Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 5 (2016GS)

Sponsor

Rep. McKell, M.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/16/2016

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; and
• provides appropriations for other purposes as described.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE,
 AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BASE BUDGET
2016 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Mike K. McKell
Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins
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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, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Highlighted Provisions:
 This bill:
 ▸ provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies; and
 ▸ provides appropriations for other purposes as described.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
 This bill appropriates $320,321,400 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2017, including:
 ▸ $66,049,400 from the General Fund;
 ▸ $254,272,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $7,522,800 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2017.
 This bill appropriates $56,152,600 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2017.
 This bill appropriates $5,379,800 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2017, including:
 ▸ $4,171,100 from the General Fund;
 ▸ $1,208,700 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $3,000,000 in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2017.
Other Special Clauses:
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2016.
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 2017 Appropriations. 
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
 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.
Department of Natural Resources
Item 1
 To Department of Natural Resources - Administration
From General Fund
2,514,800
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
78,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
150,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(50,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director
1,160,000
Administrative Services
1,034,400
Public Information Office
205,300
Lake Commissions
78,700
Law Enforcement
214,400
Item 2
 To Department of Natural Resources - Species Protection
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,450,000
From General Fund Restricted - Species Protection
631,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
200,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(200,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Species Protection
3,081,300
Item 3
 To Department of Natural Resources - Building Operations
From General Fund
1,788,800
Schedule of Programs:
Building Operations
1,788,800
Item 4
 To Department of Natural Resources - DNR Pass Through
From General Fund
1,158,400
Schedule of Programs:
DNR Pass Through
1,158,400
Item 5
 To Department of Natural Resources - Watershed
From General Fund
1,454,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
500,000
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
2,000,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
450,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(450,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Watershed
3,954,900
Item 6
 To Department of Natural Resources - Forestry, Fire and State Lands
From General Fund
2,513,100
From Federal Funds
6,500,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
6,500,000
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
6,153,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,705,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,100,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Division Administration
1,056,500
Fire Management
1,962,000
Fire Suppression Emergencies
2,200,000
Lands Management
886,600
Forest Management
4,194,300
Program Delivery
7,134,000
Lone Peak Center
3,156,200
Project Management
4,681,600
Item 7
 To Department of Natural Resources - Oil, Gas and Mining
From General Fund
1,584,100
From Federal Funds
7,546,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
242,500
From General Fund Restricted - Oil & Gas Conservation Account
4,328,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,965,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,615,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
2,184,600
Board
50,000
Oil and Gas Program
3,555,500
Minerals Reclamation
963,400
Coal Program
1,871,700
OGM Misc. Nonlapsing
350,000
Abandoned Mine
5,075,600
Item 8
 To Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources
From General Fund
6,156,600
From Federal Funds
24,894,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
106,300
From General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection Account
500,000
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Conservation Easement Account
15,000
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Habitat
2,913,900
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
35,650,000
From General Fund Restricted - Predator Control Account
800,000
From Revenue Transfers
106,900
Schedule of Programs:
Director's Office
2,419,700
Administrative Services
8,566,300
Conservation Outreach
4,188,900
Law Enforcement
8,491,500
Habitat Council
2,900,000
Habitat Section
5,969,900
Wildlife Section
21,959,200
Aquatic Section
16,647,800
Item 9
 To Department of Natural Resources - Predator Control
From General Fund
59,600
Schedule of Programs:
Predator Control
59,600
Item 10
 To Department of Natural Resources - Contributed Research
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,501,500
Schedule of Programs:
Contributed Research
1,501,500
Item 11
 To Department of Natural Resources - Cooperative Agreements
From Federal Funds
12,800,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,091,400
From Revenue Transfers
5,581,100
Schedule of Programs:
Cooperative Agreements
19,472,500
Item 12
 To Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Capital Budget
From General Fund
649,400
From Federal Funds
1,350,000
From General Fund Restricted - State Fish Hatchery Maintenance
1,205,000
Schedule of Programs:
Fisheries
3,204,400
Item 13
 To Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Recreation
From General Fund
4,468,000
From Federal Funds
1,479,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,033,400
From General Fund Restricted - Boating
4,549,100
