Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 4 (2025GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Watkins, Christine F.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/14/2025

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;
• provides intent language.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

6
Economic and Community Development Base Budget
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Christine F. Watkins
Senate Sponsor: Calvin R. Musselman
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, 2024 and ending June 30, 
2025 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal 
year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
provides appropriations for other purposes as described;
provides intent language.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates 
$39,987,200
 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025, 
including:
$3,075,000
 from General Fund; and
$36,912,200
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$10,097,800
 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2025, all 
of which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$131,348,200
 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2025, all of which 
is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$7,419,700
 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2025, 
all of which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$1,723,416,600
 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026, 
including:
$216,109,400
 from General Fund; and
$27,402,500
 from Income Tax Fund; and
$1,479,904,700
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$42,694,800
 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2026, 
including:
$5,492,900
 from General Fund; and
$37,201,900
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$449,379,900
 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2026, including:
$2,250,000
 from General Fund; and
$447,129,900
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$62,077,400
 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2026, 
including:
$48,410,700
 from General Fund; and
$870,800
 from Income Tax Fund; and
$12,795,900
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$4,710,900
 in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2026, all of which is from 
the various sources as detailed in this bill.
Other Special Clauses:
This bill provides a special effective date.
Section 1 of this bill takes effect immediately. Section 2 and Section 3 of this bill take effect 
on July 1, 2025.
Uncodified Material Affected:
ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. 
FY 2025 Appropriations.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 
2024, and ending June 30, 2025. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for 
fiscal year 2025. 
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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
ITEM 1
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - DABS Operations
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(359,200)
Administration
(1,031,100)
Executive Director
10,926,300
Operations
(992,300)
Stores and Agencies
(6,629,100)
Warehouse and Distribution
(2,633,000)
ITEM 2
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - Parents Empowered
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
166,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(68,400)
Parents Empowered
98,200
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 3
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
81,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(616,800)
Administration
(534,900)
ITEM 4
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Economic Prosperity
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
10,096,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,595,500
Administration
(55,000)
Business Services
1,010,100
Incentives and Grants
(23,419,800)
Strategic Initiatives
31,260,000
Systems and Control
2,896,600
ITEM 5
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,072,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,863,100)
Film Commission
(220,700)
Tourism
1,430,000
ITEM 6
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Pass-Through
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
34,041,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(30,759,500)
Pass-Through
3,100,300
Economic Assistance Grants
181,300
ITEM 7
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Sports Commission
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that of the 
appropriations provided in "Appropriations Adjustments 
Act, (House Bill 3, 2024 General Session), Item 209, the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide pass 
through funds to the Utah Sports Commission to provide 
a direct award grant of $125,000 to the Rocky Mountain 
Golden Gloves in FY 2026 to enhance Utah's economy 
and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, and 
development of national and international sports.
ITEM 8
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Fairpark Area Investment 
and Redevelopment District
From General Fund, One-time
450,000
Utah Fairpark Area Investment and 
Redevelopment District
450,000
ITEM 9
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Fair Park Authority
From General Fund, One-time
1,325,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
6,138,400
State Fair Park Authority
7,463,400
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
ITEM 10
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
673,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(725,700)
Administrative Services
(294,700)
Information Technology
239,100
Utah Multicultural Affairs Office
2,900
ITEM 11
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Division of Arts and 
Museums
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
311,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
360,000
Administration
(18,000)
Community Arts Outreach
34,200
Grants to Non-profits
605,000
Museum Services
50,700
ITEM 12
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on 
Service and Volunteerism
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
155,400
Commission on Service and Volunteerism
155,400
ITEM 13
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Indian Affairs
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(100)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
344,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(114,200)
Indian Affairs
230,400
ITEM 14
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pass-Through
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
522,800
Pass-Through
522,800
ITEM 15
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Historical Society
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
714,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(829,400)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
115,000
ITEM 16
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
718,800
Administration
323,600
Blind and Disabled
191,900
Library Development
77,000
Library Resources
126,300
ITEM 17
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Stem Action Center
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
895,300
STEM Action Center
105,700
STEM Action Center - Grades 6-8
789,600
ITEM 18
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - One Percent for Arts
From Pass-through, One-time
(500,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
676,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,061,300)
One Percent for Arts
(1,884,800)
ITEM 19
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State of Utah Museum
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(714,400)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
714,400
ITEM 20
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Arts 
 Museums 
Grants
From General Fund, One-time
2,000,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
132,100
Pass Through Grants
2,000,000
Competitive Grants
132,100
ITEM 21
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Capital Facilities 
Grants
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,415,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,000,000)
Pass Through Grants
(1,875,000)
Competitive Grants
290,600
ITEM 22
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage 
 Events 
Grants
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(236,900)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
200,000
Pass Through Grants
(36,900)
ITEM 23
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pete Suazo Athletics 
