Criminal Justice Base Budget

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Criminal Justice Base Budget
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Matthew H. Gwynn
Senate Sponsor: Brady Brammer
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, 2025 and ending June 30,
2026 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
provides appropriations for the use and support of certain state agencies;
authorizes rates for certain internal service funds;
provides appropriations for other purposes as described; and
provides intent language.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates
$27,802,400
in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026, all
of which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$1,784,500
in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2026, all of
which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
($963,200)
in business-like activities for fiscal year 2026, all of which is
from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$1,500,000
in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2026,
all of which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
($100)
in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2026, all of which is from the
various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$1,354,206,600
in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027,
including:
$948,956,900
from General Fund; and
$288,000
from Income Tax Fund; and
$404,961,700
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$25,381,000
in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2027,
including:
$3,775,900
from General Fund; and
$21,605,100
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$87,204,400
in business-like activities for fiscal year 2027, all of which
is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$25,968,400
in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2027,
all of which is from the General Fund.
This bill appropriates
$1,313,000
in fiduciary funds for fiscal year 2027, all of which is from
the various sources as detailed in this bill.
Other Special Clauses:
This bill provides a special effective date.
Uncodified Material Affected:
ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1.
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 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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 1
Governor's Office - CCJJ - Factual Innocence Payments
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
164,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(69,100)
Factual Innocence Payments
95,000
ITEM 2
Governor's Office - CCJJ - Jail Reimbursement
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
412,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(412,900)
ITEM 3
Governor's Office - Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,770,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(7,727,800)
Sentencing Commission
42,700
ITEM 4
Governor's Office - Indigent Defense Commission
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(330,500)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
47,100
Office of Indigent Defense Services
(283,400)
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 5
Office of the Attorney General - Attorney General
From Federal Funds, One-time
(354,500)
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(994,800)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,892,600)
Administration
(1,830,000)
Criminal Prosecution
(1,474,100)
Solicitor General
(437,800)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $5,000,000
provided for the Office of the Attorney General -
Attorney General in Item 41, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah
2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of
any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $5,000,000 for
accelerating casework.
ITEM 6
Office of the Attorney General - Children's Justice Centers
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(11,300)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
858,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,716,500)
Children's Justice Centers
(869,000)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000
provided for the Office of the Attorney General -
Children's Justice Centers in Item 42, Chapter 7, Laws of
Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use
of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $1,000,000
for Local Children's Justice Centers.
ITEM 7
Office of the Attorney General - Contract Attorneys
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,264,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,939,700)
Contract Attorneys
(675,000)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $2,000,000
provided for the Office of the Attorney General -
Contract Attorneys in Item 43, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah
2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of
any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $2,000,000 for
civil litigation.
ITEM 8
Office of the Attorney General - Prosecution Council
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(620,400)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
88,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(89,700)
Prosecution Council
(621,700)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $300,000
provided for the Office of the Attorney General -
Prosecution Council in Item 44, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah
2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of
any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $300,000 for
prosecutor training and technical assistance.
BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLE
ITEM 9
Board of Pardons and Parole - Board of Pardons and Parole Operations
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
714,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(300,000)
Board of Pardons and Parole
414,800
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ITEM 10
Utah Department of Corrections - Administration
From General Fund, One-time
(147,400)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,606,600)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(500,000)
Department Administrative Services
(1,208,600)
Department Executive Director
2,303,900
Department Training
1,150,700
Prison Operations Utah State Correctional
Facility
(4,500,000)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $500,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections -
Administration in Item 46, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025
not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $500,000 for
equipment, inmate support, training, and capital
improvement.
ITEM 11
Utah Department of Corrections - Jail Contracting
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,882,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,000,000)
Jail Contracting
(2,117,900)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $5,000,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections - Jail
Contracting in Item 47, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025
not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $5,000,000 for
housing inmates, treatment, and vocational programs at
county jails.
ITEM 12
Utah Department of Corrections - County Correctional Facility Contracting
Reserve
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $2,500,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections -
County Correctional Facility Contracting Reserve not
lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $2,500,000 for
housing inmates and treatment at county jails.
