Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 7 (2021GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Last, B.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/4/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

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
2021 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Bradley G. Last
Senate Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
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LONG TITLE
General Description:
 This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
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 $646,200 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2021, including:
 ▸ $33,800 from the General Fund; and
 ▸ $612,400 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates ($126,200) in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2021.
 This bill appropriates ($9,500) in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2021.
 This bill appropriates $110,706,600 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022, including:
 ▸ $47,972,700 from the General Fund; and
 ▸ $62,733,900 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $44,146,400 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2022.
 This bill appropriates $0 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2022, including:
 ▸ $9,500 from the General Fund; and
 ▸ ($9,500) from various sources as detailed in this bill.
 This bill appropriates $12,000,000 in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2022, 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, 2021.
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 2021 Appropriations. 
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. These are additions to amounts otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2021.
 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.
Capitol Preservation Board
Item 1
 To Capitol Preservation Board
 Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Capitol Preservation Board in item 13, Chapter 11, Laws of Utah 2020 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2021. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
Legislature
Item 2
 To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund, One-Time 
(135,700)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
102,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(37,900)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
(71,300)
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $800 is to implement the provisions of 
Native American Legislative Liaison Committee Amendments
 (Senate Bill 13, 2020 General Session), $3,200 is to implement the provisions of 
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force
 (House Bill 116, 2020 General Session), $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Labor Commission Amendments
 (House Bill 15, 2020 General Session), $4,000 is to implement the provisions of 
Higher Education Amendments
 (Senate Bill 111, 2020 General Session), and $2,800 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 3
 To Legislature - House of Representatives
From General Fund, One-Time 
(182,200)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
(96,100)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
305,000
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
26,700
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Native American Legislative Liaison Committee Amendments
 (Senate Bill 13, 2020 General Session), $3,200 is to implement the provisions of 
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force
 (House Bill 116, 2020 General Session), $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Labor Commission Amendments
 (House Bill 15, 2020 General Session), $4,000 is to implement the provisions of 
Higher Education Amendments
 (Senate Bill 111, 2020 General Session), and $2,800 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 4
 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From General Fund, One-Time 
(1,403,100)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,184,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(725,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
(944,600)
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $2,800 is to implement the provisions of 
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force
 (House Bill 116, 2020 General Session), $1,200 is to implement the provisions of 
Higher Education Amendments
 (Senate Bill 111, 2020 General Session), and $4,200 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 5
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From General Fund, One-Time 
(166,900)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
143,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(80,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research 
(103,700)
Item 6
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund, One-Time 
(137,500)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
335,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(279,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
(81,100)
Item 7
 To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund, One-Time 
2,059,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,216,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(577,400)
Schedule of Programs:
Pass-Through 
1,490,200
Information Technology 
1,208,500
Utah National Guard
Item 8
 To Utah National Guard
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,276,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(2,464,300)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
11,300
Operations and Maintenance 
(1,923,700)
Tuition Assistance 
68,100
West Traverse Sentinel Landscape 
656,400
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 9
 To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
309,400
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
50,000
Cemetery 
109,400
Military Affairs 
100,000
Outreach Services 
50,000
 Under terms of Section 63J-1-603(3)(a) Utah Code Annotated, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs in Item 20, Chapter 11, Laws of Utah 2020 not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2021. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to one-time operations costs.
 Subsection 1(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 10
 To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-Time 
(138,200)
From Beginning Fund Balance
272,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(260,600)
Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund 
(126,200)
Utah National Guard
Item 11
 To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
218,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(218,000)
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 12
 To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(637,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
637,000
 Subsection 1(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 13
 To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
338,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(347,500)
Schedule of Programs:
National Guard Death Benefit Account 
(9,500)
 Section 2. 
FY 2022 Appropriations. 
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
 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 14
 To Capitol Preservation Board
From General Fund 
5,081,300
Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board 
5,081,300
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) report performance measures for the CPB line item, whose mission is "to be the stewards of the Capitol [to] maintain, improve, and oversee the buildings and grounds on the Capitol Hill Complex." The CPB shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 15
 To Legislature - Senate
From General Fund 
2,973,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,876,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,876,200)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
2,973,100
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $800 is to implement the provisions of 
Native American Legislative Liaison Committee Amendments
 (Senate Bill 13, 2020 General Session), $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Labor Commission Amendments
 (House Bill 15, 2020 General Session), and $2,800 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 16
 To Legislature - House of Representatives
From General Fund 
5,056,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
3,484,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(3,371,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
5,169,200
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Native American Legislative Liaison Committee Amendments
 (Senate Bill 13, 2020 General Session), $1,600 is to implement the provisions of 
Labor Commission Amendments
 (House Bill 15, 2020 General Session), and $2,800 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 17
 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
From General Fund 
9,816,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
5,174,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(4,970,700)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
10,020,300
 The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (LRGC) report performance measures for the LRGC line item, which "is responsible for drafting and processing all legislation, performing policy research and analysis, providing legal counsel, and staffing legislative committees." The LRGC shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 1) Bills ready for introduction within two business days after receiving approval from the sponsor (Target = 95%); 2) Bills numbered and ready for introduction on the first day of the annual general session (Target = 200 bills); 3) Live priority bills completed or abandoned by the 5th Friday of the session (Target = 85%); 4) Timely distribution of "Interim Highlights" to the Legislature (Target = Four business days after interim); 5) Review bills that have passed a chamber within 24 hours of the bill's passage (Target = 98%); 6) Comply with court-established deadlines when representing the Legislature, a legislator, or a legislative employee in litigation (Target = 100%); 7) Comply with time limits for submission of ballot titles and impartial analyses (Target = 100%); 8) Comply with Open and Public Meeting notice requirements for legislative committees (Target = 100%); 9) Prepare final redistricting plans (congressional, legislative, and state school board districts) for the Legislature to adopt (Target = On or before the last day of the 2022 Annual General Session); 10) Provide the House, Senate, and Lieutenant Governor with electronic redistricting plans (Target = Within three business days after final adoption by the Legislature); 11) Provide the Redistricting Committee with the tools and information it needs to begin drawing redistricting maps, including loading census data onto computer hardware and calculating the official population counts in congressional, legislative, and state school board districts (Target = Within 15 days of receiving the 2020 Redistricting data tabulation from the U.S. Census Bureau).
