Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 5 First Substitute (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Barlow, S.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/21/2018

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
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Stewart E. Barlow
Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins
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LONG TITLE
Committee Note:
The Executive Appropriations Committee recommended this bill.
General Description:
This bill supplements or reduces appropriations previously provided for the support and
operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018;
and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.
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 ($1,959,100) in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2018,
including:
▸ $1,550,900 from the General Fund;
▸ ($3,510,000) from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $362,036,300 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2019,
including:
▸ $71,738,900 from the General Fund;
▸ $290,297,400 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $5,199,900 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2019.
This bill appropriates $67,343,900 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2019.
This bill appropriates $5,275,100 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2019,
including:
▸ $4,171,100 from the General Fund;
▸ $1,104,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
Other Special Clauses:
Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 of this bill takes effect on July 1,
2018.
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. These are additions to amounts
previously appropriated for fiscal year 2018.
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.
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 1
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Executive Director's
Office
From General Fund, One-Time
195,600
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director's Office
195,600
Department of Natural Resources
Item 2
 To Department of Natural Resources - DNR Pass Through
From General Fund, One-Time
90,000
Schedule of Programs:
DNR Pass Through
90,000
Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
Item 3
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office - Public Lands
Litigation
From General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense, One-Time
(15,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Public Lands Litigation
(15,600)
Item 4
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
From General Fund, One-Time
1,265,300
From General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense, One-Time
1,461,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(2,408,500)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,547,100)
Schedule of Programs:
Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
(2,229,100)
Under terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature
intends that appropriations provided for the Public Lands
Policy Coordinating Office in Item 24, Chapter 7, Laws of
Utah 2017, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2018.
Expenditures of these funds are limited to litigation and
operation expenses.
Under terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature
intends that all base budget changes related to FY 2017 lapsing
balances within this House Bill 5 for the Public Lands Policy
Coordinating Office not lapse at the close of FY 2018.
The Legislature intends that the Public Lands Policy
Coordinating Office receive the $1,145,600 appropriated in FY
2018 from the Constitutional Defense Restricted Account in
this House Bill 5 before other appropriations from the account
are proportionally distributed.
Section 2. 
FY 2019 Appropriations
. The following sums of money are appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.
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.
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 5
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Administration
From General Fund
3,172,100
From Federal Funds
482,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
91,000
From General Fund Restricted - Cat and Dog Community Spay and Neuter Program
Restricted Account
30,400
From General Fund Restricted - Horse Racing
21,700
From Revenue Transfers
57,200
From General Fund Rest. - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention
30,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
439,000
Schedule of Programs:
Chemistry Laboratory
974,200
General Administration
3,295,900
Sheep Promotion
30,000
Utah Horse Commission
24,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Administration line item, whose mission is "Promote the
healthy growth of Utah agriculture, conserve our natural
resources and protect our food supply:" (1) Sample turnaround
time (Target = 12 days), (2) Cost per sample (Target = $175),
and (3) Cost per test (Target = $35) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 6
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Animal Health
From General Fund
3,317,400
From Federal Funds
1,648,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
169,800
From General Fund Restricted - Livestock Brand
1,140,200
From Revenue Transfers
3,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
556,200
Schedule of Programs:
Animal Health
2,749,200
Auction Market Veterinarians
72,700
Brand Inspection
1,864,200
Meat Inspection
2,149,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Animal Health line item, Livestock Inspection Program, whose
mission is "to deny a market to potential thieves & to detect the
true owners of livestock. It is the mission of the Livestock
Inspection Bureau to provide quality, timely, and courteous
service to the livestock men and women of the state, in an
effort to protect the cattle and horse industry:" (1) Return of
branded estrays to rightful owner within 10 days (Target =
80%); (2) proceeds from sale of estrays returned to rightful
owner within one year (Target = 100%); (3) percentage of
these CVIs forwarded to receiving states within seven working
days after receipt (Target = 100%) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 7
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Building Operations
From General Fund
356,600
Schedule of Programs:
Building Operations
356,600
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Building Operations line item, whose mission is "to promote
the healthy growth of the Utah agriculture, conserve our
natural resources and protect our food supply:" (1) With an
aging primary facility the goal is to work with DFCM to
maintain the DFCM rates at the current rate of $7.98 per square
foot (Target = 100%), (2) With the Chemistry Lab moving to
the Unified Lab #2, the Department will optimize square foot
usage by moving individuals currently located in halls and
corridors to established work areas (Target 100%), and (3)