ITEM 13
Utah Department of Corrections - Adult Probation and Parole
From General Fund, One-time
(31,567,400)
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(521,900)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,596,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,500,000)
Administration
236,700
Programs
(29,229,400)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $2,500,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections - Adult
Probation and Parole in Item 49, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah
2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of
any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $2,500,000 for
equipment, inmate support, training, and capital
improvement.
ITEM 14
Utah Department of Corrections - Prison Operations
From General Fund, One-time
4,096,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
688,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,000,000)
Utah State Correctional Facility
(1,725,000)
Central Utah / Gunnison
2,180,100
Inmate Placement
406,000
Administration
923,400
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $3,000,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections - Prison
Operations in Item 50, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025 not
lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $3,000,000 for
equipment, inmate support, training, and capital
improvement.
ITEM 15
Utah Department of Corrections - Re-Entry and Rehabilitation
From General Fund, One-time
27,618,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
521,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,252,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,000,000)
Administration
369,700
Re-Entry
346,000
Treatment
25,577,400
Post-Secondary Education
99,400
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $4,000,000
provided for the Utah Department of Corrections -
Re-Entry and Rehabilitation in Item 51, Chapter 7, Laws
of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026.
Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to
$4,000,000 for equipment, inmate support, capital
improvement, and officer recruitment.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL/STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
ITEM 16
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,033,300
Administrative Office
3,700,700
District Courts
2,400
Juvenile Courts
261,700
Law Library
68,500
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $3,225,000
provided for the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator - Administration in Item 59, Chapter 7,
Laws of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year
2026. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to
$3,200,000 for Judicial Council allocated one-time
expenses including but not limited to IT projects,
employee recruitment and retention, and Utah code
purchases; and up to $25,000 for Wellness Council
carryforward.
ITEM 17
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Contracts and Leases
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
500,000
Contracts and Leases
500,000
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $500,000
provided for the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator - Contracts and Leases in Item 53, Chapter
7, Laws of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year
2026. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to
$500,000 for one-time facility related expenses.
ITEM 18
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Guardian ad Litem
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
77,800
Guardian ad Litem
77,800
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $500,000
provided for the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator - Guardian ad Litem in Item 55, Chapter 7,
Laws of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year
2026. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to
$500,000 for GAL Special Projects, including potential
incentives for employees.
ITEM 19
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Jury and Witness Fees
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
468,400
Jury, Witness, and Interpreter
468,400
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $2,000,000
provided for the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator - Jury and Witness Fees in Item 56,
Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of
fiscal year 2026. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited
to: up to $2,000,000 for Interpretation services.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 20
Department of Public Safety - Division of Homeland Security - Emergency
and Disaster Management
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(2,270,600)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
2,270,600
ITEM 21
Department of Public Safety - Driver License
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(3,923,600)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,656,200
Driver License Administration
(1,102,500)
Driver Records
(312,400)
Driver Services
(852,500)
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety - Driver
License in Item 78, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025 not
lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $1,000,000 for
reserve for Uninsured Motorist Database.
ITEM 22
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
14,631,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
4,897,700
Emergency Management
19,529,300
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $2,500,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety -
Emergency Management in Item 79, Chapter 7, Laws of
Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use
of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $600,000 for
carryover of Local Disaster Funding; up to $1,000,000
for reserve for purchase of emergency equipment
supplies, etc. in case of emergency; and up to $900,000
for technology upgrades and computer replacements.
ITEM 23
Department of Public Safety - Highway Safety
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
771,500
Highway Safety
771,500
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $400,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety - Highway
Safety in Item 81, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025 not
lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $400,000 for
technology replacement purchases, upgrades to grant
management system, and one-time expenditures not
allowed by grant funds..
ITEM 24
Department of Public Safety - Peace Officers' Standards and Training
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted
Account, One-time
(41,600)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,300
Basic Training
(40,900)
POST Administration
500
Regional/Inservice Training
100
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $500,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety - Peace
Officers' Standards and Training in Item 58, Chapter 7,
Laws of Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year
2026. Use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to
$400,000 for repairs to gun range and other training
facilities; and up to $100,000 for replacement of laptops,
printers, other equipment.
