Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 5 (2025GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Thurston, Norman K  (Thurston’s own bill)

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;
• approves employment levels for internal service funds; and
• approves capital acquisition amounts for internal service funds.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

6
General Government Base Budget
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Norman K Thurston
Senate Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers
LONG TITLE
Committee Note:
The Executive Appropriations Committee recommended this bill.
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;
approves employment levels for internal service funds; and
approves capital acquisition amounts for internal service funds.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates 
($31,420,100)
 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025, 
including:
($2,400,000)
 from General Fund; and
($29,020,100)
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
($6,885,200)
 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 
$12,907,800
 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2025, all of which 
is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$5,000,000
 in transfers to unrestricted funds for fiscal year 2025, all of 
which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$100
 in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2025, all of which is from the 
various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$397,098,200
 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026, 
including:
$126,728,100
 from General Fund; and
$29,143,700
 from Income Tax Fund; and
$241,226,400
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$28,324,100
 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2026, 
including:
$500,000
 from General Fund; and
$27,824,100
 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$460,251,000
 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2026, all of which 
is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates 
$155,417,600
 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 
2026, including:
$86,389,400
 from General Fund; and
$69,028,200
 from Income Tax Fund.
This bill appropriates 
$940,200
 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.
General Government
Department of Commerce
ITEM 1
Department of Commerce - Building Inspector Training
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,660,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,660,100)
ITEM 2
Department of Commerce - Commerce General Regulation
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Latino Community Support Rest. 
Acct, One-time
(13,200)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,818,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,282,800)
Administration
(277,300)
Occupational and Professional Licensing
(200,000)
ITEM 3
Department of Commerce - Office of Consumer Services Professional and 
Technical Services
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,219,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,430,100)
Professional and Technical Services
(2,210,500)
ITEM 4
Department of Commerce - Public Utilities Professional and Technical Services
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
715,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
84,900
Professional and Technical Services
800,100
ITEM 5
Department of Commerce - Utility Bill Assistance Program
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
418,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(418,800)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code 
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $1,408,100 
provided for the Department of Commerce not lapse at 
the close of fiscal year 2025. Use of any nonlapsing 
funds is limited to: up to $1,408,100 for to administer the 
Utility Bill Assistance Program.
Financial Institutions
ITEM 6
Financial Institutions - Financial Institutions Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
116,200
Administration
116,200
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code 
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $116,200 
provided for the Financial Institutions in Item 75, 
Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2024 not lapse at the close of 
fiscal year 2025. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited 
to: up to $116,200 for additional donations to non-profit 
organizations that promote financial literacy and 
educational programs that safeguard the interests of 
financial institution customers.
Insurance Department
ITEM 7
Insurance Department - Health Insurance Actuary
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(218,700)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
218,700
ITEM 8
Insurance Department - Insurance Department Administration
From Federal Funds, One-time
(2,600)
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(10,400)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
903,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,329,300)
Administration
(444,100)
Criminal Background Checks
15,000
Insurance Fraud Program
(409,600)
Relative Value Study
400,000
ITEM 9
Insurance Department - Title Insurance Program
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(33,700)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(77,300)
Title Insurance Program
(111,000)
ITEM 10
Insurance Department - Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,861,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,861,800)
Labor Commission
ITEM 11
Labor Commission - Labor Commission Operations
From General Fund Restricted - Industrial Accident 
Account, One-time
(350,000)
From Trust and Agency Funds, One-time
(2,800)
Antidiscrimination and Labor
(2,800)
Industrial Accidents
(350,000)
Public Service Commission
ITEM 12
Public Service Commission - Public Service Commission Operations
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
488,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(256,000)
Administration
233,200
Building Operations and Maintenance
(400)
Utah State Tax Commission
ITEM 13
Utah State Tax Commission - Tax Administration
From General Fund, One-time
(2,400,000)
From General Fund Restricted - Motor Vehicle 
Enforcement Division Temporary Permit Account, 
One-time
2,400,000
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted 
Account, One-time
250,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
8,000,000
Property Tax Deferral
8,000,000
Operations
(31,600)
Tax and Revenue
(90,000)
Customer Service
(87,200)
Property and Miscellaneous Taxes
189,800
Enforcement
269,000
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code 
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $9,500,000 
provided for the Utah State Tax Commission - Tax 
Administration in Item 95, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2024 
not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2025. Use of any 
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $1,500,000 for 
protecting and enhancing the State's tax and motor 
vehicle systems and processes; paying for mailed 
postcard reminders; continuing to protect the State's 
revenues from tax fraud, identity theft, and security 
intrusions; and litigation and related costs; and up to 
$8,000,000 for reimbursing counties for deferred 
property taxes in accordance with Section 59-2-1802.5.
Governor's Office
ITEM 14
Governor's Office - Emergency Fund
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
242,900
Governor's Emergency Fund
242,900
ITEM 15
Governor's Office - Governor's Office Operations
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,075,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(700,000)
Administration
124,300
Lt. Governor's Office
1,251,600
ITEM 16
Governor's Office - Governors Office of Planning and Budget
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
532,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,000,000)
Administration
(467,400)
ITEM 17
Governor's Office - Suicide Prevention
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
700
Suicide Prevention
700
Office of the State Auditor
ITEM 18
Office of the State Auditor - State Auditor
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
299,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(224,300)
State Auditor
(500)
State Privacy Officer
75,400
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code 
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $421,200 
provided for the Office of the State Auditor in Item 66, 
Chapter 9, Laws of Utah 2024 not lapse at the close of 
fiscal year 2025. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited 
to: up to $421,200 for local government oversight, audit 
activities, data analytics, and state privacy officer 
activities.