According to a Tier 1 Seismic evaluation conducted in August
of 2015, the William Spry Building does not meet the Life
Safety Performance Level for the hazard level. When a
structure does not meet this level, the structure may experience
failure and/or collapse, risking the lives of those working in the
facility. The department will work with DFCM and the
Programming Services contractor to complete specifications
and justification for a new facility (Target = 100%
participation) by June 30, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 8
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Invasive Species
Mitigation
From General Fund Restricted - Invasive Species Mitigation Account
2,006,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Invasive Species Mitigation
3,006,200
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Invasive Species Mitigation line item, whose mission is "to
help government and private entities control noxious weeds in
the state through providing project funding and help those
entities meet the requirements of the Noxious Weed Act:" (1)
Treated Acres (Target = 30,000), (2) Number of Private,
Government, and Other Groups Cooperated (Target = 120),
and (3) Number of Utah Watersheds Impacted by Projects
(Target = 60) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 9
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Marketing and
Development
From General Fund
797,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
21,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
67,500
Schedule of Programs:
Marketing and Development
885,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Marketing line item, whose mission is "Promoting the healthy
growth of Utah agriculture :" (1) Increased web traffic to
utahsown.org by the primary shopper (female 25-55) which
visits three or more pages (Target = 25% increase from
previous year), (2) Marketing dollars spent to create an
impression on consumers (Target = $5 per impression), and (3)
Visits to the market news reporting page on ag.utah.gov
(Target = 6,000 visits a year) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 10
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Plant Industry
From General Fund
722,400
From Federal Funds
3,842,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,686,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time
(14,500)
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
198,200
From Revenue Transfers
382,400
From Pass-through
173,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
772,000
Schedule of Programs:
Environmental Quality
1,547,100
Grain Inspection
466,300
Grazing Improvement Program
1,976,600
Insect Infestation
543,400
Plant Industry
4,229,100
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Plant Industry line item, whose mission is "ensuring consumers
of disease free and pest free plants, grains, seeds, as well as
properly labeled agricultural commodities, and the safe
application of pesticides and farm chemicals:" (1) Pesticide
Compound Enforcement Action Rate (Target = 40%), (2)
Fertilizer Compliance Violation Rate (Target = 20%), and (3)
Seed Compliance Violation Rate (Target = 10%) by October
15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 11
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Predatory Animal
Control
From General Fund
842,600
From Revenue Transfers
711,300
From General Fund Rest. - Agriculture and Wildlife Damage Prevention
666,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
225,000
Schedule of Programs:
Predatory Animal Control
2,445,200
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Predatory Animal Control line item, whose mission is
"protecting Utahs agriculture including protecting livestock,
with the majority of the programs efforts directed at protecting
adult sheep, lambs and calves from predation:" (1) Conduct
survey of producers to determine an acceptable response time. 
Survey will be completed by December with results analyzed
and measures established by June. (2) Conduct survey of
producers to determine acceptable communication levels. 
Survey will be completed by December with results analyzed
and measures established by June. (3) Conduct survey of
producers to determine overall satisfaction level. Survey will
be completed by December with results analyzed and measures
established by June. Results will be presented by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 12
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Rangeland Improvement
From General Fund Restricted - Rangeland Improvement Account
1,500,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Rangeland Improvement
2,500,200
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Rangeland Improvement line item, whose mission is "to
improve the productivity, health and sustainability of our
rangelands and watersheds:" (1) Number of Animal Unit
Months Affected by GIP Projects per Year (Target = 150,000),
(2) Number of Projects with Water Systems Installed Per Year
(Target = 50/year), and (3) Number of GIP Projects that Time,
Timing, and Intensity Grazing Management to Improve
Grazing Operations (Target = To be determined in next few
months as previous year's data is assessed) by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 13
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Regulatory Services
From General Fund
2,182,100
From Federal Funds
571,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,272,500
From Revenue Transfers
1,300
From Pass-through
56,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
852,000
Schedule of Programs:
Regulatory Services
5,936,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Regulatory Services line item, whose mission is "Through
continuous improvement, become a world class leader in
regulatory excellence through our commitment to food safety,
public health and fair and equitable trade of agricultural and
industrial commodities:" (1) Reduce the number of "two in a
row" violations observed on dairy farms and thereby reduce the
number of follow up inspections required (Target = 10% of
current), (2) Reduce the number of retail fuel station follow up
inspections by our weights and measures program (Target =
increase to 95% compliance), and (3) Reduce the number of
observed Temperature Control violations observed by our food
program inspectors at retail (Target = 25% improvement) by
October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 14
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Resource Conservation
From General Fund
1,317,800
From Federal Funds
411,600
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
892,200
From Revenue Transfers
355,900
From Utah Rural Rehabilitation Loan State Fund
134,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
150,000
Schedule of Programs:
Conservation Commission
11,900
Resource Conservation
2,520,800
Resource Conservation Administration
729,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Resource Conservation line item, whose mission is "for UDAF