ITEM 25
Department of Public Safety - Programs
Operations
From General Fund Restricted - Electronic Cigarette
Substance and Nicotine Product Proceeds Restricted
Account, One-time
(16,700)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
17,003,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,431,000)
Aero Bureau
500
CITS Administration
1,500
CITS State Bureau of Investigation
(16,300)
CITS State Crime Labs
79,900
Department Commissioner's Office
11,515,200
Department Fleet Management
19,200
Department Intelligence Center
500
Fire Marshal - Fire Fighter Training
5,100
Fire Marshal - Fire Operations
920,800
Highway Patrol - Administration
500
Highway Patrol - Commercial Vehicle
1,000
Highway Patrol - Federal/State Projects
81,600
Highway Patrol - Field Operations
803,100
Highway Patrol - Protective Services
4,700
Highway Patrol - Safety Inspections
26,700
Highway Patrol - Special Enforcement
34,100
Highway Patrol - Special Services
1,900
Highway Patrol - Technology Services
24,100
Information Management - Operations
51,800
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $12,000,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety - Programs
Operations in Item 59, Chapter 7, Laws of Utah 2025
not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use of any
nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $2,500,000 for Early
Intervention Grant Carryover; up to $2,000,000 for fair
park and downtown cleanup; up to $1,000,000 for HUB
project/other technology; up to $1,000,000 for Line of
duty death scholarships carryover, correctional facility
grant carryover, license plate program carryover; up to
$2,000,000 for Mental Health Grant Carryover; and up to
$3,500,000 for trooper laptops, body armor, cameras, and
other equipment etc.
ITEM 26
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,000,000
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Services
5,200
Non-Government/Other Services
1,994,800
Under terms of Section 63J-1-603 Utah Code
Annotated, the Legislature intends that up to $3,000,000
provided for the Department of Public Safety - Bureau of
Criminal Identification in Item 60, Chapter 7, Laws of
Utah 2025 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2026. Use
of any nonlapsing funds is limited to: up to $500,000 for
overtime and other operating costs; up to $1,000,000 for
replacement of laptops, printers, other equipment for
licensing; and up to $1,500,000 for UCJIS and other BCI
system upgrades.
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 27
Governor's Office - Crime Victim Reparations Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(315,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
315,000
ITEM 28
Governor's Office - Justice Assistance Grant Fund
From Federal Funds, One-time
1,399,900
From Interest Income, One-time
166,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
(134,600)
From Closing Fund Balance
(351,200)
Justice Assistance Grant Fund
1,080,400
ITEM 29
Governor's Office - IDC - Child Welfare Parental Defense Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(112,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
112,000
ITEM 30
Governor's Office - Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
95,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(95,000)
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 31
Office of the Attorney General - Crime and Violence Prevention Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(97,200)
From Closing Fund Balance
105,200
Crime and Violence Prevention Fund
8,000
ITEM 32
Office of the Attorney General - Attorney General Litigation Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(603,900)
Attorney General Litigation Fund
(603,900)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 33
Department of Public Safety - Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Enforcement
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
5,323,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(4,023,700)
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Enforcement
Fund
1,300,000
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 34
Office of the Attorney General - ISF - Attorney General
From Beginning Fund Balance
(3,279,900)
From Closing Fund Balance
2,229,800
Civil Division
(67,000)
Child Protection Division
(1,577,800)
Criminal Division
594,700
Under the terms and conditions of Utah Code
Title 63J Chapter 1 and other fee statutes as applicable,
the following fees and rates are approved for the use and
support of the government of the State of Utah for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30,
2026. These fees override and replace those for the
Attorney General internal service fund contained in Laws
of Utah 2025, Chapter 169.
Attorney - Co-located Rate (per Hour) = $163.00
Attorney - Office Rate (per Hour) = $168.00
Investigator - Co-located Rate = Actual cost
Investigator - Office Rate = Actual cost
Paralegal - Co-located Rate (per Hour) = $76.00
Paralegal - Office Rate (per Hour) = $79.00
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ITEM 35
Utah Department of Corrections - Utah Correctional Industries
From Beginning Fund Balance
(840,900)
From Closing Fund Balance
927,800
Utah Correctional Industries
86,900
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 36
Department of Public Safety - Local Government Emergency Response Loan
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
347,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(347,300)
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ITEM 37
General Fund Restricted - Employment Incentive Restricted Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
(4,500,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
6,000,000
Employment Incentive Restricted Account
1,500,000
ITEM 38
General Fund Restricted - Emergency Medical Services System Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
(16,700)
From Closing Fund Balance
16,700
Subsection 1(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 39
Governor's Office - Indigent Inmate Trust Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(79,600)
From Closing Fund Balance
79,500
Indigent Inmate Trust Fund
(100)
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 40
Office of the Attorney General - Financial Crimes Trust Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
3,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,000)
Section 2.