Commission
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
142,200
Pete Suazo Athletics Commission
142,200
ITEM 24
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Historic 
Preservation Office
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(30,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
319,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(180,000)
Administration
82,000
Public Archaeology
58,500
Main Street Program
99,200
Cemeteries
(130,000)
ITEM 25
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Archaeological and 
Historic Sites Grants
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
374,700
Archaeological and Historic Sites Grants
374,700
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 26
Department of Workforce Services - General Assistance
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,230,000
General Assistance
1,230,000
ITEM 27
Department of Workforce Services - Housing and Community Development
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,773,700
Housing Development
4,773,700
ITEM 28
Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy
From General Fund, One-time
(700,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,725,000
Information Technology
1,500,000
Workforce Development
(475,000)
ITEM 29
Department of Workforce Services - State Office of Rehabilitation
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(831,900)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
650,000
Executive Director
(181,900)
ITEM 30
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
133,900
Unemployment Insurance Administration
133,900
ITEM 31
Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,311,700
Homeless Services
7,311,700
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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
ITEM 32
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - History Donation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
4,649,500
From Interest Income, One-time
149,800
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(4,187,500)
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,767,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,629,600)
History Donation Fund
750,000
ITEM 33
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Arts Endowment 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(3,100)
From Interest Income, One-time
16,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
30,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(14,600)
State Arts Endowment Fund
29,500
ITEM 34
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library Donation 
Fund
From Interest Income, One-time
16,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
18,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(34,600)
ITEM 35
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage and Arts 
Foundation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(208,200)
From History Donation Fund, One-time
4,187,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,504,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,793,200)
Heritage and Arts Foundation Fund
3,690,700
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 36
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
43,100
From Closing Fund Balance
(13,100)
Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
30,000
ITEM 37
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment 
Vendor Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
60,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(83,500)
Individuals with Visual Disabilities Vendor Fund
(22,800)
ITEM 38
Department of Workforce Services - Navajo Revitalization Fund
From Interest Income, One-time
1,000,000
From Other Financing Sources, One-time
(1,000,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
157,600
From Closing Fund Balance
335,400
Navajo Revitalization Fund
493,000
ITEM 39
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Bonus 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(1,916,200)
From Closing Fund Balance
1,916,200
ITEM 40
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(2,977,800)
From Closing Fund Balance
2,977,800
ITEM 41
Department of Workforce Services - Qualified Emergency Food Agencies 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
143,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(143,300)
ITEM 42
Department of Workforce Services - Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,602,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(2,801,400)
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
801,100
ITEM 43
Department of Workforce Services - Utah Community Center for the Deaf 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(2,400)
From Closing Fund Balance
2,400
ITEM 44
Department of Workforce Services - Olene Walker Low Income Housing
From Beginning Fund Balance
33,192,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(32,591,400)
Olene Walker Low Income Housing
601,300
ITEM 45
Department of Workforce Services - Workforce Initiatives Fund
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
24,811,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(21,086,500)
Workforce Initiatives Fund
3,725,000
Subsection 1(c).
Business-like Activities
The Legislature has reviewed the following proprietary funds. Under the terms and 
conditions of Utah Code 63J-1-410, for any included Internal Service Fund, the Legislature 
approves budgets, full-time permanent positions, and capital acquisition amounts as indicated, 
and appropriates to the funds, as indicated, estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other 
charges. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between 
funds and accounts as indicated.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
ITEM 46
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - State Store Land Acquisition 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
79,631,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(79,631,900)
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 47
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Rural Opportunity Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
12,300,000
Rural Opportunity Fund
12,300,000
ITEM 48
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Small Business Credit 
Initiative Program Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,734,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,592,400)
State Small Business Credit Initiative Program 
Fund
13,141,900
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 49
Department of Workforce Services - Economic Revitalization and Investment 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(94,600)
From Closing Fund Balance
94,600
ITEM 50
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Compensation Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
101,715,600
From Closing Fund Balance
4,190,700
Unemployment Compensation Fund
105,906,300
Subsection 1(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.
Economic and Community Development
ITEM 51
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
6,936,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(8,936,400)
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance 
Account
(2,000,000)
ITEM 52
General Fund Restricted - Native American Repatriation Restricted Account
From Closing Fund Balance
10,000
General Fund Restricted - Native American 
Repatriation Restricted Account
10,000
ITEM 53
General Fund Restricted - Homeless to Housing Reform Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
9,409,700
General Fund Restricted - Homeless to Housing 
Reform Restricted Account
9,409,700
ITEM 54
General Fund Restricted - School Readiness Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
122,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(122,000)
ITEM 55
Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
675,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(675,500)
Subsection 1(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and 
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
Economic and Community Development
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 56
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Transient Room Tax Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
250,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(250,700)
Section 2. 
FY 2026 Appropriations.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 
2025, and ending June 30, 2026. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for 
fiscal year 2026. 