to assist Utahs agricultural producers in caring for and
enhancing our states vast natural resources:" (1) Agriculture
Resource Development Loans to keep the delinquency rates as
low as possible, so that funds can be repaid and loaned out
again to meet the intent of the program (Target = 2%), (2) Utah
Conservation Commission Capital Funds Project will be
evaluated by the conservation units divided by costs per project
(Target = >Conservation units for Air, soil and water
resources), and (3) Increase the average amount and number of
ARDL Loans per year by 7% (Target = $71,917; 31 Loans) by
October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 15
 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
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
State Fair line item, whose mission is "maximize revenue
opportunities by establishing strategic partnerships to develop
the Fairpark:" (1) identify opportunities (Target = update
master plan for Fairpark and White Ball Park that identifies
strategic opportunities and potential partners. (2) Enter into
agreement with developer/s to construct "one" new project that
will provide the Fairpark with a new revenue stream on
Fairpark or adjacent property. Receive building board and
legislative approval of the project, and accompanying financial
package. (Target = ONE Project Oct 2019) and (3) increase
Fairpark NET revenue (Target = 80% increase over 2016 year
ending Fairpark fiscal year) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
State Fair line item, whose mission is "Showcase agriculture
and innovative technology with an emphasis on families:" (1)
Develop Student Handbooks to be distributed to schools PTA,
and students attending the Fair as part of school field trips
(Target = 8% increase in field trip attendance), (2) Host Little
Hands on the Farm and Barnyard Friends educational exhibits
(Target = 5% increase in attendance and engagement), and (3)
Partner with ROOTS Charter High School or similar program
to provide youth hands-on learning and opportunity to further
their chosen Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), such
as raising livestock projects (Target = provide learning
opportunity that otherwise would not be available to at risk
students) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 16
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality
From General Fund
5,975,200
From Federal Funds
6,001,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,596,900
From Clean Fuel Conversion Fund
115,800
From Revenue Transfers
(1,113,900)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
450,000
Schedule of Programs:
Air Quality
17,025,400
The Legislature intends that the Division of Air Quality
report on the following performance measures for the division,
whose mission is "to protect public health and the environment
from the harmful effects of air pollution." (1) Percent of
facilities inspected that are in compliance with permit
requirements (Target-100%), (2) Percent of approval orders
that are issued within 180-days after the receipt of a complete
application (Target-95%), (3) Percent of data availability from
the established network of air monitoring samplers for criteria
air pollutants (Target-100%). (4) Per Capita Rate of
State-Wide Air Emissions. (Target - 0.63), by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 17
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Clean Air Retrofit,
Replacement, and Off-road Technology
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
216,200
Schedule of Programs:
Clean Air Retrofit, Replacement, and Off-road Technology
216,200
Item 18
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Drinking Water
From General Fund
1,137,200
From Federal Funds
3,950,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
189,500
From Revenue Transfers
(412,400)
From Water Dev. Security Fund - Drinking Water Loan Program
972,000
From Water Dev. Security Fund - Drinking Water Origination Fee
218,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
440,000
Schedule of Programs:
Drinking Water
6,494,900
The Legislature intends that the Division of Drinking
Water report on the following performance measures for the
division, whose mission is "to cooperatively work with
drinking water professionals and the public to ensure a safe and
reliable supply of drinking water": (1) Percent of population
served by Approved public water systems (Target - 99%), (2)
Percent of water systems with an Approved rating (Target -
95%), and (3) Number of water borne disease outbreaks
(Target - 0), by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 19
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Environmental
Response and Remediation
From General Fund
819,700
From Federal Funds
4,429,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
584,200
From General Fund Restricted - Petroleum Storage Tank
51,000
From Petroleum Storage Tank Cleanup Fund
595,000
From Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund
1,839,600
From Revenue Transfers
(636,200)
From General Fund Restricted - Voluntary Cleanup
685,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
25,000
Schedule of Programs:
Environmental Response and Remediation
8,393,000
The Legislature intends that the Division of Environmental
Response and Remediation report on the following
performance measures for the division, whose mission is "to
protect public health and Utahs environment by cleaning up
contaminated sites, helping to return contaminated properties
to a state of beneficial reuse, ensuring underground storage
tanks are managed and used properly, and providing chemical
usage and emission data to the public and local response
agencies": (1) Percent of UST facilities in Significant
Operational Compliance at time of inspection, and in
compliance within 60 days of inspection (Target - 90%), (2)
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) site release
closures, (Target - 70), (3) Issued brownfields tools facilitating
cleanup and redevelopment of impaired properties, (Target -
10), by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 20
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Executive Director's
Office
From General Fund
1,585,300
From Federal Funds
255,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - Environmental Quality
809,500
From Revenue Transfers
2,892,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
610,000
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director's Office
6,153,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of
Environmental Quality, Executive Directors Office report on
the following performance measures for the division, whose
mission is "safeguarding and improving Utahs air, land and
water through balanced regulation": (1) Percent of systems
within the Department involved in a continuous improvement
project in the last year (Target-100%), (2) Percent of
customers surveyed that reported good or exceptional customer