FY 2027 Appropriations.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2026, and ending June 30, 2027. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2027.
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 41
Governor's Office - CCJJ - Factual Innocence Payments
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
69,100
Factual Innocence Payments
69,100
ITEM 42
Governor's Office - CCJJ - Jail Reimbursement
From General Fund
20,014,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
412,900
Jail Reimbursement
20,427,200
ITEM 43
Governor's Office - Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
From General Fund
12,859,000
From Federal Funds
22,909,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
114,300
From General Fund Restricted - Victim Services
Restricted Account
5,342,400
From Crime Victim Reparations Fund
2,451,100
From General Fund Restricted - Criminal Forfeiture
Restricted Account
1,365,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,727,800
CCJJ Commission
16,314,200
Extraditions
806,400
Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
920,100
Sentencing Commission
303,500
State Asset Forfeiture Grant Program
3,748,500
State Task Force Grants
1,864,400
Utah Office for Victims of Crime
27,869,200
Utah Victim Services Commission
942,900
ITEM 44
Governor's Office - Indigent Defense Commission
From General Fund
472,000
From Expendable Receipts
769,500
From General Fund Restricted - Indigent Defense
Resources
10,435,900
Office of Indigent Defense Services
9,324,600
Indigent Appellate Defense Division
2,087,600
Child Welfare Parental Defense Program
265,200
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 45
Office of the Attorney General - Attorney General
From General Fund
37,775,900
From Income Tax Fund
160,200
From Federal Funds
5,821,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
80,100
From General Fund Restricted - Consumer Privacy
Account
186,900
From General Fund Restricted - Tobacco Settlement
Account
231,500
From Revenue Transfers
1,320,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,892,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,231,500)
Administration
11,493,400
Criminal Prosecution
22,997,000
Solicitor General
12,747,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Office of the Attorney
General report on the following Attorney General line
item performance measures for FY 2027: 1. Attorney and
Staff Assessment (Target = 90) and 2. Bills Modified
After SWAP Input (Target = 70%).
ITEM 46
Office of the Attorney General - Children's Justice Centers
From General Fund
4,749,600
From Federal Funds
482,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
100,000
From Expendable Receipts
270,400
From General Fund Restricted - Victim Services
Restricted Account
3,216,400
From Revenue Transfers
219,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,353,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,184,400)
Children's Justice Centers
10,206,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Office of the Attorney
General report on the following Children's Justice
Centers line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Caregiver References (Target = 90.9%); 2. Caregiver
Satisfaction (Target = 93.0%); and 3. Multidisciplinary
Teams (Target = 89.1%).
ITEM 47
Office of the Attorney General - Contract Attorneys
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,424,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,424,600)
Contract Attorneys
2,000,000
ITEM 48
Office of the Attorney General - Prosecution Council
From General Fund
906,100
From Federal Funds
107,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
122,500
From Revenue Transfers
700,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
89,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(79,800)
Prosecution Council
1,846,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Office of the Attorney
General report on the following Prosecution Council line
item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Trauma-informed Training (Target = 87%); 2. Trial
Without Domestic Violence Victim (Target = 80%); and
3. Utah Prosecution Council Conferences (Target = 60%).
BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLE
ITEM 49
Board of Pardons and Parole - Board of Pardons and Parole Operations
From General Fund
8,432,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
800,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(500,000)
Board of Pardons and Parole
8,735,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Board of Pardons and Parole
report on the following Board of Pardons and Parole
Operations line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1. Measure of Alignment of Board Decisions with the
Guidelines (Target = 60%); 2. Measure of Parole
Revocations (Target = 0.3); 3. Measure of Recidivism
(Target = 70%); and 4. Measure of Time Under Board
Jurisdiction (Target = 5).
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ITEM 50
Utah Department of Corrections - Administration
From General Fund
56,571,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
12,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(500,000)
Department Administrative Services
8,956,100
Department Executive Director
41,165,900
Department Training
6,461,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Utah Department of
Corrections report on the following Administration line
item performance measure for FY 2027: Supervision
Early Termination (Target = 30%).