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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
ITEM 57
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - DABS Operations
From Liquor Control Fund
93,376,100
Administration
2,201,000
Executive Director
12,288,500
Operations
5,450,000
Stores and Agencies
66,267,900
Warehouse and Distribution
7,168,700
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Alcoholic 
Beverage Services report on the following DABS 
Operations line item performance measures for FY 2026: 
1. Liquor payments processed within 30 days of invoices 
received (Target = 97%); 2. On Premise licensee audits 
conducted (Target = 85%); 3. Percentage of net profits to 
sales (Target = 15%); and 4. Supply chain in stock 
(Target = 97%).
ITEM 58
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - Parents Empowered
From General Fund Restricted - Underage Drinking 
Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted 
Account
3,344,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
68,400
Parents Empowered
3,413,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Alcoholic 
Beverage Services report on the following Parents 
Empowered line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. "Parents Empowered" Ad Awareness (Target = 
60%); 2. Ad awareness of the dangers of underage 
drinking and prevention tips (Target = 70%); and 3. 
Percentage of students who used alcohol during their 
lifetime (Target = 16%).
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 59
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Administration
From General Fund
2,734,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
805,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(771,500)
Administration
2,768,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following 
Administration line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Contract processing efficiency (Target = 95%); 
2. Finance processing (Target = 75%); and 3. Public and 
Community Relations (Target = 10%).
ITEM 60
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Economic Prosperity
From General Fund
18,283,900
From Income Tax Fund
24,241,600
From Federal Funds
14,551,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
886,600
From General Fund Restricted - Cannabinoid Proceeds 
Restricted Account
50,000
From Rural Opportunity Fund
2,250,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,871,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(292,200)
Business Services
4,857,300
Incentives and Grants
16,041,500
Strategic Initiatives
37,836,400
Systems and Control
5,107,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following Economic 
Prosperity line item performance measures for FY 2026: 
1. Business Services (Target = 4%); 2. Compliance 
(Target = 50%); and 3. Corporate Recruitment (Target = 
2%).
ITEM 61
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism
From General Fund
5,219,300
From Transportation Fund
118,000
From Federal Funds
1,884,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
258,800
From General Fund Rest. - Motion Picture Incentive 
Acct.
1,479,100
From General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing 
Performance
19,640,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,019,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(6,718,800)
Film Commission
2,689,000
Marketing and Advertising
19,640,500
Tourism
6,570,900
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following Office of 
Tourism line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Film Commission Metric (Target = 5%) and 2. Tourism 
Marketing Performance Account (Target = 3%).
ITEM 62
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Pass-Through
From General Fund
9,565,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
30,759,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(10,325,200)
Pass-Through
25,000,000
Economic Assistance Grants
5,000,000
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a 
direct award grant of $300,000 to the Northern Economic 
Alliance in FY 2026 for economic opportunity.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a 
direct award grant of $67,500 to the Pete Suazo Center 
for Business Development and Entrepreneurship in FY 
2026 for economic opportunity.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a 
direct award grant of $2,800,000 to the Utah Industry 
Resource Alliance in FY 2026 for economic opportunity.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a 
direct award grant of $798,200 to the Utah Small 
Business Development Centers in FY 2026 for economic 
opportunity.
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following 
Pass-Through line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Assessment (Target = 100%); 2. Contract 
processing efficiency (Target = 95%); and 3. Finance 
processing (Target = 75%).
ITEM 63
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Inland Port Authority
From General Fund
3,183,200
Inland Port Authority
3,183,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following Inland 
Port Authority line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Business Development (Target = 24); 2. 
Communications (Target = 95%); and 3. Finance 
Budget (Target = 98%).
ITEM 64
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Point of the Mountain Authority
From General Fund
1,750,300
Point of the Mountain Authority
1,750,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following Point of 
the Mountain Authority line item performance measures 
for FY 2026: 1. Develop proposal evaluation plan 
(Target = 1); 2. Master plan framework (Target = 1); and 
3. Master plan input (Target = 1).
ITEM 65
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - World Trade Center Utah
From General Fund
1,562,500
World Trade Center Utah
1,562,500
ITEM 66
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Sports Commission
From General Fund
5,280,000
From General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing 
Performance
2,182,300
Utah Sports Commission
7,462,300
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide pass 
through funds to the Utah Sports Commission to provide 
a direct award grant of $125,000 to the Rocky Mountain 
Golden Gloves in FY 2026 to enhance Utah's economy 
and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, and 
development of national and international sports.