service (Target-90%), and (3) Number of state audit
findings/Percent of state audit findings resolved within 30 days
(Target - 0 and 100%), by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 21
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Management
and Radiation Control
From General Fund
745,400
From Federal Funds
1,361,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,265,600
From General Fund Restricted - Environmental Quality
6,105,000
From Revenue Transfers
(193,000)
From General Fund Restricted - Used Oil Collection Administration
806,200
From Waste Tire Recycling Fund
146,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
400,000
Schedule of Programs:
Waste Management and Radiation Control
11,637,400
The Legislature intends that the Department of
Environmental Quality report on the following performance
measures for the Division of Waste Management and Radiation
Control, whose mission is "to protect human health and the
environment by ensuring proper management of solid wastes,
hazardous wastes and used oil, and to protect the general
public and occupationally exposed employees from sources of
radiation that constitute a health hazard": (1) Percent of x-ray
machines in compliance (Target - 90%), (2) Percent of permits
issued/modified within set timeframes (Target - 85%), (3)
Percent of monitoring inspections completed within set time
frame (Target - 100%), (4) Compliance Assistance for Small
Businesses (Target - 50 businesses), by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 22
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Quality
From General Fund
3,243,200
From Federal Funds
4,948,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,611,800
From Revenue Transfers
386,800
From General Fund Restricted - Underground Wastewater System
77,200
From Water Dev. Security Fund - Utah Wastewater Loan Program
1,559,700
From Water Dev. Security Fund - Water Quality Origination Fee
101,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
335,000
Schedule of Programs:
Water Quality
12,264,200
The Legislature intends that the Department of
Environmental Quality report on the following performance
measures for the Division of Water Quality, whose mission is
"to protect, maintain and enhance the quality of Utah's surface
and underground waters for appropriate beneficial uses; and
protect the public health through eliminating and preventing
water related health hazards which can occur as a result of
improper disposal of human, animal or industrial wastes while
giving reasonable consideration to the economic impact": (1)
Percent of permits renewed "On-time", (Target - 100%), (2)
Percent of permit holders in compliance, (Target - 100%), (3)
Municipal wastewater effluent quality (mg/L oxygen
consumption potential), (Target - 331 mg/L oxygen
consumption potential {state average} by 2025), by October
15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Governor's Office
Item 23
 To Governor's Office - Office of Energy Development
From General Fund
1,567,600
From Federal Funds
408,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
91,800
From Utah State Energy Program Revolving Loan Fund (ARRA)
112,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
28,000
Schedule of Programs:
Office of Energy Development
2,207,600
The Legislature intends that the Office of Energy
Development, whose mission is "to advance Utahs energy and
minerals economy through energy policy; energy infrastructure
and business development; energy efficiency and renewable
energy programs; and energy research, education and
workforce development," report on the following performance
measures: (1) Private Investment Leveraged (Target =
$215,636,465), (2) Growth in Energy Production (Target =
-6.2%), (3) Constituents Directly Educated (Target = 3,000),
by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Department of Natural Resources
Item 24
 To Department of Natural Resources - Administration
From General Fund
2,673,500
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
78,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
225,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administrative Services
1,023,900
Executive Director
1,430,200
Lake Commissions
78,700
Law Enforcement
221,100
Public Information Office
222,600
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the DNR Administration line item, whose mission is "to
facilitate economic development and wise use of natural
resources to enhance the quality of life in Utah:" (1) To keep
the ratio of total employees in DNR in proportion to the
employees in DNR administration at greater than or equal to
55:1 (Target = 55:1), (2) To continue to grow non-general fund
revenue sources in order to maintain a total DNR non-general
fund ratio to total funds at 80% or higher (Target = 80%), (3)
To maintain or reduce out of state travel costs through the use
of technology (Target = $10,000 or less) by October 15, 2019
to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 25
 To Department of Natural Resources - Building Operations
From General Fund
1,788,800
Schedule of Programs:
Building Operations
1,788,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Building Operations line item, whose mission is "to
facilitate economic development and wise use of natural
resources to enhance the quality of life in Utah:" (1) With two
aging facilities we have a goal to request DFCM keep our
O&M rates at the current cost of $4.25 (Target = 100%), (2) To
have the DFCM O&M rate remain at least 32% more cost
competitive than the private sector rate (Target = 32%), (3) To
improve building services customer satisfaction with DFCM
facility operations by 10% (Target = 10%) by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 26
 To Department of Natural Resources - Contributed Research
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,503,100
Schedule of Programs:
Contributed Research
1,503,100
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildlife Resources Contributed Research line item, whose
mission is "To serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian
of states wildlife:" (1) Percentage of mule deer units at or
exceeding 90% of their population objective (Target = 50%),
(2) Percentage of elk units at or exceeding 90% of their
population objective (Target = 75%), and (3) Maintain
positive hunter satisfaction index for general season deer hunt 
(Target = 3.3 ) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 27
 To Department of Natural Resources - Cooperative Agreements
From Federal Funds
12,415,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,109,500
From Revenue Transfers
5,628,600
Schedule of Programs:
Cooperative Agreements
19,153,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildlife Resources Cooperative Agreements line item,
whose mission is "To serve the people of Utah as trustee and
guardian of states wildlife:" (1) Aquatic Invasive Species
containment - number of public contacts and boat
decontaminations (Targets = 135,000 contacts and 2,000
