Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 7 First Substitute (2018GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Stevenson, J.

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;
• provides appropriations for other purposes as described.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

NATIONAL GUARD, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, 
AND LEGISLATURE BASE BUDGET
2018 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
House Sponsor: Bradley G. Last
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LONG TITLE
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;
 ▸ provides appropriations for other purposes as described.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
 This bill appropriates $353,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2018, including:
 ▸ ($47,000) from the General Fund;
 ▸ $400,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $110,112,100 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2019, including:
 ▸ $41,886,000 from the General Fund;
 ▸ $68,226,100 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $23,675,800 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2019.
 This bill appropriates $9,500 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2019, all of which is from the General Fund.
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.
Legislature
Item 1
 To Legislature - Legislative Support
From General Fund, One-Time 
(47,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
(47,000)
Utah National Guard
Item 2
 To Utah National Guard
From Federal Funds, One-Time 
400,000
Schedule of Programs:
Operations and Maintenance 
400,000
 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.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 3
 To Capitol Preservation Board
From General Fund 
4,362,000
Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board 
4,362,000
 The Legislature intends that the Capitol Preservation Board report by October 16, 2018 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).
Legislature
Item 4
 To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund 
2,964,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
2,221,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(2,221,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
2,964,600
Item 5
 To Legislature - House of Representatives
From General Fund 
5,031,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
3,223,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(3,223,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
5,031,400
Item 6
 To Legislature - Legislative Printing
From General Fund 
597,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
256,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
526,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(526,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
853,200
Item 7
 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From General Fund 
10,370,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,709,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,709,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
10,370,700
 The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel report by October 16, 2018 to the Subcommittee on Oversight on performance measures used to gauge accomplishment of office goals, missions, and outcomes.
Item 8
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From General Fund 
3,451,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,614,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,614,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research 
3,451,600
 The Legislature intends that the Legislative Fiscal Analyst report by October 16, 2018 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%); (4) Timely fiscal notes (Target = 95%); and (5) Timely performance notes (Target = 85%).
Item 9
 To Legislature - Legislative Support
From General Fund 
1,104,700
From General Fund, One-Time 
(50,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,575,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,575,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
1,054,700
Item 10
 To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund 
200,000
From General Fund, One-Time 
50,000
Schedule of Programs:
Human Resources 
250,000
Item 11
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund 
4,268,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
990,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(990,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
4,268,400
 The Legislature intends that the Legislative Auditor General report by October 16, 2018 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 = 100%).
Utah National Guard
Item 12
 To Utah National Guard
From General Fund 
6,701,900
From General Fund, One-Time 
(290,000)
From Federal Funds 
67,151,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
45,200
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
875,800
Operations and Maintenance 
71,858,000
Tuition Assistance 
875,000
 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 16, 2018 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 13
 To Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs - Veterans' and Military Affairs
From General Fund 
3,322,500
From General Fund, One-Time 
(199,000)
From Federal Funds 
470,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
302,800
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
627,600
Cemetery 
650,000
Military Affairs 
797,400
Outreach Services 
1,658,900
State Approving Agency 
162,800
 The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 16, 2018 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%).
 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.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 14
 To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Restricted Special Revenue Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
479,200
From Beginning Fund Balance
676,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(514,600)
Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund 
640,900
Utah National Guard
Item 15
 To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
1,500,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
117,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(117,900)
Schedule of Programs:
National Guard MWR Fund 
1,500,000
 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard report by October 16, 2018 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 16
 To Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans' Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds 
21,423,400
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 
21,534,900
 The Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans' and Military Affairs report by October 16, 2018 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 2(c). 
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 17
 To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From General Fund 
9,500
Schedule of Programs:
General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account 
9,500
 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.