ITEM 67
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Fairpark Area Investment 
and Redevelopment District
From General Fund
2,000,000
From General Fund, One-time
(450,000)
Utah Fairpark Area Investment and 
Redevelopment District
1,550,000
ITEM 68
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Fair Park Authority
From General Fund
1,325,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
6,138,400
State Fair Park Authority
7,463,400
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
ITEM 69
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
From General Fund
5,003,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
55,300
From General Fund Restricted - Martin Luther King Jr 
Civil Rights Support Restricted Account
7,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,443,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(613,400)
Administrative Services
3,056,900
Executive Director's Office
764,900
Information Technology
1,238,500
Utah Multicultural Affairs Office
836,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following 
Administration line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Increase in Youth Engagement (Target = 1,450); 
2. Number of leadership engagements with CCE-wide 
division staff (Target = 25); 3. Percentage of CCE 
employees who report feeling supported by CCE 
leadership (Target = 90%); and 4. Programing 
Availability to Vulnerable Student Population (Target = 
78%).
ITEM 70
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Division of Arts and 
Museums
From General Fund
4,178,600
From Federal Funds
1,332,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
138,100
From Revenue Transfers
5,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
100,000
Administration
843,500
Community Arts Outreach
2,787,200
Grants to Non-profits
1,796,600
Museum Services
326,600
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following 
Division of Arts and Museums line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Counties Served by Traveling 
Art Exhibit (Target = 69%); 2. Grant Funding to 
Counties (Target = 27); 3. Number of Activity Locations 
Provided by UAM Grantees (Target = 210); and 4. 
Training and Development in Cultural Sector (Target = 
2,500).
ITEM 71
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on 
Service and Volunteerism
From General Fund
2,230,700
From Federal Funds
8,100,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
439,600
From Revenue Transfers
50,000
Commission on Service and Volunteerism
9,521,100
One Utah Service Fellowship Program
1,300,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following 
Commission on Service and Volunteerism line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. AmeriCorps 
Program Staff Assessment (Target = 80%) and 2. 
Number of council members that show an increase in 
skills (Target = 85%).
ITEM 72
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Indian Affairs
From General Fund
581,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
77,900
From General Fund Restricted - Native American 
Repatriation
61,200
From Revenue Transfers
10,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
266,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(116,100)
Indian Affairs
880,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following Indian 
Affairs line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Measure of Attendees in Youth Track of the Governor's 
Native American Summit (Target = 30%); 2. Measure of 
state agencies with liaisons participating in Indian affairs 
(Target = 70%); and 3. Measure of Tribes Visited 
Personally by State of Utah (Target = 80%).
ITEM 73
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pass-Through
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Humanitarian Service Rest. Acct
6,000
From General Fund Restricted - National Professional 
Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities
100,000
Pass-Through
106,000
ITEM 74
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Historical Society
From General Fund
7,984,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
304,700
From Revenue Transfers
300,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,123,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,023,200)
Administration
875,300
Historic Preservation and Antiquities
300,000
Library and Collections
838,600
Public History, Communication and Information
973,200
State of Utah Museum
5,702,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following 
Historical Society line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Measure of Certified Local Governments 
involved in historical preservations (Target = 60%) and 
2. Percentage of State History Collection Prepared to Be 
Moved (Target = 33%).
ITEM 75
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library
From General Fund
4,238,200
From Federal Funds
2,958,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,137,200
From Revenue Transfers
3,400
Administration
1,255,900
Blind and Disabled
2,085,000
Bookmobile
1,122,200
Library Development
2,100,100
Library Resources
2,774,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following State 
Library line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Number of Checkouts of Online Materials (Target = 
3,404,811); 2. Number of In-person and Online Training 
Hours for Librarians (Target = 8,000); 3. Total Blind and 
Print Disabled Circulation Annually (Target = 305,500); 
4. Total Bookmobile Circulation Annually (Target = 
445,000); and 5. Total Usage of Products via Utah's 
Online Public Library (Target = 314,945).
ITEM 76
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Stem Action Center
From General Fund
10,799,100
From Federal Funds
497,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
67,500
STEM Action Center
2,272,700
STEM Action Center - Grades 6-8
9,091,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following Stem 
Action Center line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Number of Events With Engagement of 
Corporate Partners (Target = 50); 2. Percent of 
communities off the Wasatch Front served by STEM in 
Motion Kits (Target = 40%); 3. Percentage of Grants and 
Dollars Awarded off the Wasatch Front. (Target = 40%); 
4. Providing Mentoring to Support Improved Math 
Outcomes for Students (Target = 10%); and 5. Providing 
STEM Resources to Underrepresented Communities 
(Target = 96,000).
ITEM 77
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - One Percent for Arts
From Revenue Transfers
2,000,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,561,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,498,900)
One Percent for Arts
1,062,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following One 
Percent for Arts line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Inspection Rate of Public Art Collection (Target 
= 15%) and 2. Number of Utah Artists Engaged in 
Professional Development Opportunities (Target = 7%).