decontaminations), (2) Number of new wildlife species listed
under the Endangered Species Act (Target = 0), and (3)
Number of habitat acres restored annually (Target = 100,000 )
by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 28
 To Department of Natural Resources - DNR Pass Through
From General Fund
808,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
700,000
Schedule of Programs:
DNR Pass Through
1,508,400
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Pass Through line item, whose mission is "to facilitate
economic development and wise use of natural resources to
enhance the quality of life in Utah:" (1) To pass funding from
legislative appropriations to other entities such as zoos,
counties and other public and non-public entities. The goal is
to complete these transactions in accordance with legislative
direction (Target = 100%), (2) To keep the charges to this
account and the costs of auditing and administering these funds
at 8% or less of the funding appropriated for pass through
(Target = 8%), (3) To complete the project(s) within the
established timeframe(s) and budget (Target = 100%) by
October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 29
 To Department of Natural Resources - Forestry, Fire and State
Lands
From General Fund
2,516,300
From Federal Funds
6,531,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
6,581,200
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
6,507,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
6,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Division Administration
1,234,900
Fire Management
1,837,600
Fire Suppression Emergencies
2,100,000
Forest Management
3,769,200
Lands Management
897,400
Lone Peak Center
3,313,400
Program Delivery
7,957,300
Project Management
7,026,100
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Forestry, Fire, and State Lands line item, whose mission is
"to manage, sustain, and strengthen Utah's forests, range lands,
sovereign lands and watersheds for its citizens and visitors:"
(1) Fuel Reduction Treatment Acres (Target = 4,721), (2) Fire
Fighters Trained to Meet Standards (Target = 2,343), and (3)
Communities With Tree City USA Status (Target = 92) by
October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 30
 To Department of Natural Resources - Oil, Gas and Mining
From General Fund
2,651,200
From Federal Funds
7,620,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
242,900
From General Fund Restricted - Oil & Gas Conservation Account
4,487,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,327,300
Schedule of Programs:
Abandoned Mine
5,155,700
Administration
2,231,500
Board
80,000
Coal Program
2,134,500
Minerals Reclamation
1,056,300
OGM Misc. Nonlapsing
2,327,300
Oil and Gas Program
4,344,200
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Oil, Gas, and Mining line item, whose mission is "The
Division of Oil, Gas and Mining regulates and ensures industry
compliance and site restoration while facilitating oil, gas and
mining activities:" (1) Timing of Issuing Coal Permits (Target
= 100%), (2) Customer Satisfaction from Survey (Target =
4.4), and (3) Well Drilling Inspections without Violations
(Target = 100%) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 31
 To Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Recreation
From General Fund
4,602,500
From Federal Funds
1,527,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,051,700
From General Fund Restricted - Boating
4,724,100
From General Fund Restricted - Off-highway Access and Education
17,800
From General Fund Restricted - Off-highway Vehicle
6,208,500
From General Fund Restricted - State Park Fees
17,561,700
From Revenue Transfers
35,800
From General Fund Restricted - Zion National Park Support Programs
4,000
Schedule of Programs:
Executive Management
820,400
Park Management Contracts
1,084,100
Park Operation Management
29,035,400
Planning and Design
892,000
Recreation Services
1,839,300
Support Services
2,062,100
The Legislature intends that the Division of Parks and
Recreation report on the following performance measures for
the Operations line item, whose mission is "To enhance the
quality of life by preserving and providing natural, cultural,
and recreational resources for the enjoyment, education, and
inspiration of this and future generations:" (1) Total Revenue
Collections (Target = $34,500,000), (2) Gate Revenue (Target
= $19,500,000), and (3) Expenditures (Target = $34,500,000)
by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 32
 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:
Boat Access Grants
350,000
Donated Capital Projects
25,000
Land and Water Conservation
447,600
Major Renovation
458,500
Off-highway Vehicle Grants
175,000
Region Renovation
100,000
Renovation and Development
546,700
Trails Program
2,489,600
The Legislature intends that the Division of Parks and
Recreation report on the following performance measures for
the Capital line item, whose mission is "To enhance the quality
of life by preserving and providing natural, cultural, and
recreational resources for the enjoyment, education, and
inspiration of this and future generations:" (1) Donations
Revenue (Target = $115,000, (2) Capital renovation projects
completed (Target = 11), and (3) Boating projects completed
(Target = 10) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 33
 To Department of Natural Resources - Predator Control
From General Fund
59,600
Schedule of Programs:
Predator Control
59,600
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildlife Resources Predator Control line item, whose
mission is "To serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian
of states wildlife:" (1) That the funds were transferred (Target
100%), (2) That DWR review the use of these funds (Target =
1), and (3) DWR be able to report on the use of these funds as
needed (Target = 1) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 34
 To Department of Natural Resources - Species Protection
From General Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,450,000
From General Fund Restricted - Species Protection
646,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
200,000
Schedule of Programs:
Species Protection
3,297,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Species Protection line item, whose mission is "To
eliminate the need in Utah for federal regulatory intervention
and oversight associated with the Endangered Species Act:" (1)
Delisting or Downlisting (Target = one delisting or downlisting
proposed or final rule published in the Federal Register per
year), (2) Red Shiner Eradication (Target = Eliminate 100% of
Red Shiner from 37 miles of the Virgin River in Utah), and (3)
June Sucker Population Enhancement (Target = 5,000 adult
spawning June Sucker) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 35
 To Department of Natural Resources - Utah Geological Survey
From General Fund
4,239,500
From Federal Funds
753,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
561,000