From General Fund Restricted - Off-highway Vehicle
5,492,700
From General Fund Restricted - Off-highway Access and Education
17,500
From General Fund Restricted - Zion National Park Support Programs
4,000
From General Fund Restricted - State Park Fees
13,031,100
From Revenue Transfers
35,300
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Management
802,900
Park Operation Management
24,090,000
Planning and Design
849,200
Support Services
1,835,900
Recreation Services
1,529,000
Park Management Contracts
1,004,000
Item 14
 To Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Recreation Capital Budget
From General Fund
39,700
From Federal Funds
3,119,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
25,000
From General Fund Restricted - Boating
575,000
From General Fund Restricted - Off-highway Vehicle
400,000
From General Fund Restricted - State Park Fees
433,000
Schedule of Programs:
Renovation and Development
334,200
Major Renovation
458,500
Trails Program
2,702,100
Donated Capital Projects
25,000
Region Renovation
100,000
Land and Water Conservation
447,600
Boat Access Grants
350,000
Off-highway Vehicle Grants
175,000
Item 15
 To Department of Natural Resources - Utah Geological Survey
From General Fund
3,046,500
From Federal Funds
751,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
846,400
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
1,440,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
508,000
Technical Services
763,600
Geologic Hazards
867,800
Board
5,400
Geologic Mapping
879,000
Energy and Minerals
1,053,700
Ground Water and Paleontology
1,242,000
Information and Outreach
765,300
Item 16
 To Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources
From General Fund
2,926,800
From Federal Funds
300,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
150,000
From Water Resources Conservation and Development Fund
3,099,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
50,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(50,000)
From Lapsing Balance
(50,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
719,900
Board
30,000
Interstate Streams
377,200
Planning
2,613,000
Cloudseeding
300,000
Construction
2,377,400
West Desert Operations
8,600
Item 17
 To Department of Natural Resources - Water Rights
From General Fund
8,408,600
From Federal Funds
121,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,927,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
99,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(100,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,165,800
Applications and Records
4,641,100
Dam Safety
948,000
Field Services
970,700
Adjudication
1,029,300
Technical Services
1,562,800
Canal Safety
139,000
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 18
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Executive Director's Office
From General Fund
1,434,200
From Federal Funds
306,300
From General Fund Restricted - Environmental Quality
782,500
From Revenue Transfers
2,585,000
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director's Office
5,108,000
Item 19
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality
From General Fund
5,407,600
From Federal Funds
5,076,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,369,500
From Clean Fuel Conversion Fund
114,000
From Revenue Transfers
(1,067,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Air Quality
14,900,000
Item 20
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Environmental Response and Remediation
From General Fund
776,900
From Federal Funds
4,261,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
608,600
From General Fund Restricted - Petroleum Storage Tank
50,000
From General Fund Restricted - Voluntary Cleanup
659,600
From Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund
1,764,400
From Revenue Transfers
(560,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Environmental Response and Remediation
7,560,900
Item 21
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality
From General Fund
3,101,300
From Federal Funds
4,698,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,773,800
From General Fund Restricted - Underground Wastewater System
76,000
From Water Development Security Fund - Utah Wastewater Loan Program
1,385,000
From Water Development Security Fund - Water Quality Origination Fee
98,000
From Revenue Transfers
7,800
Schedule of Programs:
Water Quality
11,140,400
Item 22
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Drinking Water
From General Fund
1,096,500
From Federal Funds
4,174,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
180,200
From Water Development Security Fund - Drinking Water Loan Program
150,100
From Water Development Security Fund - Drinking Water Origination Fee
209,900
From Revenue Transfers
(338,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Drinking Water
5,472,500
Item 23
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Management and Radiation Control
From General Fund
769,900
From Federal Funds
1,364,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,563,900
From General Fund Restricted - Environmental Quality
5,869,300
From General Fund Restricted - Used Oil Collection Administration
778,800
From Waste Tire Recycling Fund
142,100
From Revenue Transfers
(199,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Waste Management and Radiation Control
10,289,200
Item 24
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Facilities for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
From General Fund
2,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Facilities for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2,000,000
Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
Item 25
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
From General Fund
1,363,900
From General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense
796,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,923,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,241,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Public Lands Office
3,842,500
Item 26
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office - Commission for Stewardship of Public Lands
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,950,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,900,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Commission for Stewardship of Public Lands
1,050,000
Item 27
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office - Public Lands Litigation