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 19
Department of Government Operations - Administrative Rules
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
257,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(45,300)
DAR Administration
211,900
ITEM 20
Department of Government Operations - DGO Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(136,500)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(803,000)
Executive Director's Office
(939,500)
ITEM 21
Department of Government Operations - Finance - Mandated - Ethics 
Commissions
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,300)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,500
Executive Branch Ethics Commission
100
Political Subdivisions Ethics Commission
100
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $115,000 of the 
appropriations provided for Ethics Commissions in Item 
121, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the 
close of FY25. Expenditures of these funds are limited 
to investigations, and commission and staff expenses.
ITEM 22
Department of Government Operations - Division of Finance
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,226,400)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,115,900)
Finance Director's Office
(2,445,800)
Financial Information Systems
(4,077,200)
Financial Reporting
1,692,400
Payables/Disbursing
(632,200)
Payroll
80,300
Technical Services
40,200
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $4,150,000 of the 
appropriations provided for the Finance Administration 
in Item in Item 122, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024 shall 
not lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these 
funds are limited to: $2,650,000 for maintenance and 
operation of statewide systems; $100,000 for websites; 
$150,000 for training; $200,000 for professional services 
and studies; $50,000 for computer replacement; $750,000 
for the Chart of Accounts project; and $250,000 for costs 
associated with federal funds accountability.
ITEM 23
Department of Government Operations - Inspector General of Medicaid 
Services
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(92,400)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
92,400
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $500,000 of the 
appropriations provided for the Inspector General of 
Medicaid Services in Item 123, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 
2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to: $25,000 for 
training; $25,000 for travel; and $450,000 for case 
management system maintenance.
ITEM 24
Department of Government Operations - Judicial Conduct Commission
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(45,400)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(257,700)
Judicial Conduct Commission
(303,100)
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $350,000 of 
appropriations provided for Judicial Conduct 
Commission in Item 124, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, 
shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of 
these funds are limited to professional services for 
investigations.
ITEM 25
Department of Government Operations - Post Conviction Indigent Defense
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(6,700)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
6,700
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $200,000 of 
appropriations provided for Post Conviction Indigent 
Defense in Item in Item 125, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 
2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to legal costs for 
death row inmates.
ITEM 26
Department of Government Operations - State Archives
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(30,200)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(198,800)
Archives Administration
(125,600)
Patron Services
(19,700)
Records Analysis
(83,700)
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $200,000 of 
appropriations provided for the State Archives in Item 
43, Chapter 487, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at 
the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these funds are 
limited to general operations of division.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $150,000 of 
appropriations provided for the State Archives in Item 
127, Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the 
close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these funds are limited 
to: $50,000 for electronic records management and 
preservation; $25,000 for system improvements; and 
$75,000 for general operations.
ITEM 27
Department of Government Operations - Finance Mandated - Mineral Lease 
Special Service Districts
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(35,422,500)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
35,422,500
ITEM 28
Department of Government Operations - Chief Information Officer
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(3,002,800)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(26,000,200)
Administration
(19,145,900)
Innovation Projects
(10,107,100)
IT Projects
250,000
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $21,000,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Chief Information Officer 
in Item 67 of Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not 
lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these 
funds are limited to: costs associated with development 
of a Human Capital Management system $5,000,000; and 
for Innovation funds (H.B. 2, Item 36, 2022 General 
Session) $16,000,000.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $100,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Chief Information Officer 
in Item 163 of Chapter 488 Laws of Utah 2024, shall not 
lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these 
funds are limited to the implement the Customer 
Experience Program $100,000.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $4,050,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Chief Information Officer 
in Item 44 of Chapter 487 Laws of Utah 2024, shall not 
lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these 
funds are limited to implement the State and Local 
Cybersecurity Grant Program $3,800,000; to implement 
the AI Pilot Program $250,000.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $1,050,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Chief Information Officer 
in Item 129 of Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not 
lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of these 
funds are limited to: costs associated with IT initiatives 
$100,000; the provisions relating to a technology 
innovation program (H.B. 395, 2018 General Session) 
$450,000; and the provisions of Government Digital 
Verifiable Record Amendments (H.B.470, 2023 General 
Session) $500,000.
ITEM 29
Department of Government Operations - Integrated Technology
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(194,200)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(600,000)
Utah Geospatial Resource Center
(998,300)
GPS Network
204,100
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $275,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Integrated Technology 
Services in Item 68 of Chapter 6, Laws of Utah 2024, 
shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. Expenditures of 
these funds are limited to: Global Positioning System 
Reference Network upgrades and maintenance.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $325,000 of 
appropriations provided for the Integrated Technology 
Services line item in Item 130 of Chapter 6, Laws of 
Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to: $200,000 for 
Utah Geospatial Resource Center projects; $100,000 for 
aerial imagery; and $25,000 for Survey Monument 
Restoration grant obligations to local government.
ITEM 30
Department of Government Operations - Human Resource Management
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(160,000)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,500,000)
Pay for Performance
(1,660,000)
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $42,400 of the 
appropriations provided for the Human Resource 
Management line item in Item 132, Chapter 6, Laws of 
Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to ALJ 
compliance and manager training.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that up to $1,500,000 of the 
appropriations provided for the Human Resource 
Management line item in Item 46 of Chapter 487, Laws 
of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to the completion 
of a statewide title and compensation study.
ITEM 31
Department of Government Operations - Office of Data Privacy
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(396,900)
Office of Data Privacy
(396,900)
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the 
Legislature intends that up to $450,000 of appropriations 
provided for the Office of Data Privacy in Item 165 of 
Chapter 488, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the 
close of Fiscal Year 2025. Expenditures of these funds 
are limited to: $300,000 for data processing software; 
$75,000 for data processing for maintenance and 
consultant, and $75,000 for employee training and 
development.
