Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 7 First Substitute (2017GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Sanpei, D.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/16/2017

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.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, 
AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET
2017 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Dean Sanpei
Senate Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
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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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.
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 $108,706,300 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2018, including:
 ▸ $40,896,800 from the General Fund;
 ▸ $67,809,500 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $23,624,100 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2018.
 This bill appropriates $9,500 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2018, all of which is from the General Fund.
Other Special Clauses:
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.
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 2018 Appropriations. 
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.
 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.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 1
 To Capitol Preservation Board
From General Fund
4,342,100
Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board
4,342,100
 The Legislature intends that the Capitol Preservation Board report by October 17, 2017 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Capitol Preservation Board line item: (1) Stewardship plan for a safe, sustainable environment through maintenance, facility operations, and improvements (Target = 100 year life); (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).
Utah National Guard
Item 2
 To Utah National Guard
From General Fund
6,770,300
From Federal Funds
66,760,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
20,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,236,700
Operations and Maintenance
71,313,600
Tuition Assistance
1,000,000
 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 17, 2017 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the National Guard line item: (1) Personnel readiness (Target = 100% assigned strength); (2) Individual training readiness (Target = 90% Military Occupational Specialty qualification); (3) Collective unit training readiness (Target = 100% fulfillment of every mission assigned by the Commander in Chief and, for units in training years 3 and 4 of the Sustainment Readiness Model, 80% attendance at unit annual training); and (4) Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status Report of category 2 or higher for each facility).
Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs
Item 3
 To Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs - Veterans' and Military Affairs
From General Fund
3,278,600
From Federal Funds
459,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
225,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
301,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(208,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
612,200
Cemetery
676,300
State Approving Agency
159,000
Outreach Services
1,794,800
Military Affairs
813,600
 The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 17, 2017 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Veterans' and Military Affairs line item: (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 that are connected to appropriate services (Target = 10% annual increase); (4) Provide veterans with a full range of burial services and related benefits that reflect dignity, compassion, and respect (Target = 95% satisfaction); and (5) Identify, plan, and advise on military mission workload opportunities through engagement with federal and state parties and decision makers (Target = 95%).
Legislature
Item 4
 To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund
2,936,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,789,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,789,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
2,936,800
Item 5
 To Legislature - House of Representatives
From General Fund
4,962,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,987,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,987,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
4,962,000
Item 6
 To Legislature - Legislative Printing
From General Fund
590,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
252,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
445,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(445,900)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
842,700
Item 7
 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From General Fund
9,467,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,566,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,566,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
9,467,400
 The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel report by July 1, 2018 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on the following performance measures for the Legislative Research and General Counsel line item, based on average scores from legislative surveys with a possible rating of 1-5 (5 being highest): (1) Timeliness of research and information provided by LRGC (Target = Greater than 4.15); (2) Contact by staff in a timely manner after opening bill files (Target = Greater than 4.22); (3) Quality of research and information provided by LRGC (Target = Greater than 4.48; and (4) Staff presentations at interim meetings (Target = Greater than 4.49).
Item 8
 To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund
1,273,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
652,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(652,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
1,273,700
Item 9
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From General Fund
3,384,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,379,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,379,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research
3,384,800
 The Legislature intends that the Legislative Fiscal Analyst report by October 17, 2017 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on the following performance measures for the Legislative Fiscal Analyst line item: (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 10
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund
3,890,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
894,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(894,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
3,890,600
 The Legislature intends that the Legislative Auditor General report by October 17, 2017 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on the following performance measures for the Legislative Auditor General line item: (1) Total audits completed each year (Target = 18); (2) Agency recommendations implemented (Target = 98%); and (3) Legislative recommendations implemented (Target = 85%).
 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.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 11
 To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Restricted Special Revenue Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
481,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
572,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(441,100)
Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund
612,600
Utah National Guard
Item 12
 To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,500,000
Schedule of Programs:
National Guard MWR Fund
1,500,000
 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 17, 2017 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line item: (1) Sustainability (Target = Income equal to or greater than expenses); and (2) Enhanced morale (Target = 70% positive feedback).
Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs
Item 13
 To Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans' Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds
21,400,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
80,500
From Interest Income
31,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,789,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(4,789,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Veterans' Nursing Home Fund
21,511,500
 The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 17, 2017 to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the following performance measures for the Veterans' Nursing Home Fund line item: (1) Occupancy rate (Target = 95% average); (2) Compliance with all state and federal regulations for operations, licensing, and payments (Target = 95%); (3) Best in class rating in all national customer satisfaction surveys (Target = 80%); and (4) Deviations in operations, safety, or payments are addressed within specified times (Target = 95%).
 Subsection 1(c). 
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.
Item 14
 To GFR - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From General Fund
9,500
Schedule of Programs:
National Guard Death Benefits Account
9,500
 Section 2. 
Effective Date.
 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.