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
1,528,000
From General Fund Restricted - Land Exchange Distribution Account
20,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
750,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
726,000
Board
3,500
Energy and Minerals
1,719,500
Geologic Hazards
1,184,200
Geologic Information and Outreach
1,763,400
Geologic Mapping
1,303,100
Ground Water
1,152,900
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Utah Geological Survey line item, whose mission is "to
provide timely, scientific information about Utahs geologic
environment, resources, and hazards:" (1) Geologic Hazards
Studies/Maps (Target = 25), (2) Public Inquires Answered
(Target = 4,000), and (3) External Revenue Collected - Federal
Funds and Dedicated Credits (Target = $2 Million) by October
15, 2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 36
 To Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources
From General Fund
3,863,200
From Federal Funds
508,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
150,000
From Water Resources Conservation and Development Fund
3,225,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,500,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administration
909,900
Board
34,000
Cloudseeding
300,000
Construction
3,705,400
Interstate Streams
383,100
Planning
3,910,000
West Desert Operations
5,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Water Resources line item, whose mission is to "plan,
conserve, develop and protect Utahs water resources:" (1)
Water conservation and development projects funded (Target =
15), (2) Reduction of per capita M&I water use (Target =
25%), and (3) Percentage of precipitation increase due to cloud
seeding efforts (Target = 7%) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 37
 To Department of Natural Resources - Water Rights
From General Fund
8,801,100
From Federal Funds
118,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
4,175,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
500,000
Schedule of Programs:
Adjudication
3,260,800
Administration
943,300
Applications and Records
4,711,600
Canal Safety
139,600
Dam Safety
1,062,900
Field Services
1,281,400
Technical Services
2,195,700
The Legislature intends that the Division of Water Rights
report on the following performance measures for the Division
of Water Rights line item, whose mission is "to promote order
and certainty in the beneficial use of public water:" (1) Timely
Application processing (Target = 80 days for uncontested
applications), (2) Use of technology to provide information
(Target = 1500 unique web users per month), and (3) (complete
comprehensive adjudications) (Target = 20,000 parties who's
claims have been addressed for FY 2019) by October 15, 2019
to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 38
 To Department of Natural Resources - Watershed
From General Fund
1,707,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
500,000
From General Fund Restricted - Sovereign Land Management
2,002,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Watershed
5,209,900
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Watershed line item, whose mission is the "rehabilitation or
restoration of priority watershed areas in order to address the
needs of water quality and yield, wildlife, agriculture and
human needs:" (1) Number of acres treated (Target = 100,000
acres per year), (2) Ratio of DNR funds to partner
contributions (Target = 5), and (3) Miles of stream and riparian
areas restored (Target = 50 miles) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 39
 To Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources
From General Fund
7,920,800
From Federal Funds
26,485,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
106,800
From General Fund Restricted - Boating
710,000
From General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection Account
504,200
From General Fund Restricted - Predator Control Account
806,700
From General Fund Restricted - Support for State-owned Shooting Ranges Restricted
Account
25,000
From Revenue Transfers
108,400
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Conservation Easement Account
15,300
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Habitat
2,923,500
From General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
36,751,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,280,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administrative Services
8,806,700
Aquatic Section
20,931,100
Conservation Outreach
5,482,600
Director's Office
2,529,500
Habitat Council
2,923,500
Habitat Section
8,867,600
Law Enforcement
8,871,000
Wildlife Section
19,225,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildlife Resources Operations line item, whose mission is
"To serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian of states
wildlife:" (1) Number of people participating in hunting and
fishing in Utah (Target = 700,000 anglers and 320,000
hunters), (2) Percentage of law enforcement contacts without a
violation (Target = 95%), and (3) Number of participants at
DWR shooting ranges (Target = 85,000) by October 15, 2019
to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 40
 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
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
649,400
Schedule of Programs:
Fisheries
3,853,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildlife Resources Capital Facilities line item, whose
mission is "To serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian
of states wildlife:" (1) Average score from annual DFCM
facility audits (Target = 90%), (2) New Motor Boat Access
projects (Target = 10), and (3) Number of hatcheries in
operation (Target = 12) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
Item 41
 To Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
From General Fund
1,635,400
From General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense
1,113,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,547,100
Schedule of Programs:
Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
5,296,100
The Legislature intends that the Public Lands Policy
Coordinating Office report on the following performance
measures for the PLPCO line item, whose mission is "to
preserve and defend rights to access, use and benefit from
public lands within the State": (1) County Customer Service -
Percentage of Utah Counties which reported PLPCOs work as
"very good" (Target = 70%), (2) Percentage of State Natural
Resource Agencies working with PLPCOs which reported
PLPCOs work as "very good" (Target = 70%), (3) Number of
Public Land disputes in Utah directly engaged by PLPCO
compared to the number of disputes that go unchallenged
(Target 70%), by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration
Item 42
 To School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration - Land
Stewardship and Restoration
From Land Grant Management Fund
1,199,300
Schedule of Programs:
Land Stewardship and Restoration
1,199,300