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.
General Government
Department of Commerce
ITEM 32
Department of Commerce - Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(4,400)
From Closing Fund Balance
4,300
Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist 
Fund
(100)
ITEM 33
Department of Commerce - Landscapes Architects Education and 
Enforcement Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
7,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,800)
ITEM 34
Department of Commerce - Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(111,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
(147,000)
Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery 
Fund
(258,000)
ITEM 35
Department of Commerce - Residence Lien Recovery Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(100,200)
From Closing Fund Balance
100,200
ITEM 36
Department of Commerce - Residential Mortgage Loan Education, Research, 
and Recovery Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
40,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(40,200)
ITEM 37
Department of Commerce - Securities Investor 
Education/Training/Enforcement Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
111,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(111,700)
ITEM 38
Department of Commerce - Electrician Education Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(16,300)
From Closing Fund Balance
16,300
ITEM 39
Department of Commerce - Plumber Education Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(14,100)
From Closing Fund Balance
14,100
Insurance Department
ITEM 40
Insurance Department - Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution Fund
From Licenses/Fees, One-time
(235,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
194,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(61,100)
Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution Fund
(102,100)
ITEM 41
Insurance Department - Title Insurance Recovery Education and Research 
Fund
From Interest Income, One-time
40,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
134,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(205,300)
Title Insurance Recovery Education and 
Research Fund
(30,800)
Public Service Commission
ITEM 42
Public Service Commission - Universal Public Telecom Service
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
26,973,600
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(21,284,900)
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,230,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(16,204,300)
Universal Public Telecommunications Service 
Support
(7,284,900)
Governor's Office
ITEM 43
Governor's Office - State Elections Grant Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,079,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,079,400)
ITEM 44
Governor's Office - Municipal Incorporation Expendable Special Revenue 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
23,300
From Closing Fund Balance
700
Municipal Incorporation Expendable Special 
Revenue Fund
24,000
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 45
Department of Government Operations - State Debt Collection Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
123,900
From Closing Fund Balance
642,800
State Debt Collection Fund
766,700
ITEM 46
Department of Government Operations - Wire Estate Memorial Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
10,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(10,000)
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.
General Government
Labor Commission
ITEM 47
Labor Commission - Employers Reinsurance Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
1,466,000
From Trust and Agency Funds, One-time
(1,466,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
(2,830,900)
From Closing Fund Balance
2,830,900
ITEM 48
Labor Commission - Uninsured Employers Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
17,600
From Trust and Agency Funds, One-time
(17,600)
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,723,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(2,723,900)
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 49
Department of Government Operations - Division of Finance
From Beginning Fund Balance
26,500
From Closing Fund Balance
293,200
ISF - Purchasing Card
319,700
ITEM 50
Department of Government Operations - Division of Fleet Operations
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,799,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,090,000)
ISF - Fuel Network
1,950,800
ISF - Motor Pool
(131,400)
ISF - Travel Office
(110,300)
Transactions Group
200
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, 
the Legislature intends that the appropriations for the 
Fleet Operations in Item in Item 96, Chapter 6, Laws of 
Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2025. 
Expenditures of these funds are limited to capital outlay 
authority granted within FY 2025 for vehicles not 
delivered by the end of FY 2025.
ITEM 51
Department of Government Operations - Division of Purchasing and General 
Services
From Beginning Fund Balance
(352,400)
From Closing Fund Balance
352,400
Budgeted FTE
(10.3)
Authorized Capital Outlay
(200,000)
ITEM 52
Department of Government Operations - Risk Management
From Beginning Fund Balance
50,934,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(47,877,200)
Risk Management - Cap Insurance Corp
3,057,700
ITEM 53
Department of Government Operations - Enterprise Technology Division
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,779,300
From Closing Fund Balance
4,436,500
ISF - Enterprise Technology Division
7,215,800
Budgeted FTE
(9)
Authorized Capital Outlay
10,000,000
ITEM 54
Department of Government Operations - Utah Inland Port Authority Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
111,674,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(111,674,900)
ITEM 55
Department of Government Operations - Human Resources Internal Service 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
605,300
ISF - Field Services
605,300
Budgeted FTE
3
Authorized Capital Outlay
(1,000,000)
ITEM 56
Department of Government Operations - Point of the Mountain Infrastructure 
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
5,926,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(5,926,300)
Subsection 1(d).
Transfers to Unrestricted Funds
The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following 
amounts to the unrestricted General Fund, Income Tax Fund, or Uniform School Fund, as 
indicated, from the restricted funds or accounts indicated. Expenditures and outlays from the 
General Fund, Income Tax Fund, or Uniform School Fund must be authorized by an 
appropriation.
General Government
ITEM 57
General Fund
From Federal Funds - American Rescue Plan Act 
Administrative Fund, One-time
5,000,000
General Fund, One-time
5,000,000
Subsection 1(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and 
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
General Government
Labor Commission
ITEM 58
Labor Commission - Wage Claim Agency Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
1,600,000
From Trust and Agency Funds, One-time
(1,600,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
993,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(993,300)
Wage Claim Agency Fund
100
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.
General Government
Department of Commerce
ITEM 59
Department of Commerce - Building Inspector Training
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
842,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,063,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,626,200)
Building Inspector Training
1,279,500
ITEM 60
Department of Commerce - Commerce General Regulation
From General Fund
288,000
From Federal Funds
506,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,738,600
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Electronic 
Payment Fee Restricted Account
826,200
From General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service 
Account
38,819,400
From General Fund Restricted - Factory Built Housing 
Fees
122,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Geologist Education and 
Enforcement
23,500
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Nurse Education 
 Enforcement 
Acct.