 Of the appropriations provided by this item, $4,200 is to implement the provisions of 
Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission
 (House Bill 372, 2020 General Session).
Item 18
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
From General Fund 
3,366,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,486,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,486,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research 
3,366,700
 The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA) report performance measures for the LFA line item, whose mission is to "affect good government through objective, accurate, relevant budget advice." The LFA shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 19
 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General
From General Fund 
4,553,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
1,327,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(1,327,600)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
4,553,400
 The Legislature intends that the Office of the Legislative Auditor General (LAG) report performance measures for the LAG line item, whose mission is "to serve the Utah Legislature and the citizens of Utah by providing objective and credible information, in-depth analysis, findings, and conclusions that help legislators and other decision-makers improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability." The LAG shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 1) Total audits completed each year (Target = 18); (2) Agency recommendations implemented (Target = 98%); and (3) Legislative recommendations implemented (Target = 100%).
Item 20
 To Legislature - Legislative Services
From General Fund 
5,610,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
263,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
2,498,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(2,498,800)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
1,305,500
Pass-Through 
555,600
Information Technology 
4,012,700
 The Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Services (LS) report performance measures for the LS line item, which provides centralized "back office" administrative functions for the legislative branch. The LS shall report to the Subcommittee on Oversight before October 31, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 1) New employee onboarding and computer account set up within one business day after receiving notification of hire (Target = 100%); (2) Former employee offboarding and computer account removed within one business day after termination (Target = 100%); and (3) Legislative committee rooms opened, tested, and ready for meetings no later than one hour before any scheduled meetings (Target = 100%).
Item 21
 To Legislature - Legislative Services Digital Wellness Commission
From General Fund 
300,000
Schedule of Programs:
Digital Wellness Commission 
300,000
Utah National Guard
Item 22
 To Utah National Guard
From General Fund 
7,524,000
From Federal Funds 
58,648,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
45,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 
5,464,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 
(3,000,000)
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
1,308,700
Operations and Maintenance 
66,174,100
Tuition Assistance 
1,200,000
 The Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard be allowed to increase its vehicle fleet by up to three vehicles with funding from existing appropriations.
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance measures for the UNG line item, whose mission is "to provide mission-ready military forces to assist both state and federal authorities in times of emergency or war." The UNG shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 4) Installation readiness (Target = Installation Status Report of category 2 or higher for each facility).
Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Item 23
 To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs
From General Fund 
3,691,200
From Federal Funds 
675,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
306,800
From General Fund Restricted - Transportation of Veterans to Memorials Supp Rest Acct 
12,500
Schedule of Programs:
Administration 
863,200
Cemetery 
815,800
Military Affairs 
804,200
Outreach Services 
1,928,200
State Approving Agency 
262,100
Transportation of Veterans to Memorials 
12,500
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA) report performance measures for the DVMA line item, whose purpose is to "Advocate for and honor veterans for their unique contributions; Connect veterans, family members, community groups, service organizations, military installations, support groups, and other stakeholders to each other and external resources; and Grow military missions and associated military installation workloads, consistent with national security." The DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 who 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 = Report on accomplishments).
 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 24
 To Capitol Preservation Board - State Capitol Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
527,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,571,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,409,500)
Schedule of Programs:
State Capitol Fund 
689,300
Utah National Guard
Item 25
 To Utah National Guard - National Guard MWR Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
2,709,600
From Beginning Fund Balance
351,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(351,800)
Schedule of Programs:
National Guard MWR Fund 
2,709,600
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance measures for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund line item, which "is focused on enriching the lives of our fellow service members by offering a selection of military services and discounts." The UNG shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 26
 To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Utah Veterans Nursing Home Fund
From Federal Funds 
40,515,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue 
232,200
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,323,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(8,323,500)
Schedule of Programs:
Veterans Nursing Home Fund 
40,747,500
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DVMA) report performance measures for the Veterans Nursing Home line item, whose purpose is to accept donations and gifts, and receive funds from state and federal agencies, insurance reimbursements, or cash payments, for the benefit of each home and its residents. The DVMA shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 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 27
 To General Fund Restricted - National Guard Death Benefits Account
From General Fund 
9,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
347,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(357,000)
Item 28
 To West Traverse Sentinel Landscape Fund
 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-201, the Legislature intends that the Utah National Guard (UNG) report performance measures for the West Traverse Sentinel Landscape Fund line item, whose purpose is "to provide: matching funds for established federal funding programs concerning sentinel landscapes; matching funds for local and private funding programs that assist with sentinel landscape designations; and incentives for landowners who voluntarily participate in land management practices that are consistent with Camp Williams's military missions." The UNG shall report to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget before October 1, 2021 the final status of performance measures established in FY 2021 appropriations bills and the current status of the following performance measures for FY 2022: 1) Number of acres preserved; 2) Number of acres under agreement for preservation.
 Subsection 2(d). 
Fiduciary Funds. 
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
Fund and Account Transfers
Item 29
 To Fund and Account Transfers - Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund
From General Fund 
12,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Firefighters Retirement Trust & Agency Fund 
12,000,000
 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, 2021.