ITEM 78
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Arts 
 Museums 
Grants
From General Fund
4,597,500
Pass Through Grants
597,500
Competitive Grants
4,000,000
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Utah Department of Cultural and Community 
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to 
Warriors Over the Wasatch in FY 2026 for operational 
support for the Hill AFB Air Show to facilitate logistic 
items as well as performers and travel accommodations 
for a successful event.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Utah Department of Cultural and Community 
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $100,000 to 
America's Freedom Festival in Provo in FY 2026 for 
Hope of America educational opportunities for 5th grade 
students across the state.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Utah Department of Cultural and Community 
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to 
Days of 47 Rodeo in FY 2026 for operational support for 
a statewide pioneer heritage celebration event to include 
camps, a parade, and five days of rodeo activities.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Utah Department of Cultural and Community 
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $150,000 to 
Miss Rodeo Utah/Cowboy Hall of Fame in FY 2026 for 
increasing rodeo participation, elevating Miss Rodeo 
Utah's profile, and recognizing those who uphold Utah's 
western heritage.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the 
Utah Department of Cultural and Community 
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $170,000 to 
the Utah Humanities Council in FY 2026 for operational 
and special project support for public humanities 
programs across the state.
ITEM 79
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Capital Facilities 
Grants
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,000,000
Pass Through Grants
3,000,000
ITEM 80
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage 
 Events 
Grants
From General Fund
650,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
400,000
Pass Through Grants
1,050,000
ITEM 81
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pete Suazo Athletics 
Commission
From General Fund
203,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
153,100
Pete Suazo Athletics Commission
356,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following Pete 
Suazo Athletics Commission line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Number of High Profile Events 
(Target = 1); 2. Percent Licensed (Target = 90%); and 3. 
Revenue Increase (Target = 12%).
ITEM 82
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Historic 
Preservation Office
From General Fund
1,845,400
From Federal Funds
2,605,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
180,000
Administration
3,853,300
Public Archaeology
482,900
Main Street Program
365,000
Cemeteries
130,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and 
Community Engagement report on the following State 
Historic Preservation Office line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Cultural Compliance Review 
Rate (Target = 95%); 2. Dollars of Utah Cultural 
Stewardship and Public Outreach donated time and 
mileage exceeds the cost of two state-funded FTEs per 
year. (Target = $210,000); and 3. Pass through of federal 
grant funds to local communities for historic preservation 
purposes (Target = 10%).
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 83
Department of Workforce Services - Administration
From General Fund
5,137,400
From Federal Funds
11,333,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
128,400
From Expendable Receipts
126,700
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
70,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
31,800
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest. 
Acct
23,400
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities 
Mitigation Restricted Account
10,000
From Medicaid ACA Fund
1,200
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
5,400
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
10,800
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
40,500
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
98,800
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
70,500
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
7,000
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness 
Account
18,700
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
4,108,200
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
3,700
Administrative Support
13,063,800
Communications
1,637,600
Executive Director's Office
2,109,400
Human Resources
2,350,000
Internal Audit
2,067,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Administration line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Percent of DWS 
Facilities for Which an Annual Facilities Risk 
Assessment Is Completed Using the Division of Risk 
Management Guidelines and Checklist (Target = 98%); 
2. Percent of DWS programs/systems that have reviewed, 
planned for, or mitigated identified risks (Target = 
100%); and 3. Provide accurate and timely 
department-wide fiscal administration as measured by 
audit findings or responses (Target = 0).
ITEM 84
Department of Workforce Services - General Assistance
From General Fund
4,375,600
From Revenue Transfers
251,400
General Assistance
4,627,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following General Assistance line 
item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. General 
Assistance - Average monthly customers served (Target 
= 730); 2. Internal review compliance accuracy (Target = 
95%); and 3. Positive Closure Rate (SSI Achievement or 
Close With Earnings) (Target = 65%).
ITEM 85
Department of Workforce Services - Housing and Community Development
From General Fund
1,951,200
From Federal Funds
49,372,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
914,000
From Expendable Receipts
1,295,500
From Economic Revitalization 
 Investment Fund
500
From Housing Opportunities for Low Income Households
6,900
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
64,100
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
208,200
From OWHLF Multi-Family Hous Preserv Revolv Loan
5,500
From OWHT-Fed Home
6,900
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
606,800
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
776,300
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
591,300
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
70,000
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
60,000
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
80,000
From Revenue Transfers
557,400
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
44,900
Community Development
8,186,700
Community Development Administration
1,183,700
Community Services
4,663,700
HEAT
25,031,400
Housing Development
6,151,900
Weatherization Assistance
11,394,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Housing and 
Community Development line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Affordable housing units 
funded from Olene Walker and Private Activity Bonds 
(Target = 2,200); 2. Number of Unique Low Income 
Households Assisted by Installing Permanent Energy 
Conservation Measures (Target = 347); and 3. Utilities 
Assistance for Low-income Households - Unique number 
of eligible households assisted with home energy costs 
(Target = 26,000).