58,300
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
100
From General Fund Restricted - Pawnbroker Operations
165,700
From General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted 
Acct.
7,271,500
From Revenue Transfers
1,133,300
From General Fund Restricted - Utah Housing 
Opportunity Restricted
50,000
From Pass-through
156,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,682,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,032,800)
Administration
10,189,300
Building Operations and Maintenance
374,700
Consumer Protection
4,565,600
Corporations and Commercial Code
4,902,200
Occupational and Professional Licensing
16,497,600
Office of Consumer Services
1,613,800
Public Utilities
5,986,900
Real Estate
3,124,000
Securities
4,555,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Commerce 
report on the following Commerce General Regulation 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Licensing Renewals Conducted Online for DOPL (Target 
= 94%); 2. Percentage of Online Filers for Registrations 
(Target = 50%); and 3. Percentage of Online Reminders 
to Renew (Target = 20%).
ITEM 61
Department of Commerce - Office of Consumer Services Professional and 
Technical Services
From General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted 
Acct.
504,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,227,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(731,900)
Professional and Technical Services
1,000,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Commerce 
report on the following Office of Consumer Services 
Professional and Technical Services line item 
performance measure for FY 2026: 1. Dollars spent per 
each instance of customer impact (Target = 10%).
ITEM 62
Department of Commerce - Public Utilities Professional and Technical 
Services
From General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted 
Acct.
151,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
64,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(64,600)
Professional and Technical Services
151,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Commerce 
report on the following Public Utilities Professional and 
Technical Services line item performance measure for 
FY 2026: 1. Savings From Consultant Contracts (Target 
= 40%).
ITEM 63
Department of Commerce - Utility Bill Assistance Program
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,408,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,408,100)
Financial Institutions
ITEM 64
Financial Institutions - Financial Institutions Administration
From General Fund Restricted - Financial Institutions
10,950,700
Administration
10,630,700
Building Operations and Maintenance
320,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Financial Institutions report 
on the following Financial Institutions Administration 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Depository Institutions Not on the Department's 
"Watched Institutions" List (Target = 80%); 2. Number 
of Safety and Soundness Examinations (Target = 51); 
and 3. Total Assets per Examiner (Target = 
$8,800,000,000).
Insurance Department
ITEM 65
Insurance Department - Health Insurance Actuary
From General Fund Rest. - Health Insurance Actuarial 
Review
460,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
228,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(162,600)
Health Insurance Actuary
526,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Insurance Department report 
on the following Health Insurance Actuary line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Department 
Efficiency (Target = 5%); 2. Percent of customers 
surveyed that report satisfactory or exceptional service 
(Target = 75%); and 3. Regulated Insurance Industry's 
Financial Contribution to Utah's Economy (Target = 3%).
ITEM 66
Insurance Department - Insurance Department Administration
From General Fund Restricted - Bail Bond Surety 
Administration
44,200
From General Fund Restricted - Captive Insurance
1,766,300
From General Fund Restricted - Criminal Background 
Check
165,000
From General Fund Restricted - Guaranteed Asset 
Protection Waiver
129,100
From General Fund Restricted - Insurance Department 
Acct.
11,895,700
From General Fund Rest. - Insurance Fraud Investigation 
Acct.
3,856,400
From General Fund Restricted - Relative Value Study 
Account
119,000
From General Fund Restricted - Technology 
Development
669,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,807,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,233,600)
Administration
11,895,700
Captive Insurers
1,812,500
Criminal Background Checks
190,000
Electronic Commerce Fee
999,100
GAP Waiver Program
129,100
Insurance Fraud Program
4,030,000
Relative Value Study
119,000
Bail Bond Program
44,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Insurance Department report 
on the following Insurance Department Administration 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Department Efficiency (Target = 5%); 2. Percent of 
customers surveyed that report satisfactory or exceptional 
service (Target = 75%); and 3. Regulated Insurance 
Industry's Financial Contribution to Utah's Economy 
(Target = 3%).
ITEM 67
Insurance Department - Title Insurance Program
From General Fund Rest. - Title Licensee Enforcement 
Acct.
304,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
236,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(299,800)
Title Insurance Program
241,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Insurance Department report 
on the following Title Insurance Program line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Department 
Efficiency (Target = 5%); 2. Percent of customers 
surveyed that report satisfactory or exceptional service 
(Target = 75%); and 3. Regulated Insurance Industry's 
Financial Contribution to Utah's Economy (Target = 3%).
ITEM 68
Insurance Department - Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder
From General Fund Restricted - State Mandated Insurer 
Payments Restricted
8,778,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
8,778,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,346,000)
Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder
12,210,000
Public Service Commission
ITEM 69
Public Service Commission - Public Service Commission Operations
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
600
From General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted 
Acct.
2,996,200
From Revenue Transfers
12,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
265,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(92,700)
Administration
3,143,200
Building Operations and Maintenance
38,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Public Service Commission 
report on the following Public Service Commission 
Operations line item performance measures for FY 2026: 
1. Appellate Court Cases Modifying or Reversing PSC 
Decisions (Target = 0); 2. Electric/Natural Gas Rate 
Changes Inconsistent With Other States (Target = 0); 
and 3. Financial Sector Analyses Resulting in an 
Unbalanced or Unfavorable Assessment (Target = 0).