From General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense
15,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,091,300
Schedule of Programs:
Public Lands Litigation
1,106,600
Governor's Office
Item 28
 To Governor's Office - Office of Energy Development
From General Fund
1,305,100
From Federal Funds
459,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
90,000
From Utah State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund (ARRA)
110,000
From General Fund Restricted - Stripper Well-Petroleum Violation Escrow
7,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
516,700
From Lapsing Balance
(93,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Office of Energy Development
2,395,900
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 29
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Administration
From General Fund
2,694,600
From Federal Funds
893,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
379,700
From General Fund Restricted - Cat and Dog Community Spay and Neuter Program Restricted Account
30,000
From General Fund Restricted - Horse Racing
20,000
From General Fund Restricted - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention
30,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
369,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(119,000)
Schedule of Programs:
General Administration
3,135,000
Chemistry Laboratory
1,111,300
Sheep Promotion
30,000
Utah Horse Commission
22,400
Item 30
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Animal Health
From General Fund
2,892,900
From Federal Funds
1,686,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
393,600
From General Fund Restricted - Livestock Brand
1,053,900
From Revenue Transfers
3,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
556,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(732,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Animal Health
2,198,700
Auction Market Veterinarians
72,000
Brand Inspection
1,626,500
Meat Inspection
1,956,900
Item 31
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Plant Industry
From General Fund
1,220,400
From Federal Funds
2,873,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,021,600
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
191,100
From Revenue Transfers
551,300
From Pass-through
3,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,002,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(801,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Environmental Quality
2,352,200
Grain Inspection
387,800
Insect Infestation
985,900
Plant Industry
2,381,900
Grazing Improvement Program
955,200
Item 32
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Regulatory Services
From General Fund
2,083,200
From Federal Funds
561,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,920,700
From Pass-through
55,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
484,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(304,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Regulatory Services
4,799,800
Item 33
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Marketing and Development
From General Fund
701,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
67,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(124,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Marketing and Development
644,500
Item 34
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Building Operations
From General Fund
356,600
Schedule of Programs:
Building Operations
356,600
Item 35
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Predatory Animal Control
From General Fund
813,900
From General Fund Restricted - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention
643,400
From Revenue Transfers
60,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
186,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(226,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Predatory Animal Control
1,477,700
Item 36
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Resource Conservation
From General Fund
1,261,400
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
386,100
From Utah Rural Rehabilitation Loan State Fund
129,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
96,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(156,700)
From Lapsing Balance
(84,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Resource Conservation Administration
323,800
Conservation Commission
11,900
Resource Conservation
1,296,100
Item 37
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Invasive Species Mitigation
From General Fund Restricted - Invasive Species Mitigation Account
2,003,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
899,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(936,500)
From Lapsing Balance
(4,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Invasive Species Mitigation
1,962,700
Item 38
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Rangeland Improvement
From General Fund Restricted - Rangeland Improvement Account
1,494,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
899,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(904,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Rangeland Improvement
1,490,400
Item 39
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Utah State Fair Corporation
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
3,592,400
Schedule of Programs:
State Fair Corporation
3,592,400
School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration
Item 40
 To School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration
From Land Grant Management Fund
10,119,700
Schedule of Programs:
Board
93,100
Director
518,800
External Relations
267,000
Administration
952,800
Accounting
433,100
Auditing
465,600
Oil and Gas
916,900
Mining
713,200
Surface
1,830,100
Development - Operating
1,551,200
Legal/Contracts
737,100
Information Technology Group
1,193,600
Grazing and Forestry
447,200
Item 41
 To School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration - Land Stewardship and Restoration
From Land Grant Management Fund
2,113,500
Schedule of Programs:
Land Stewardship and Restoration
2,113,500
Item 42
 To School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration - School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Capital
From Land Grant Management Fund
5,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Capital
5,000,000
 Subsection 1(b). 