ITEM 86
Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy
From General Fund
56,309,900
From Income Tax Fund
3,160,900
From Federal Funds
319,135,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
230,000
From Expendable Receipts
2,213,200
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
2,815,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
870,800
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest. 
Acct
42,700
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities 
Mitigation Restricted Account
20,000
From Medicaid ACA Fund
3,753,300
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
7,900
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
15,400
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
70,700
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
161,500
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
118,600
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
10,200
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness 
Account
6,128,900
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
57,987,900
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
2,800
Child Care Assistance
94,257,100
Eligibility Services
92,183,700
Facilities and Pass-Through
8,537,800
Information Technology
50,493,700
Nutrition Assistance
98,600
Other Assistance
395,500
Refugee Assistance
7,796,100
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
73,502,600
Trade Adjustment Act Assistance
1,580,300
Workforce Development
116,085,600
Workforce Investment Act Assistance
4,772,400
Workforce Research and Analysis
3,354,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Operations and Policy 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Child 
Care Case Eligibility Determined within 30 Days (Target 
= 95%); 2. Eligibility Average Call Wait Time (in 
minutes) (Target = 18); 3. Eligibility Days to Decision 
(Target = 15); 4. Eligibility Services - Internal review 
compliance accuracy (Target = 95%); 5. Internal Review 
Medical Compliance Accuracy (Target = 95%); 6. Labor 
Exchange - Total job placements (Target = 30,000); 7. 
RCA (Refugee Cash Assistance) Recipients - Positive 
Closure Rate per Calendar Month (Target = 78%); 8. 
TANF Recipients - Positive closure rate per calendar 
month (Target = 78%); 9. WIOA Adult Entered 
Employment Rate (Target = 62%); and 10. WIOA 
Dislocated Workers Entered Employment Rate (Target = 
83%).
ITEM 87
Department of Workforce Services - State Office of Rehabilitation
From General Fund
24,815,000
From Federal Funds
58,273,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
212,200
From Expendable Receipts
590,900
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
1,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
1,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest. 
Acct
500
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities 
Mitigation Restricted Account
100
From Medicaid ACA Fund
200
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
500
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
500
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
1,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
1,300
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
1,000
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
500
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness 
Account
400
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
66,700
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
6,850,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(6,850,000)
Blind and Visually Impaired
4,430,200
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3,714,800
Disability Determination
18,451,200
Executive Director
1,139,100
Rehabilitation Services
56,233,700
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following State Office of 
Rehabilitation line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Total number of 
individuals served with DSDHH programs (Target = 
8,000); 2. Vocational Rehabilitation - Maintain or 
Increase Successful Rehabilitation Closure Rate (Target 
= 55%); and 3. Vocational Rehabilitation - Percentage of 
All VR Clients Receiving Services Who Are Eligible or 
Potentially Eligible Youth (ages 14-24) (Target = 41%).
ITEM 88
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance
From General Fund
1,258,800
From Federal Funds
30,944,400
From Expendable Receipts
36,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
783,600
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
837,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
2,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest. 
Acct
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities 
Mitigation Restricted Account
1,000
From Medicaid ACA Fund
100
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
500
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
1,000
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
2,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
4,500
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
3,300
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
500
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness 
Account
1,200
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
140,200
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
500
Adjudication
6,170,600
Unemployment Insurance Administration
27,850,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Unemployment 
Insurance line item performance measures for FY 2026: 
1. Percentage of Employers Registered With the 
Department Within 90 Days of Employers First 
Reporting Employee Wages for the Latest Calendar Year 
(Target = 98.5%); 2. Percentage of Unemployment 
Insurance Benefits First Payments Made Within 14 
Calendar Days for the Latest Calendar Year (Target = 
95%); and 3. Percentage of Unemployment Insurance 
Separation Determinations for the Latest Calendar Year 
That Meet Quality Standards as Outlined and Defined by 
the USDOL (Target = 95%).
ITEM 89
Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services
From General Fund
29,495,000
From Federal Funds
5,141,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
19,700
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Pamela Atkinson Homeless 
Account
2,522,800
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest. 
Acct
12,929,300
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities 
Mitigation Restricted Account
17,192,100
From Revenue Transfers
25,100
Homeless Services
67,325,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Office of Homeless 
Services line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
First Time Homeless Persons (Target = -6%); 2. 
Homeless Jobs and Income (Target = 10%); 3. Homeless 
Persons (Target = -8%); 4. Length of Homelessness 
(Target = -10%); 5. Persons Returning to Homelessness 
(Target = -10%); and 6. Successful Housing Placement 
(Target = 93%).