Career Service Review Office
ITEM 70
Career Service Review Office - Career Service Review Office Operations
From General Fund
329,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
30,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(30,000)
Career Service Review Office
329,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Career Service Review 
Office report on the following Career Service Review 
Office Operations line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Average of Days Between Filing and 
Dismissal (Target = 15); 2. Days to Conduct an 
Evidentiary Hearing (Target = 150); 3. Hire and Retain 
Hearing Officers Who Meet Performance Measures Set 
by DHRM (Target = 100%); and 4. Working Days to 
Issue a Written Decision After an Evidentiary Hearing 
(Target = 20).
Governor's Office
ITEM 71
Governor's Office - Emergency Fund
From General Fund Restricted - State Disaster Recovery 
Restr Acct
500,000
Governor's Emergency Fund
500,000
ITEM 72
Governor's Office - Governor's Office Operations
From General Fund
10,623,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,142,600
From Expendable Receipts
15,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
700,000
Administration
6,309,200
Governor's Residence
539,200
Lt. Governor's Office
6,275,800
Washington Funding
357,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office report on 
the following Governor's Office Operations line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Constituent 
Affairs Responses (Target = 59,483) and 2. Voter 
Turnout (Target = 82%).
ITEM 73
Governor's Office - Governors Office of Planning and Budget
From General Fund
8,870,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
27,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,000,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(500,000)
Administration
1,959,000
Management and Special Projects
1,335,000
Budget, Policy, and Economic Analysis
2,409,100
Planning Coordination
3,694,500
ITEM 74
Governor's Office - Suicide Prevention
From General Fund
100,000
Suicide Prevention
100,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office report on 
the following Suicide Prevention line item performance 
measure for FY 2026: 1. Suicide Rate (Target = 22.2).
Office of the State Auditor
ITEM 75
Office of the State Auditor - State Auditor
From General Fund
4,878,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
3,409,500
State Auditor
7,648,900
State Privacy Officer
639,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Office of the State Auditor 
report on the following State Auditor line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Annual 
Comprehensive Financial Report (Target = 153); 2. 
Federal Compliance Report (Target = 184); 3. Local 
Government Financial Audits (Target = 100%); and 4. 
Timely Audits (Target = 65%).
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 76
Department of Government Operations - Administrative Rules
From General Fund
930,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
182,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(208,600)
DAR Administration
904,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Administrative Rules 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Agency 
Coordinators Trained (Target = 80%); 2. Average Days 
to Publish an Administration Rule (Target = 4); and 3. 
Average Days to Review Rule Filings (Target = 4).
ITEM 77
Department of Government Operations - Finance - Elected Official 
Post-Retirement Benefits Contribution
From General Fund
1,248,800
Elected Official Post-Retirement Trust Fund
1,248,800
ITEM 78
Department of Government Operations - DGO Administration
From General Fund
2,089,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
764,000
From Revenue Transfers
521,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(257,400)
Executive Director's Office
3,216,200
Finance Office
371,900
Office of Internal Audit
701,200
Office of Resource Stewardship
157,500
Privacy and Security Office
170,900
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following DGO Administration 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Air 
Quality Improvement Activities Across State Agencies 
(Target = 40); 2. Division and Key Program Evaluations 
and Audits (Target = 6); and 3. Percent of Audits 
Completed (Target = 90%).
ITEM 79
Department of Government Operations - Finance - Mandated
From General Fund
24,514,000
From Income Tax Fund
393,400
From General Fund Restricted - Economic Incentive 
Restricted Account
3,255,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Land Exchange Distribution 
Account
308,200
Development Zone Partial Rebates
3,255,000
Internal Service Fund Rate Impacts
300,000
Land Exchange Distribution
308,200
State Employee Benefits
24,607,400
The Legislature intends that, if revenues 
deposited in the Land Exchange Distribution Account 
exceed appropriations from the account, the Division of 
Finance distributes the excess deposits according to the 
formula provided in UCA 53C-3-203(4).
The Legislature intends that, if the amount 
available in the Mineral Bonus Account from payments 
deposited in the previous fiscal year exceeds the amount 
appropriated, the Division of Finance distributes the 
excess according to the formula provided in UCA 
59-21-2(1).
ITEM 80
Department of Government Operations - Finance - Mandated - Ethics 
Commissions
From General Fund
18,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
96,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(93,700)
Executive Branch Ethics Commission
10,300
Political Subdivisions Ethics Commission
10,400
ITEM 81
Department of Government Operations - Division of Finance
From General Fund
13,460,900
From Transportation Fund
451,100
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
4,073,100
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Internal Service Fund Overhead
1,488,400
From Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund
2,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,150,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,179,700)
Finance Director's Office
1,065,500
Financial Information Systems
9,793,800
Financial Reporting
3,225,500
Payables/Disbursing
1,758,800
Payroll
2,410,700
Technical Services
2,192,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Division of Finance 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Annual 
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Completed by 
December 31st (Target = 100%); 2. Days to Close the 
Fiscal Year (Target = 60); and 3. On-Time Payroll 
(Target = 100%).
ITEM 82
Department of Government Operations - Inspector General of Medicaid 
Services
From General Fund
1,631,800
From Federal Funds
55,700
From Expendable Receipts
1,400
From Medicaid ACA Fund
39,800
From Revenue Transfers
2,760,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
582,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(582,700)
Inspector General of Medicaid Services
4,489,400
The Legislature intends that the Inspector 
General of Medicaid Services retain up to an additional 
$60,000 of the state's share of Medicaid collections 
during FY 2026 to pay the Office of the Attorney 
General for the state costs of the one attorney FTE that 
the Office of the Inspector General is using.
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Inspector General of 
Medicaid Services line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Cost Avoidance Projected Over One Year 
and Three Years (Target = $20,000,000); 2. Fraud, 
Waste, and Abuse Cases Identified and Evaluated (Target 
= 350); 3. Medicaid Dollars Recovered (Target = 
$5,000,000); 4. Medicaid Fraud Cases Referred (Target = 
40); and 5. Recommendations for Improvement Made to 
the Department of Health and Human Services (Target = 
100).