The Legislature intends that the School and Institutional
Trust Lands Administration report on the following
performance measures for the Stewardship line item, whose
mission is "Administering trust lands prudently and profitably
for Utahs schoolchildren and other trust beneficiaries:" (1)
Mitigation, facilitation of de-listing or preventing the listing of
sensitive species such as Sage Grouse, Penstemon and the Utah
Prairie Dog (Target = $300,000), (2) Fire rehabilitation on trust
parcels (Target = $100,000), (3) Actions that need to be taken
on trust parcels to reduce resource degradation and minimize
environmental liability (Target = $200,000) by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 43
 To School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration
From Land Grant Management Fund
10,767,500
Schedule of Programs:
Accounting
458,200
Administration
996,900
Auditing
488,300
Board
95,800
Development - Operating
1,500,900
Director
738,100
External Relations
277,900
Grazing and Forestry
462,100
Information Technology Group
1,250,800
Legal/Contracts
900,100
Mining
740,300
Oil and Gas
884,600
Surface
1,973,500
The Legislature intends that the School and Institutional
Trust Lands Administration report on the following
performance measures for the Operations line item, whose
mission is "Administering trust lands prudently and profitably
for Utahs schoolchildren and other trust beneficiaries:" (1) Oil
and Gas gross revenue (Target = $40,000,000), (2) Mining
gross revenue (Target = $8,565,000), and (3) Surface gross
revenue (Target = $12,835,000) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 44
 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
The Legislature intends that the School and Institutional
Trust Lands Administration report on the following
performance measures for the Development Capital line item,
whose mission is "Administering trust lands prudently and
profitably for Utahs schoolchildren and other trust
beneficiaries:" (1) Expend capital for infrastructure at Mile
Post 2 in the South Block in Washington County (Target =
$1,500,000), (2) Produce higher revenues than the ten year
Planning and Development group average (Target =>
$17,100,000), (3) Begin infrastructure expenditures at Lake
Mountain -- Hidden Valley in Utah County (Target =
$1,000,000) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
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.
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 45
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Salinity Offset Fund
From Revenue Transfers
144,900
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,631,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,631,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Salinity Offset Fund
1,144,900
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program, whose
mission is to "reduce salinity in the Colorado River and its
tributaries and encourage improved irrigation practices:" (1)
Cost Per Ton of Salt Controlled (Target = $60 / ton for canal
improvement and $80 / ton for on farm irrigation
improvements), (2) Put available funding to reduce salinity
(Target =85% of available funds put into on-the-ground
projects), and (3) Process all grant documents including
payments within 3 days (Target = 98% of documents processed
by program manager in 3 days on average) by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 46
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Hazardous Substance
Mitigation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
82,400
From General Fund Restricted - Environmental Quality
400,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,841,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(4,350,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Hazardous Substance Mitigation Fund
973,800
The Legislature intends that the Department of
Environmental Quality report on the following performance
measures for the Hazardous Substances Mitigation Fund line
item, whose mission is "to provide special revenue funding to
be used in protecting Public Health and the Environment and to
help clean up contaminated sites and return properties to
beneficial reuse": (1) To provide the states portion of the
cleanup costs under authority of CERCLA as appropriated by
the Legislature within the required timeframe ( Target =
100%), by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Item 47
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Waste Tire Recycling
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
3,480,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
5,026,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(5,759,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Waste Tire Recycling Fund
2,748,300
The Legislature intends that the Department of
Environmental Quality report on the following performance
measure for the Waste Tire Recycling fund, whose funding
shall be used "for partial reimbursement of the costs of
transporting, processing, recycling, or disposing of waste tires
and payment of administrative costs of local health
departments or costs of the Department of Environmental
Quality in administering and enforcing this fund": (1) Number
of Waste Tires Cleaned-Up (Target - 40,000), by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Department of Natural Resources
Item 48
 To Department of Natural Resources - UGS Sample Library Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
77,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(78,800)
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the UGS Sample Library Fund line item (an expendable special
revenue fund, consisting of money from donations and interest,
whose purpose is to support the sample library): (1) Annual
Interest Earned (Target = $500), and (2) Utah Core Research
Center workshops (Target = 10) by October 15, 2019 to the
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 49
 To Department of Natural Resources - Wildland Fire Suppression
Fund
From Interest Income, One-Time
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Bonus
345,900
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Bonus, One-Time
(14,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Wildland Fire Suppression Fund
332,900
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund line item managed by the
Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, whose mission is
"to manage, sustain, and strengthen Utah's forests, range lands,
sovereign lands and watersheds for its citizens and visitors:"
(1) Non-federal wildland fire acres burned (Target = 18,253),
(2) Human-caused wildfire rate (Target = 56%), and (3)
Participating Entities (Target = 146 entities) by October 15,
2019 to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental
Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Subsection 2(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. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer
amounts between funds and accounts as indicated.
