Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 5 (2015GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Powell, K.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/25/2015

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
• provides appropriations for other purposes as described;
• approves employment levels for internal service funds; and
• approves capital acquisition amounts for internal service funds.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

RETIREMENT AND INDEPENDENT ENTITIES BASE BUDGET
2015 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Kraig Powell
Senate Sponsor: Todd Weiler
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LONG TITLE
General Description:
 This bill appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
Highlighted Provisions:
 This bill:
 ▸ provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
 ▸ provides appropriations for other purposes as described;
 ▸ approves employment levels for internal service funds; and
 ▸ approves capital acquisition amounts for internal service funds.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
 This bill appropriates $44,253,800 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2016, including:
 ▸ $3,494,400 from the General Fund;
 ▸ $18,582,700 from the Education Fund;
 ▸ $22,176,700 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $12,054,600 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2016.
Other Special Clauses:
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2015.
Utah Code Sections Affected:
 ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
 Section 1. 
FY 2016 Appropriations. 
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.
 Subsection 1(a). 
Operating and Capital Budgets. 
Under the terms and conditions of Utah Code Title 63J, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or fund accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the State of Utah.
Career Service Review Office
Item 1
 To Career Service Review Office
From General Fund
260,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
30,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
(30,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Career Service Review Office
260,500
Department of Human Resource Management
Item 2
 To Department of Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management
From General Fund
2,598,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
198,600
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
657,800
Policy
797,300
ALJ Compliance
75,200
Statewide Management Liability Training
248,600
Information Technology
1,218,400
Utah Education Network
Item 3
 To Utah Education Network
From General Fund
635,200
From Education Fund
18,582,700
From Federal Funds
3,154,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
17,024,900
From Dedicated Credits - Intragovernmental Revenue
455,400
From Other Financing Sources
559,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Appropriation Balances
583,100
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
2,069,900
Operations and Maintenance
375,400
Public Information
211,700
KUEN Broadcast
818,500
Technical Services
31,345,400
Course Management Systems
610,800
Instructional Support
3,404,100
Statewide Data Alliance
345,000
Utah Telehealth Network
1,815,200
 Subsection 1(b). 
Business-like Activities. 
The Legislature has reviewed the following proprietary funds. Under the terms and conditions of Utah Code 63J-1-410, for any included Internal Service Fund the Legislature approves budgets, full-time permanent positions, and capital acquisition amounts as indicated, and appropriates to the funds as indicated estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other charges. Where applicable, the Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts among funds and accounts as indicated.
Department of Human Resource Management
Item 4
 To Department of Human Resource Management - Human Resources Internal Service Fund
From Dedicated Credits - Intragovernmental Revenue
12,054,600
Schedule of Programs:
ISF - Field Services
10,878,700
ISF - Payroll Field Services
722,400
ISF - Legal Services
453,500
Budgeted FTE
142.0
 Section 2. 
Effective Date.
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2015.