ITEM 83
Department of Government Operations - Judicial Conduct Commission
From General Fund
623,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
341,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(386,100)
Judicial Conduct Commission
579,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Judicial Conduct 
Commission line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Average Days to Conduct Preliminary 
Investigation (Target = 90) and 2. Publish Annual Report 
in 60 Days After Fiscal Year End (Target = 100%).
ITEM 84
Department of Government Operations - Post Conviction Indigent Defense
From General Fund
33,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
193,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(193,300)
Post Conviction Indigent Defense Fund
33,900
ITEM 85
Department of Government Operations - State Archives
From General Fund
4,066,900
From Federal Funds
51,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
78,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
232,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(661,900)
Archives Administration
2,240,800
Patron Services
452,500
Preservation Services
345,000
Records Analysis
729,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following State Archives line 
item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Percent of 
Government Entity or Subdivision Records Officers 
Certified (Target = 95%); 2. Percent of Reformatted 
Records That Meet or Exceed Estimated Completion 
Date (Target = 95%); and 3. Percentage of the State's 
Permanent Government Record Archivally Processed 
(Target = 5%).
ITEM 86
Department of Government Operations - Finance Mandated - Mineral Lease 
Special Service Districts
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
27,797,500
Mineral Lease Payments
24,162,700
Mineral Lease Payments in Lieu
3,634,800
ITEM 87
Department of Government Operations - Chief Information Officer
From General Fund
6,701,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
450,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
26,000,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(6,690,500)
Administration
13,060,700
Innovation Projects
13,190,000
IT Projects
210,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Chief Information 
Officer line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Customer Satisfaction for Application Development 
Projects (Target = 83%); 2. Data Security Systematic 
Prioritization of High-Risk Areas (Target = 700); and 3. 
Number of Days for Employees to Receive Computers 
(Target = 10).
ITEM 88
Department of Government Operations - Integrated Technology
From General Fund
2,268,900
From Federal Funds
108,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,321,100
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Statewide Unified E-911 Emerg. 
Acct.
364,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
600,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(109,000)
Utah Geospatial Resource Center
3,873,400
GPS Network
680,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Integrated 
Technology line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Road Centerline and Addressing Map Data 
Layer Published Monthly (Target = 165); 2. UGRC 
Availability (Target = 99.5%); and 3. Utah Reference 
Network GPS Service Availability (Target = 99.5%).
ITEM 89
Department of Government Operations - Finance Mandated - Paid Postpartum 
Recovery and Parental Leave Program
From General Fund
2,200
Paid Postpartum Recovery and Parental Leave 
Program
2,200
ITEM 90
Department of Government Operations - Human Resource Management
From General Fund
42,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,500,000
ALJ Compliance
20,000
Statewide Management Liability Training
22,400
Pay for Performance
1,500,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Human Resource 
Management line item performance measures for FY 
2026: 1. Agencies complying with an Active Policy 
and/or Procedure (Target = 95%); 2. Customer 
satisfaction from new Leadership Certification Program 
(Target = 85%); and 3. Percent of Liability Training 
(Target = 85%).
ITEM 91
Department of Government Operations - Office of Data Privacy
From General Fund
1,535,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
396,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(106,900)
Office of Data Privacy
1,825,600
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Office of Data 
Privacy line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Agency Employees Privacy Awareness Training 
Completion During the Fiscal Year (Target = 90%) and 
2. Data Privacy Strategic Plans (Target = 3).
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.
General Government
Department of Commerce
ITEM 92
Department of Commerce - Architecture Education and Enforcement Fund
From Licenses/Fees
3,200
From Beginning Fund Balance
88,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(76,000)
Architecture Education and Enforcement Fund
15,200
ITEM 93
Department of Commerce - Consumer Protection Education and Training 
Fund
From Licenses/Fees
291,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,000,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,000,000)
Consumer Protection Education and Training 
Fund
291,800
ITEM 94
Department of Commerce - Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist 
Fund
From Interest Income
1,100
From Licenses/Fees
72,900
From Beginning Fund Balance
51,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(19,100)
Cosmetologist/Barber, Esthetician, Electrologist 
Fund
106,200
ITEM 95
Department of Commerce - Land Surveyor/Engineer Education and 
Enforcement Fund
From Licenses/Fees
9,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
77,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(55,200)
Land Surveyor/Engineer Education and 
Enforcement Fund
31,400
ITEM 96
Department of Commerce - Landscapes Architects Education and 
Enforcement Fund
From Licenses/Fees
4,100
From Beginning Fund Balance
22,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(21,400)
Landscapes Architects Education and 
Enforcement Fund
5,000
ITEM 97
Department of Commerce - Physicians Education Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,200
From Licenses/Fees
22,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
98,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(96,400)
Physicians Education Fund
25,000
ITEM 98
Department of Commerce - Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
197,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
94,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(30,300)
Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery 
Fund
261,100
ITEM 99
Department of Commerce - Residence Lien Recovery Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
20,000
From Licenses/Fees
30,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
408,200
Residence Lien Recovery Fund
458,200
ITEM 100
Department of Commerce - Residential Mortgage Loan Education, 
Research, and Recovery Fund
From Licenses/Fees
177,200
From Interest Income
11,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
758,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(539,600)
RMLERR Fund
407,500
ITEM 101
Department of Commerce - Securities Investor 
Education/Training/Enforcement Fund
From Licenses/Fees
220,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
422,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(344,400)
Securities Investor 
Education/Training/Enforcement Fund
298,500
ITEM 102
Department of Commerce - Electrician Education Fund
From Licenses/Fees
28,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
83,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(83,700)
Electrician Education Fund
28,800
ITEM 103
Department of Commerce - Plumber Education Fund
From Licenses/Fees
11,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
46,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(46,200)
Plumber Education Fund
11,500
Insurance Department
ITEM 104
Insurance Department - Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution Fund
From Licenses/Fees
15,000
Insurance Fraud Victim Restitution Fund
15,000
ITEM 105
Insurance Department - Title Insurance Recovery Education and Research 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
35,000
From Interest Income
40,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
828,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(838,200)
Title Insurance Recovery Education and 
Research Fund
65,000
Public Service Commission
ITEM 106
Public Service Commission - Universal Public Telecom Service
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
16,526,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
7,686,100
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,821,200)
Universal Public Telecommunications Service 
Support
16,391,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Public Service Commission 
report on the following Universal Public Telecom 
Service line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Number of months in the fiscal year without a 
three-month fund payment equivalent (Target = 0); 2. 