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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
ITEM 90
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - History Donation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,400,000
From Interest Income
160,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,559,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(9,619,800)
History Donation Fund
500,000
ITEM 91
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Arts Endowment 
Fund
From Interest Income
32,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
473,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(473,500)
State Arts Endowment Fund
32,300
ITEM 92
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library Donation 
Fund
From Interest Income
48,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,315,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,363,900)
ITEM 93
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage and Arts 
Foundation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,300,000
From Revenue Transfers
500,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
6,505,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,157,500)
Heritage and Arts Foundation Fund
2,148,100
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 94
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
From Interest Income
18,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
45,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,393,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,357,900)
Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
100,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Individuals with Visual 
Impairment Fund line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Grantees will maintain or increase the number of 
individuals served (Target = 165); 2. Grantees will 
maintain or increase the number of services provided 
(Target = 906); and 3. Number of Individuals Provided 
Low-vision Services (Target = 2,400).
ITEM 95
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment 
Vendor Fund
From Trust and Agency Funds
163,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
283,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(306,500)
Individuals with Visual Disabilities Vendor Fund
141,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Individuals with Visual 
Impairment Vendor Fund line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Business Enterprise Program 
Will Establish New Business Locations in Government 
And/or Private Businesses to Provide Additional 
Employment Opportunities (Target = 4); 2. Number of 
business locations receiving equipment repairs and/or 
maintenance will meet or exceed previous year's total 
(Target = 32); and 3. Number of business locations 
receiving upgraded equipment purchased by fund will 
meet or exceed previous year's total (Target = 12).
ITEM 96
Department of Workforce Services - Intermountain Weatherization Training 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,500)
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Intermountain 
Weatherization Training Fund line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Excluding contractors, the total 
number of weatherization assistance program individuals 
trained (Target = 400) and 2. Number of private 
contractors trained each year (Target = 3).
ITEM 97
Department of Workforce Services - Qualified Emergency Food Agencies 
Fund
From Designated Sales Tax
540,000
From Revenue Transfers
375,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
283,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(283,000)
Emergency Food Agencies Fund
915,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Qualified Emergency 
Food Agencies Fund line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Percent of QEFAF program funds obligated 
to QEFAF agencies (Target = 100%) and 2. The number 
of households served by QEFAF agencies (Target = 
11,000).
ITEM 98
Department of Workforce Services - Utah Community Center for the Deaf 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,000
From Interest Income
2,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
14,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(17,900)
Utah Community Center for the Deaf Fund
4,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Utah Community Center 
for the Deaf Fund line item performance measure for FY 
2026: 1. Increase the number of individuals accessing 
interpreter certification exams (Target = 25).
ITEM 99
Department of Workforce Services - Olene Walker Low Income Housing
From General Fund
5,492,900
From Federal Funds
7,450,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
20,000
From Interest Income
3,080,000
From Revenue Transfers
(800,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
258,080,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(265,203,500)
Olene Walker Low Income Housing
8,120,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Olene Walker Low 
Income Housing line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Housing units preserved or created (Target = 
175); 2. Ratio of Other Funds to Olene Walker Housing 
Loan Fund for All Projects (Target = 15); and 3. Rural 
housing units created (Target = 15).
ITEM 100
Department of Workforce Services - Workforce Initiatives Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
21,086,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(17,361,500)
Workforce Initiatives Fund
3,725,000
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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services
ITEM 101
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - State Store Land Acquisition 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
79,631,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(5,000,000)
State Store Land Acquisition Fund
74,631,900
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 102
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Rural Opportunity Fund
From General Fund
2,250,000
Rural Opportunity Fund
2,250,000
ITEM 103
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Small Business Credit 
Initiative Program Fund
From Interest Income
150,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
11,972,500
State Small Business Credit Initiative Program 
Fund
12,122,500
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 104
Department of Workforce Services - Economic Revitalization and 
Investment Fund
From Interest Income
100,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,179,100
From Closing Fund Balance
(2,278,600)
Economic Revitalization and Investment Fund
500
ITEM 105
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Compensation Fund
From Federal Funds
1,850,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
18,557,800
From Trust and Agency Funds
205,579,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,156,552,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,022,164,600)
Unemployment Compensation Fund
360,375,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Unemployment 
Compensation Fund line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Contributory Employers Unemployment 
Insurance Contributions Due Paid Timely in the Latest 
Calendar Year (paid by the Employer Before the Last 
Day of the Month That Follows Each Calendar Quarter 
End) (Target = 95%); 2. Maintain the average high cost 
multiple, a nationally recognized solvency measure, 
greater than 1 for the Unemployment Insurance Trust 
Fund balance (Target = 1); and 3. Unemployment 
Insurance Trust Fund Balance Is Greater Than the 
Minimum Adequate Reserve Amount and Less Than the 
Maximum Adequate Reserve Amount (Conditions Met = 
1) (Target = 1).
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.