Expendable Funds and Accounts. 
The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. Where applicable, the Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts among funds and accounts as indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the recipient funds or accounts may be made without further legislative action according to a fund or account's applicable authorizing statute.
Department of Natural Resources
Item 43
 To Department of Natural Resources - UGS Sample Library Fund
From Interest Income
400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
76,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(77,200)
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 44
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Hazardous Substance Mitigation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
82,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
8,573,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,932,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Hazardous Substance Mitigation Fund
3,722,800
Item 45
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Tire Recycling Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
3,359,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,005,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,131,100)
From Lapsing Balance
66,200
Schedule of Programs:
Waste Tire Recycling Fund
3,300,000
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 46
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Salinity Offset Fund
From Revenue Transfers
144,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,594,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,239,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Salinity Offset Fund
500,000
 Subsection 1(c). 
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 Natural Resources
Item 47
 To Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources Revolving Construction Fund
From Water Resources Conservation and Development Fund
3,800,000
Schedule of Programs:
Construction Fund
3,800,000
Item 48
 To Department of Natural Resources - Internal Service Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
768,200
Schedule of Programs:
ISF - DNR Warehouse
768,200
Budgeted FTE
2.0
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 49
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Security Development Account - Water Pollution
From Federal Funds
7,759,000
From Designated Sales Tax
3,587,500
From Repayments
17,125,200
Schedule of Programs:
Water Pollution
28,471,700
Item 50
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Security Development Account - Drinking Water
From Federal Funds
6,500,000
From Designated Sales Tax
3,587,500
From Repayments
12,600,000
Schedule of Programs:
Drinking Water
22,687,500
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 51
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Agriculture Loan Programs
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
276,400
From Utah Rural Rehabilitation Loan State Fund
148,800
Schedule of Programs:
Agriculture Loan Program
425,200
 Subsection 1(d). 
Restricted Fund and Account Transfers. 
The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following amounts among the following funds or accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the recipient funds must be authorized elsewhere in an appropriations act.
Fund and Account Transfers
Item 52
 To Fund and Account Transfers - GFR - Rangeland Improvement Account
From General Fund
1,346,300
Schedule of Programs:
Rangeland Improvement Account
1,346,300
Item 53
 To Fund and Account Transfers - General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
From General Fund
74,800
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
74,800
Item 54
 To Fund and Account Transfers - General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense Restricted Account
From General Fund Restricted - Land Exchange Distribution Account
1,208,700
Schedule of Programs:
Constitutional Defense Restricted Account
1,208,700
Item 55
 To Fund and Account Transfers - GFR - Invasive Species Mitigation Account
From General Fund
2,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Invasive Species Mitigation Account
2,000,000
Item 56
 To Fund and Account Transfers - General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection Account
From General Fund
500,000
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection
500,000
Item 57
 To Fund and Account Transfers - General Fund Restricted - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account
From General Fund
250,000
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account
250,000
 Subsection 1(e). 
Fiduciary Funds. 
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances and changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
Department of Natural Resources
Item 58
 To Department of Natural Resources - Wildland Fire Suppression Fund
From Trust and Agency Funds
1,225,000
From Revenue Transfers
1,275,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
6,416,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,916,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Wildland Fire Suppression Fund
3,000,000
 Section 2. 
Effective Date.
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2016.