Number of times a change to the fund surcharge occurred 
more than once every three fiscal years (Target = 0); and 
3. Total adoption and usage of telecommunications relay 
service and caption telephone service within a fiscal year 
(Target = 30,000).
Governor's Office
ITEM 107
Governor's Office - State Elections Grant Fund
From General Fund
500,000
From Federal Funds
4,818,400
From Interest Income
5,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,579,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,579,400)
State Elections Grant Fund
5,323,900
ITEM 108
Governor's Office - Municipal Incorporation Expendable Special Revenue 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
18,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
35,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(11,200)
Municipal Incorporation Expendable Special 
Revenue Fund
42,000
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 109
Department of Government Operations - State Debt Collection Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
4,011,900
From Beginning Fund Balance
583,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(48,300)
State Debt Collection Fund
4,546,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following State Debt Collection 
Fund line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. 
Cost to Collect $1 (Target = 20%) and 2. Percent of 
Accounts with Partial or Full Payment after 5 Years 
(Target = 40%).
ITEM 110
Department of Government Operations - Wire Estate Memorial Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
188,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(188,400)
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.
General Government
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 111
Department of Government Operations - Risk Management
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,327,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(17,269,300)
Risk Management - Cap Insurance Corp
3,057,700
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Risk Management 
line item performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Annual 
Independent Claims Management Audit (Target = 98%); 
2. Liability Fund Reserves as % of Actuarily Calculated 
Target (Target = 100%); and 3. Life Safety Inspection 
Follow-ups (Target = 100%).
ITEM 112
Department of Government Operations - Utah Inland Port Authority Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
122,152,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(122,152,800)
ITEM 113
Department of Government Operations - Point of the Mountain 
Infrastructure Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
64,109,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(64,109,300)
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.
General Government
ITEM 114
State Mandated Insurer Payments Restricted
From General Fund
10,000,000
State Mandated Insurer Payments Restricted
10,000,000
ITEM 115
Education Budget Reserve Account
From Income Tax Fund, One-time
69,028,200
Education Budget Reserve Account
69,028,200
ITEM 116
General Fund Budget Reserve Account
From General Fund, One-time
76,170,500
General Fund Budget Reserve Account
76,170,500
ITEM 117
General Fund Non-budgetary Accrual Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
12,030,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(12,030,800)
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.
General Government
Labor Commission
ITEM 118
Labor Commission - Labor Commission Operations
From General Fund
8,311,800
From Federal Funds
3,623,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
130,800
From Employers' Reinsurance Fund
95,000
From General Fund Restricted - Industrial Accident 
Account
3,762,400
From General Fund Restricted - Workplace Safety 
Account
1,757,500
Adjudication
1,746,800
Administration
2,776,200
Antidiscrimination and Labor
2,764,000
Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety Division
2,105,100
Building Operations and Maintenance
216,700
Industrial Accidents
2,111,800
Utah Occupational Safety and Health
4,722,900
Workplace Safety
1,237,900
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Labor Commission report on 
the following Labor Commission Operations line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Decisions Issued 
on Motions for Review (Target = 100%); 2. Percentage 
of Elevator Units Inspected Prior to Becoming Overdue 
(Target = 90%); 3. Rate of Employment Discrimination 
Cases Completed (Target = 70%); 4. Rate of Number of 
Employers Eligible for Workers' Comp (Target = 25%); 
5. Rate of UOSH Citations Issued (Target = 90%); and 
6. Workers' Comp Decisions Heard by Adjudication 
(Target = 100%).
Utah State Tax Commission
ITEM 119
Utah State Tax Commission - License Plates Production
From General Fund Restricted - License Plate Restricted 
Account
4,807,900
License Plates Production
4,807,900
ITEM 120
Utah State Tax Commission - Rural Health Care Facilities Distribution
From General Fund Restricted - Rural Healthcare 
Facilities Acct
218,900
Rural Health Care Facilities Distribution
218,900
ITEM 121
Utah State Tax Commission - Tax Administration
From General Fund
36,559,400
From General Fund, One-time
(2,400,000)
From Income Tax Fund
28,750,300
From Transportation Fund
5,857,400
From Federal Funds
754,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
10,950,200
From General Fund Restricted - License Plate Restricted 
Account
576,300
From General Fund Restricted - Electronic Cigarette 
Substance and Nicotine Product Proceeds Restricted 
Account
89,700
From General Fund Restricted - Electronic Payment Fee 
Rest. Acct
10,059,700
From General Fund Restricted - Motor Vehicle 
Enforcement Division Temporary Permit Account
5,944,500
From General Fund Restricted - Motor Vehicle 
Enforcement Division Temporary Permit Account, 
One-time
2,400,000
From General Fund Rest. - Sales and Use Tax Admin 
Fees
14,766,900
From General Fund Restricted - Tobacco Settlement 
Account
18,500
From Revenue Transfers
211,500
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted 
Account
423,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,500,000)
Operations
27,522,000
Tax and Revenue
23,355,900
Customer Service
43,326,800
Property and Miscellaneous Taxes
9,957,100
Enforcement
10,800,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Utah State Tax Commission 
report on the following Tax Administration line item 
performance measures for FY 2026: 1. Closed 
Delinquent Accounts From Assigned Inventory (Target = 
5%); 2. Percentage of titles issued in 30 days or less 
(Target = 90%); and 3. Provide Oversight and Training 
to Counties Related to the Property Tax System (Target = 
100%).