Economic and Community Development
ITEM 106
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
12,735,900
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance 
Account
12,735,900
ITEM 107
General Fund Restricted - Motion Picture Incentive Fund
From General Fund
1,420,500
General Fund Restricted - Motion Picture 
Incentive Fund
1,420,500
ITEM 108
General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing Performance Fund
From General Fund
21,822,800
General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing 
Performance
21,822,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of 
Economic Opportunity report on the following General 
Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing Performance Fund 
line item performance measure for FY 2026: 1. Tourism 
SUCCESS Metric (Target = 20%).
ITEM 109
General Fund Restricted - Native American Repatriation Restricted Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
100,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(90,000)
General Fund Restricted - Native American 
Repatriation Restricted Account
10,000
ITEM 110
General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted 
Account
From General Fund
7,500,000
General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter 
Cities Mitigation Restricted Account
7,500,000
ITEM 111
General Fund Restricted - Homeless Account
From General Fund
1,817,400
General Fund Restricted - Pamela Atkinson 
Homeless Account
1,817,400
ITEM 112
General Fund Restricted - Homeless to Housing Reform Account
From General Fund
12,850,000
General Fund Restricted - Homeless to Housing 
Reform Restricted Account
12,850,000
ITEM 113
General Fund Restricted - School Readiness Account
From General Fund
3,000,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
269,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(219,300)
General Fund Restricted - School Readiness 
Account
3,050,000
ITEM 114
Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
From Income Tax Fund
870,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
675,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(675,500)
Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
870,800
Subsection 2(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and 
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
Economic and Community Development
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
ITEM 115
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Transient Room Tax Fund
From Revenue Transfers
4,710,900
From Beginning Fund Balance
250,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(250,700)
Transient Room Tax Fund
4,710,900
Section 3. 
FY 2026 Appropriations.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 
2025, and ending June 30, 2026. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for 
fiscal year 2026. 
Subsection 3(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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 116
Department of Workforce Services - Community Development Capital 
Budget
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
93,060,000
Community Impact Board
93,060,000
ITEM 117
Department of Workforce Services - Nutrition Assistance - SNAP
From Federal Funds
593,483,100
Nutrition Assistance - SNAP
593,483,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Nutrition Assistance - 
SNAP line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Percentage of cases where a decision of eligibility was 
made within 30 calendar days (Target = 95%); 2. SNAP - 
Accuracy of paid benefits (Target = 97%); and 3. SNAP 
Calendar Days to Decision from Application Submission 
to Eligibility Decision (Target = 12).
ITEM 118
Department of Workforce Services - Special Service Districts
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
3,015,800
Special Service Districts
3,015,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Special Service Districts 
line item performance measure for FY 2026: 1. The Total 
Percentage of Pass Through of Funds to Qualifying 
Special Service Districts in Counties of the 5th, 6th, and 
7th Class (completed Quarterly) (Target = 100%).
Subsection 3(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.
Economic and Community Development
Department of Workforce Services
ITEM 119
Department of Workforce Services - Navajo Revitalization Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
115,800
From Interest Income
1,150,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
9,112,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(8,801,500)
Navajo Revitalization Fund
1,577,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Navajo Revitalization 
Fund line item performance measure for FY 2026: 1. 
Financial Support for Navajo Reservation Revitalization 
- Allocate Funds (Target = 100).
ITEM 120
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Bonus 
Fund
From Interest Income
8,802,100
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Land Exchange Distribution 
Account
100
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Bonus
8,342,200
From Beginning Fund Balance
477,156,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(493,960,800)
Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
340,000
ITEM 121
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,200,000
From Interest Income
4,275,000
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
25,467,900
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Land Exchange Distribution 
Account
11,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
289,505,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(300,419,900)
Permanent Community Impact Fund
20,040,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Permanent Community 
Impact Fund line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Maintain a minimum ratio of loan-to-grant 
fundings for CIB projects (Target = 45); 2. New receipts 
invested in communities annually (Target = 100%); and 
3. The Community Impact Board Funds the Regional 
Planning Program and Community Development 
Specialists, Who Provide Technical Assistance, Prepare 
Tools, Guides, and Resources to Ensure Communities 
Meet Compliance With Land Use Planning Regulations 
(Target = 24).
ITEM 122
Department of Workforce Services - Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
220,000
From Interest Income
200,000
From Other Financing Sources
7,000,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
31,400,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(33,768,300)
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
5,052,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce 
Services report on the following Uintah Basin 
Revitalization Fund line item performance measure for 
FY 2026: 1. Financial Support for Uintah Basin 
Revitalization - Allocate Funds (Target = 100%).
Section 4. 
Effective Date.
(1)
Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
(2)
The actions affecting Section 1 (Effective upon governor's approval) take effect:
(a)
except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), May 7, 2025; or
(b)
if approved by two-thirds of all members elected to each house:
(i)
upon approval by the governor;
(ii)
without the governor's signature, the day following the constitutional time limit of 
Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 8; or
(iii)
in the case of a veto, the date of veto override.
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