ITEM 51
Utah Department of Corrections - Jail Contracting
From General Fund
55,966,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,000,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,000,000)
Jail Contracting
59,966,700
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Utah Department of
Corrections report on the following Jail Contracting line
item performance measure for FY 2027: Programming in
Jail Contracting (Target = 60%).
ITEM 52
Utah Department of Corrections - County Correctional Facility Contracting
Reserve
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,500,000)
ITEM 53
Utah Department of Corrections - Adult Probation and Parole
From General Fund
86,582,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,828,300
From G.F.R. - Interstate Compact for Adult Offender
Supervision
42,900
From Revenue Transfers
7,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,500,000
Administration
2,389,300
Programs
89,572,000
ITEM 54
Utah Department of Corrections - Prison Operations
From General Fund
219,793,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
372,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,000,000
Utah State Correctional Facility
135,570,200
Central Utah / Gunnison
68,388,600
Inmate Placement
4,954,800
Administration
14,251,900
ITEM 55
Utah Department of Corrections - Re-Entry and Rehabilitation
From General Fund
67,039,200
From Income Tax Fund
49,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
21,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
521,900
From General Fund Restricted - Opioid Litigation
Proceeds Restricted Account
250,000
From General Fund Restricted - Prison Telephone
Surcharge Account
1,800,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,000,000
Administration
1,929,700
Re-Entry
19,340,000
Treatment
50,210,000
Post-Secondary Education
2,201,700
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 56
Department of Public Safety - Division of Homeland Security - Emergency
and Disaster Management
From Expendable Receipts
10,000,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,301,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(7,301,700)
Emergency and Disaster Management
10,000,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Division of Homeland Security -
Emergency and Disaster Management line item
performance measure for FY 2027: DEM Distribution of
Funds (Target = 100%).
ITEM 57
Department of Public Safety - Driver License
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
31,900
From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account
39,959,100
From Public Safety Motorcycle Education Fund
670,900
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted
Account
3,000,000
From Pass-through
69,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
570,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(437,100)
Driver License Administration
2,968,900
Driver Records
11,431,900
Driver Services
25,658,100
Motorcycle Safety
672,800
Uninsured Motorist
3,133,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Driver License line item
performance measure for FY 2027: Average Customer
Call Wait Time (seconds) (Target = 30).
ITEM 58
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management
From General Fund
3,357,200
From Federal Funds
110,947,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
750,900
From Expendable Receipts
74,900
From General Fund Restricted - State Disaster Recovery
Restr Acct
750,000
Emergency Management
115,880,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Emergency Management line
item performance measure for FY 2027: Percentage of
personnel that have completed the required National
Incident Management System training (Target = 100%).
ITEM 59
Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management - National Guard
Response
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
150,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(150,000)
ITEM 60
Department of Public Safety - Highway Safety
From Federal Funds
7,911,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
43,600
From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account
1,328,400
From Public Safety Motorcycle Education Fund
181,100
From Revenue Transfers
826,600
Highway Safety
10,291,200
ITEM 61
Department of Public Safety - Peace Officers' Standards and Training
From General Fund
4,796,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
79,600
From Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted
Account
2,000,000
Basic Training
3,453,900
POST Administration
2,209,000
Regional/Inservice Training
1,213,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Peace Officers' Standards and
Training line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Officer Training Completion (Target = 100%) and 2.
Percentage of Presented Cases of Law Enforcement
Personnel (Target = 95%).
ITEM 62
Department of Public Safety - Programs
Operations
From General Fund
169,759,500
From Income Tax Fund
52,800
From Transportation Fund
5,495,500
From Federal Funds
3,594,500
From Expendable Receipts
307,800
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
15,331,300
From General Fund Restricted - Road Rage Awareness
and Prevention Restricted Account
50,800
From General Fund Restricted - Victim Services
Restricted Account
214,000
From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account
4,995,900
From General Fund Restricted - DNA Specimen Account
533,200
From General Fund Restricted - Electronic Cigarette
Substance and Nicotine Product Proceeds Restricted
Account
1,180,000
From General Fund Restricted - Emergency Medical
Services System Account
2,108,700
From General Fund Restricted - Fire Prevention Support
4,570,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Motor Vehicle Safety Impact
Acct.