Department of Agriculture and Food
Item 50
 To Department of Agriculture and Food - Agriculture Loan
Programs
From Agriculture Resource Development Fund
285,300
From Utah Rural Rehabilitation Loan State Fund
153,700
Schedule of Programs:
Agriculture Loan Program
439,000
The Legislature intends that the Department of Agriculture
and Food report on the following performance measures for the
Agriculture Loan Programs line item, whose mission is "To
serve and deliver financial services to our agricultural clients
and partners through delivery of effective customer service and
efficiency with good ethics and fiscal responsibility:" (1)
Default rate - To keep our default rate lower than average bank
default rates of 3% in our annual fiscal year. (Target = 2% or
less), (2) Loan Process Time - Reduce the loan process time
from start to finish with increased communication with the
borrower. (Target = 20%), and (3) Investigate and initiate
acceptance and use of electronic documents - Electronic
documentation has been proven to be: quicker, less expensive,
of higher quality, and easier to maintain and store (Target =
100% use) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural Resources,
Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations
Subcommittee.
Department of Environmental Quality
Item 51
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Development
Security Fund - Drinking Water
From Federal Funds
7,000,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,477,000
From Designated Sales Tax
3,587,500
From Repayments
9,682,000
Schedule of Programs:
Drinking Water
25,746,500
Item 52
 To Department of Environmental Quality - Water Development
Security Fund - Water Quality
From Federal Funds
7,200,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
6,282,700
From Designated Sales Tax
3,587,500
From Repayments
19,479,700
Schedule of Programs:
Water Quality
36,549,900
Department of Natural Resources
Item 53
 To Department of Natural Resources - Internal Service Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
808,500
Schedule of Programs:
ISF - DNR Warehouse
808,500
Budgeted FTE
2.0
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the DNR ISF line item, whose mission is "to facilitate
economic development and wise use of natural resources to
enhance the quality of life in Utah:" (1) To achieve $40,000 of
net income in FY2018 (Target = $40,000), (2) To achieve and
maintain $40,000 of accumulated retained earnings (Target =
$40,000), (3) To adjust rates such that retained earnings are
within plus or minus 5% of annual revenues (Target = plus or
minus 5% of revenues) by October 15, 2019 to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Item 54
 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
The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural
Resources report on the following performance measures for
the Water Resources Revolving Construction Fund line item,
whose mission is to "plan, conserve, develop and protect Utahs
water resources:" (1) Dam Safety minimum standards upgrade
projects funded per fiscal year (Target = 2), (2) Percent of
appropriated funding to be spent on Dam Safety projects
(Target = 100%), and (3) Timeframe by which all state
monitored high hazard dams will be brought up to minimum
safety standards (Target = year 2100) by October 15, 2019 to
the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee.
Subsection 2(d). 
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 55
 To Conversion to Alternative Fuel Grant Program Fund
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
110,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(90,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Conversion to Alternative Fuel Grant Program Fund
20,000
Item 56
 To 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
Item 57
 To General Fund Restricted - Constitutional Defense Restricted
Account
From General Fund Restricted - Land Exchange Distribution Account
1,084,000
Schedule of Programs:
Constitutional Defense Restricted Account
1,084,000
Item 58
 To GFR - Invasive Species Mitigation Account
From General Fund
2,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Invasive Species Mitigation Account
2,000,000
Item 59
 To General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection Account
From General Fund
500,000
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Mule Deer Protection
500,000
Item 60
 To GFR - Rangeland Improvement Account
From General Fund
1,346,300
Schedule of Programs:
Rangeland Improvement Account
1,346,300
Item 61
 To General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
From General Fund
74,800
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - Wildlife Resources
74,800
Section 3. 
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 of this bill takes effect on July 1, 2018.