Subsection 3(b).
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.
General Government
Labor Commission
ITEM 122
Labor Commission - Employers Reinsurance Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
18,766,500
From Interest Income
3,000,100
Employers Reinsurance Fund
21,766,600
ITEM 123
Labor Commission - Uninsured Employers Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,133,500
From Interest Income
103,900
From Premium Tax Collections
1,369,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,932,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(20,932,600)
Uninsured Employers Fund
6,607,100
Department of Government Operations
ITEM 124
Department of Government Operations - Division of Finance
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,462,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
461,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(310,900)
ISF - Purchasing Card
1,613,000
Budgeted FTE
2.5
ITEM 125
Department of Government Operations - Division of Fleet Operations
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
87,369,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
64,819,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(64,811,500)
ISF - Fuel Network
62,342,500
ISF - Motor Pool
24,538,000
Transactions Group
497,700
Budgeted FTE
41
Authorized Capital Outlay
25,000,000
The Legislature intends that Fleet Operations 
transfer vehicles as appropriate from other agencies to 
meet statewide fleet needs and to reduce the overall 
count of the state fleet. In authorizing capital outlay for 
Fleet Operations, the Legislature intends that Fleet 
Operations purchase electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles 
whenever prudent.
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Division of Fleet 
Operations line item performance measures for FY 2026: 
1. Audit Agency Customers' Mobility Options (Target = 
12); 2. Improved EPA Emission Level for Light-Duty 
Fleet in Non-Attainment Areas (Target = 35%); and 3. 
Maintain Financial Solvency of the Fleet (Percent of 
Allowed Debt) (Target = 40%).
ITEM 126
Department of Government Operations - Division of Purchasing and General 
Services
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
21,233,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
11,924,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(11,799,500)
ISF - Central Mailing
12,964,300
ISF - Cooperative Contracting
5,082,400
ISF - Federal Surplus Property
65,300
ISF - Print Services
2,007,500
ISF - State Surplus Property
669,800
Purchasing Program
569,100
Budgeted FTE
94.8
Authorized Capital Outlay
1,650,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Division of 
Purchasing and General Services line item performance 
measures for FY 2026: 1. Best Value Cooperative 
Contracts Discount (Target = 40%); 2. Best Value 
Cooperative Contracts Spend (Target = $1,000,000,000); 
3. Customer Service Score (Target = 9); 4. Days to 
Review Contract (Target = 4); and 5. Number of Best 
Value Cooperative Contracts (Target = 1,400).
ITEM 127
Department of Government Operations - Risk Management
From Interest Income
1,552,200
From Premiums
131,425,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
32,503,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(32,920,700)
ISF - Risk Management Administration
3,054,200
ISF - Workers' Compensation
5,914,400
Risk Management - Auto
3,816,000
Risk Management - Liability
33,993,000
Risk Management - Property
85,783,400
Budgeted FTE
38
ITEM 128
Department of Government Operations - Enterprise Technology Division
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
161,903,700
From Beginning Fund Balance
12,788,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(4,963,000)
Administration and Overhead
1,159,700
Desktop Services
35,139,400
Hosting Services
23,882,600
Application Services
68,805,200
Print Services
754,200
Communication Services
9,205,800
Network and Security Services
30,782,100
Budgeted FTE
775.1
Authorized Capital Outlay
6,000,000
The Legislature intends that the DTS Enterprise 
Technology line item purchase one new vehicle.
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Enterprise 
Technology Division line item performance measures for 
FY 2026: 1. Agency Application Availability (Target = 
99%); 2. Customer Satisfaction (Out of 5) (Target = 4.5); 
and 3. DTS Rates Are Competitive or Better Than 
Private Market (Target = 100%).
ITEM 129
Department of Government Operations - Human Resources Internal Service 
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
16,180,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,184,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,184,200)
Administration
1,777,500
Information Technology
800,900
ISF - Core HR Services
248,800
ISF - Field Services
10,324,400
ISF - Payroll Field Services
983,800
Policy
2,044,600
Budgeted FTE
138
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the 
Legislature intends that the Department of Government 
Operations report on the following Human Resources 
Internal Service Fund line item performance measures 
for FY 2026: 1. Customer Agency Satisfaction Results 
(Target = 91%); 2. Days of Operating Expenses Held in 
Reserve (Target = 30); and 3. Percent of Eligible 
Agencies Meeting Requirements for Pay for Performance 
(Target = 95%).
Subsection 3(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.
General Government
ITEM 130
General Fund Restricted - Rural Health Care Facilities Fund
From General Fund
218,900
General Fund Restricted - Rural Health Care 
Facilities Fund
218,900
Subsection 3(d).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and 
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
General Government
Labor Commission
ITEM 131
Labor Commission - Wage Claim Agency Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,600,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
24,419,100
From Closing Fund Balance
(25,078,900)
Wage Claim Agency Fund
940,200
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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