for
298 landowners who voluntarily participate in land management
299 practices that are consistent with Camp Williams's military
300 missions." The UNG shall report to the Office of the
301 Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of
302 Planning and Budget before October 1, 2023 the final status of
303 performance measures established in FY 2023 appropriations
304 bills. For FY 2024, UNG shall report on the following
305 performance measures: 1) Number of acres preserved; 2)
306 Number of acres under agreement for preservation.
307 Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
308 Item 23
To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and308 Item 23
309 Military Affairs
310 From General Fund
3,156,000
311 From Federal Funds
702,200
312 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
350,700
313 Schedule of Programs:
314 Administration
682,300
315 Cemetery
861,600
316 State Approving Agency
271,000
317 Outreach Services
2,243,700
318 Military Affairs
150,300
319 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
320 that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA)
321 report performance measures for the DVMA line item, whose
322 purpose is to "Advocate for and honor veterans for their unique
323 contributions; Connect veterans, family members, community
324 groups, service organizations, military installations, support
325 groups, and other stakeholders to each other and external
326 resources; and Grow military missions and associated military
327 installation workloads, consistent with national security." The
328 DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal
329 Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
330 before October 1, 2023 the final status of performance
331 measures established in FY 2023 appropriations bills. For FY
332 2024, DVMA shall report on the following performance
333 measures: 1) Provide programs that assist veterans with filing
334 and receiving compensation, pension, and educational benefits
335 administered by the U.S. Veterans Administration (Target =
336 5% annual growth); 2) Veterans benefits received (Target =
337 $600 million); 3) Assist in ensuring veterans are employed in
338 the Utah workforce (Target = Veterans unemployment rate no
339 greater than the statewide unemployment rate); 4) Increase the
340 number of current conflict veterans who are connected to
341 appropriate services (Target = 10% annual increase); and 5)
342 Veterans cemetery customer satisfaction (Target = 4.75 out of
343 5).
344 Item 24
To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - DVMA Pass345 Through
346 From General Fund
1,547,500
347 From Income Tax Fund
200,000
348 Schedule of Programs:
349 DVMA Pass Through
1,747,500
350 Subsection 2(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
351 following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
352 amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
353 accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
354 accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
355 Utah National Guard
356 Item 25
To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund356 Item 25
357 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,755,700
358 From Beginning Fund Balance
266,400
359 From Closing Fund Balance
(266,400)
360 Schedule of Programs:
361 National Guard MWR Fund
2,755,700
362 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
363 that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance
364 measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line
365 item, which "is focused on enriching the lives of our fellow
366 service members by offering a selection of military services
367 and discounts." The UNG shall report to the Office of the
368 Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of
369 Planning and Budget before October 1, 2023 the final status of
370 performance measures established in FY 2023 appropriations
371 bills. For FY 2024, UNG shall report on the following
372 performance measures: 1) Financial sustainability (Target =
373 Ratio of income to expenses at least 100%); and 2) Enhanced
374 morale (Target = Average score of 70% or higher positive
375 customer feedback).
376 Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
377 Item 26
To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans377 Item 26
378 Nursing Home Fund
379 From Federal Funds
40,647,600
380 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
232,800
381 From Beginning Fund Balance
15,554,400
382 From Closing Fund Balance
(15,554,400)
383 Schedule of Programs:
384 Veterans Nursing Home Fund
40,880,400
385 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends
386 that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA)
387 report performance measures for the Veterans Nursing Home
388 line item, whose purpose is to accept donations and gifts, and
389 receive funds from state and federal agencies, insurance
390 reimbursements, or cash payments, for the benefit of each
391 home and its residents. The DVMA shall report to the Office of
392 the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of
393 Planning and Budget before October 1, 2023 the final status of
394 performance measures established in FY 2023 appropriations
395 bills. For FY 2024, DVMA shall report on the following
396 performance measures: 1) Occupancy rate (Target = 95%
397 average); 2) Number of homes in top 30% of all veterans
398 homes nationally (Target = 3); 3) Performance ratings (Target
399 = 4.75 [out of 5]); and 4) Customer satisfaction (Target = 4.5
400 [out of 5]).
401 Subsection 2(c). Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. The Legislature authorizes
402 the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts between the following funds or
403 accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the funds to which the money is transferred
404 must be authorized by an appropriation.
405 Item 27
To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits406 Account
407 From General Fund
9,500
408 From Beginning Fund Balance
366,500
409 From Closing Fund Balance
(376,000)
410 Item 28
To Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund411 From General Fund
12,000,000
412 Schedule of Programs:
413 Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund
12,000,000
414 Section 3. FY 2024 Appropriations. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
415 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 for programs reviewed during the
416 accountable budget process. These are additions to amounts otherwise appropriated for fiscal year
417 2024.
418 Subsection 3(a). Operating and Capital Budgets. Under the terms and conditions of
419 Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of
420 money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of
421 Utah.
422 Capitol Preservation Board
423 Item 29
To Capitol Preservation Board423 Item 29
424 From General Fund
5,693,800
425 Schedule of Programs:
426 Capitol Preservation Board
5,693,800
427 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends
428 that the Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) report performance
429 measures for the CPB line item, whose mission is "to be the
430 stewards of the Capitol [to] maintain, improve, and oversee the
431 buildings and grounds on the Capitol Hill Complex." The CPB
432 shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and
433 to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget before
434 October 1, 2023 the final status of performance measures
435 established in FY 2023 appropriations bills. For FY 2024, the
436 CPB shall report the following performance measures: 1)
437 Stewardship plan for a safe, sustainable environment through
438 maintenance, facility operations, and improvements (Target =
439 Report on number of major projects completed); 2) Provision
440 of high quality tours, information, and education to the public
441 (Target = 50,000 students and 200,000 visitors annually); 3)
442 Provision of event and scheduling program for all government
443 meetings, free speech activities, and public events (Target =
444 4,000 annually); and 4) Provision of exhibit and curatorial
445 services on Capitol Hill to maintain the collections of artifacts
446 for use and enjoyment of the general public (Target = 9,000
447 items).
448 Subsection 3(b). Expendable Funds and Accounts. The Legislature has reviewed the
449 following expendable funds. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
450 amounts between funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or
451 accounts to which the money is transferred may be made without further legislative action, in
452 accordance with statutory provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
453 Capitol Preservation Board
454 Item 30
To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund454 Item 30
455 From Dedicated Credits Revenue
280,000
456 From Beginning Fund Balance
1,508,800
457 From Closing Fund Balance
(1,154,800)
458 Schedule of Programs:
459 State Capitol Fund
634,000
460 Section 4. Effective Date.
461 If approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, Section 1 of this bill
462 takes effect upon approval by the Governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of
463 Utah Constitution Article VII, Section 8 without the Governor's signature, or in the case of a veto,
464 the date of override. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect on July 1, 2023.