4,175,700
From General Fund Restricted - Opioid Litigation
Proceeds Restricted Account
834,800
From General Fund Restricted - Reduced Cigarette
Ignition Propensity
Firefighter Protection Account
95,800
From Revenue Transfers
2,116,800
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Utah Highway Patrol Aero
Bureau
259,700
From Pass-through
15,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
7,749,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,987,200)
Aero Bureau
2,911,700
CITS Administration
717,400
CITS Communications
18,428,400
CITS State Bureau of Investigation
14,656,400
CITS State Crime Labs
12,431,700
Department Commissioner's Office
12,737,600
Department Fleet Management
578,700
Department Grants
5,587,400
Department Intelligence Center
3,827,300
Fire Marshal - Fire Fighter Training
625,700
Fire Marshal - Fire Operations
4,443,900
Highway Patrol - Administration
1,785,800
Highway Patrol - Commercial Vehicle
6,056,700
Highway Patrol - Federal/State Projects
4,235,300
Highway Patrol - Field Operations
88,742,500
Highway Patrol - Protective Services
10,830,200
Highway Patrol - Safety Inspections
1,290,300
Highway Patrol - Special Enforcement
4,158,900
Highway Patrol - Special Services
9,143,100
Highway Patrol - Technology Services
2,198,100
Information Management - Operations
994,400
Emergency Medical Services
11,072,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Programs
Operations line item
performance measure for FY 2027: Median DNA Case
Turnaround Time (Target = 60).
ITEM 63
Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification
From General Fund
4,861,600
From Income Tax Fund
26,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
7,356,700
From General Fund Restricted - Concealed Weapons
Account
5,171,100
From Revenue Transfers
1,351,900
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Services
4,306,000
Non-Government/Other Services
14,461,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety
report on the following Bureau of Criminal Identification
line item performance measure for FY 2027: Percentage
of LiveScan fingerprint card data entered into the Utah
Computerized Criminal History (UCCH) and Automated
fingerprint identification System (AFIS) databases, or
deleted from the queue in 7 days (Target = 100%).
ITEM 64
Department of Public Safety - Local Alcohol Law Enforcement and Treatment
From General Fund Restricted - Alcoholic Beverage
Enforcement and Treatment Account
9,247,800
Local Alcohol Law Enforcement and Treatment
9,247,800
UTAH COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
ITEM 65
Utah Communications Authority - Administrative Services Division
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Statewide Unified E-911 Emerg.
Acct.
10,000,000
From General Fund Restricted - Utah Statewide Radio
System Acct.
22,004,300
911 Division
10,000,000
Administrative Services Division
22,004,300
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 66
Governor's Office - Crime Victim Reparations Fund
From General Fund
3,769,400
From Federal Funds
3,990,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,731,900
From Interest Income
82,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,853,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,731,400)
Crime Victim Reparations Fund
11,694,900
ITEM 67
Governor's Office - Justice Assistance Grant Fund
From Federal Funds, One-time
1,399,900
From Interest Income, One-time
166,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,431,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,917,400)
Justice Assistance Grant Fund
1,080,400
ITEM 68
Governor's Office - IDC - Child Welfare Parental Defense Fund
From General Fund
6,500
From Interest Income
1,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
17,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(17,200)
Child Welfare Parental Defense Fund
7,500
ITEM 69
Governor's Office - Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
301,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,359,300
Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund
1,660,700
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 70
Office of the Attorney General - Crime and Violence Prevention Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
250,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
709,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(836,100)
Crime and Violence Prevention Fund
123,100
ITEM 71
Office of the Attorney General - Attorney General Litigation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,036,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,000,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(4,000,000)
Attorney General Litigation Fund
2,036,500
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 72
Department of Public Safety - Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Enforcement
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
7,391,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
4,546,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,160,700)
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Enforcement
Fund
8,777,900
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 73
Office of the Attorney General - ISF - Attorney General
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
68,701,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,204,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(9,040,400)
Civil Division
42,038,000
Child Protection Division
12,149,500
Criminal Division
13,678,000
Budgeted FTE
327.7
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ITEM 74
Utah Department of Corrections - Utah Correctional Industries
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
19,709,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
6,054,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(6,425,200)
Utah Correctional Industries
19,338,900
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
ITEM 75
Department of Public Safety - Local Government Emergency Response Loan
Fund
From Interest Income
200,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,544,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(8,744,800)
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ITEM 76
General Fund Restricted - Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account
From General Fund
10,202,400
Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account
10,202,400
ITEM 77
General Fund Restricted - Victim Services Restricted Account
From General Fund
12,000,000
Victim Services Restricted Account
12,000,000
ITEM 78
General Fund Restricted - Employment Incentive Restricted Account
From General Fund
1,500,000
Employment Incentive Restricted Account
1,500,000
ITEM 79
General Fund Restricted - DNA Specimen Restricted Account
From General Fund
216,000
DNA Specimen Restricted Account
216,000
ITEM 80
General Fund Restricted - Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted
Account
From General Fund
50,000
Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted
Account
50,000
ITEM 81
General Fund Restricted - Emergency Medical Services System Account
From General Fund
2,000,000
Emergency Medical Services System Account
2,000,000
Subsection 2(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
ITEM 82
Governor's Office - Indigent Inmate Trust Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
25,300
From Beginning Fund Balance
458,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(396,200)
Indigent Inmate Trust Fund
88,000
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ITEM 83
Office of the Attorney General - Financial Crimes Trust Fund
From Trust and Agency Funds
1,225,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
140,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(140,600)
Financial Crimes Trust Fund
1,225,000
Section 3.
FY 2027 Appropriations.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2026, and ending June 30, 2027. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2027.
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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
JUDICIAL COUNCIL/STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
ITEM 84
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Administration
From General Fund
160,034,400
From Federal Funds
662,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
4,449,800
From General Fund Restricted - Children's Legal Defense
486,900
From General Fund Restricted - Court Security Account
300,000
From General Fund Restricted - Court Trust Interest
276,500
From General Fund Restricted - Dispute Resolution
Account
565,500
From General Fund Restricted - DNA Specimen Account
93,800
From General Fund Rest. - Justice Court Tech., Security
Training
1,691,100
From General Fund Restricted - Nonjudicial Adjustment
Account
1,057,100
From General Fund Restricted - Online Court Assistance
Account
237,300
From General Fund Restricted - State Court Complex
Account
322,100
From General Fund Restricted - Tobacco Settlement
Account
193,800
From Revenue Transfers
1,095,500
Administrative Office
7,370,500
Court of Appeals
5,732,600
Data Processing
11,569,800
District Courts
79,952,400
Grants Program
1,950,500
Judicial Education
941,000
Justice Courts
1,512,800
Juvenile Courts
56,475,300
Law Library
1,621,100
Supreme Court
4,340,300
ITEM 85
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Contracts and Leases
From General Fund
18,216,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
278,900
From General Fund Restricted - State Court Complex
Account
4,780,100
Contracts and Leases
23,275,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator report on the following Contracts and
Leases line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Execute and Administer Required Contracts within the
Contract Terms (Target = 100%).
ITEM 86
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Grand Jury
From General Fund
800
Grand Jury
800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator report on the following Grand Jury line
item performance measure for FY 2027: Administer
Called Grand Juries (Target = 100%).
ITEM 87
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Guardian ad Litem
From General Fund
12,095,800
From General Fund, One-time
(160,100)
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
69,900
From General Fund Restricted - Victim Services
Restricted Account
214,100
From General Fund Restricted - Children's Legal Defense
516,800
From General Fund Restricted - Children's Legal
Defense, One-time
160,100
From Revenue Transfers
10,000
Guardian ad Litem
12,906,600
ITEM 88
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Jury and Witness Fees
From General Fund
4,832,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
10,000
Jury, Witness, and Interpreter
4,842,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Judicial Council/State Court
Administrator report on the following Jury and Witness
Fees line item performance measure for FY 2027: Timely
Pay All Jurors, Witnesses, and Interpreters (Target =
100%).
ITEM 89
Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Court Security
From General Fund Restricted - Court Security Account
17,002,800
Court Security
17,002,800
Section 4.
Effective Date.
(1)
Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
(2)
The actions affecting Section 1 (Effective upon governor's approval) take effect:
(a)
except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), May 6, 2026; 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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