Economic and Community Development Base Budget

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Economic and Community Development Base Budget
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Calvin R. Musselman
House Sponsor: Christine F. Watkins
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;
provides appropriations for other purposes as described;
provides intent language.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates
($42,581,000)
in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026,
including:
$3,625,000
from General Fund; and
($46,206,000)
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$30,277,600
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
($21,208,100)
in business-like activities for fiscal year 2026, all of
which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
($15,245,900)
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
$1,821,448,000
in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027,
including:
$220,827,300
from General Fund; and
$27,440,100
from Income Tax Fund; and
$1,573,180,600
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$74,324,800
in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2027,
including:
$5,492,900
from General Fund; and
$68,831,900
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$393,696,000
in business-like activities for fiscal year 2027, including:
$2,250,000
from General Fund; and
$391,446,000
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$47,831,500
in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2027,
including:
$46,910,700
from General Fund; and
$870,800
from Income Tax Fund; and
$50,000
from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates
$4,710,900
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.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
ITEM 1
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - DABS Operations
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,164,600
Executive Director
(1,584,700)
Stores and Agencies
2,749,300
ITEM 2
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - Parents Empowered
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
32,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(32,400)
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 3
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
924,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,264,400)
Administration
(340,000)
ITEM 4
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Economic Prosperity
From Federal Funds, One-time
4,780,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(617,100)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
22,278,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(19,491,800)
Business Services
(389,800)
Incentives and Grants
5,612,000
Strategic Initiatives
2,882,900
Systems and Control
(1,155,100)
ITEM 5
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism
From Federal Funds, One-time
(337,600)
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(404,900)
From General Fund Rest. - Motion Picture Incentive
Acct., One-time
(58,600)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(553,800)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,363,000
Film Commission
(300,000)
Marketing and Advertising
(120,100)
Tourism
428,200
ITEM 6
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Pass-Through
From General Fund, One-time
100,000
From Federal Funds, One-time
(4,000,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(2,060,100)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(13,031,800)
Pass-Through
(20,252,300)
Economic Assistance Grants
1,260,400
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a
direct award grant of $100,000 to the Senior Financial
Aid Advocates Funding in FY 2026 to provide education
seminars and meetings with families and individuals
regarding available long-term care financial aid programs.
ITEM 7
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Fair Park Authority
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(6,139,000)
State Fair Park Authority
(6,139,000)
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ITEM 8
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,199,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(766,700)
Administrative Services
68,200
Executive Director's Office
77,500
Information Technology
370,300
Utah Multicultural Affairs Office
(83,600)
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $350,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 69, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Administration Division not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
operations, small capacity grants for non-profits, and
community outreach and reinvestment.
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to an additional
$1,000,000 of the General Fund provided by Item 69,
Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for the Department of
Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
Division not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These
funds will be used for America 250 and other special
projects.
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to an additional
$1,200,000 of the General Fund provided by Item 69,
Chapter 2 Laws of Utah 2025 for the Department of
Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
Division not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These
funds will be used for special projects, building
maintenance, community event support, one-time
operations, and outreach.
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to $625,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 69, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Administration Division not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
IT innovation projects, expand hosting of and access to
digital collections within CCE, and development of State
History Museum exhibits.
ITEM 9
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Division of Arts and
Museums
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
685,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(124,400)
Administration
621,400
Community Arts Outreach
(200,000)
Grants to Non-profits
139,800
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $200,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 70, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Division of Arts and Museums not lapse at
the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds are to be used
for administration, conservation, and the purchase of art
related to the "Milk Money" project.
ITEM 10
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on
Service and Volunteerism
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,161,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,418,500)
Commission on Service and Volunteerism
484,100
One Utah Service Fellowship Program
258,800
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $3,000,000 of the General
Fund and Dedicated Credits provided by Item 71,
Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for the Department of
Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on
Service and Volunteerism not lapse at the close of Fiscal
Year 2026. These funds will be used for the One Utah
Fellowship Program.
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000 of the
General Fund and Dedicated Credits provided by Item
71, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for the Department of
Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on
Service and Volunteerism not lapse at the close of Fiscal
Year 2026. These funds will be used for contractual
obligations, general operating support, community
outreach, and programming.
ITEM 11
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Indian Affairs
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
469,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(283,900)
Indian Affairs
186,000
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $550,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 72, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Indian Affairs Division not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be spent on
community engagement, partnerships, and trainings.
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to $281,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 72, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Indian Affairs Division not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be spent on a
Bears Ears Cultural/Visitor Center.
ITEM 12
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pass-Through
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
97,800
Pass-Through
97,800
ITEM 13
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Historical Society
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,639,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(195,300)
Administration
(100,000)
State of Utah Museum
1,544,000
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to an additional $5,600,000 of
the General Fund provided by Item 74, Chapter 2, Laws
of Utah 2025 for the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement Utah Historical Society not
lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will
be used for operations, projects, community outreach,
and Museum of Utah construction, opening, and
operations.
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to $750,000 of the
General Fund provided by Item 74, Chapter 2, Laws of
Utah 2025 for the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement Utah Historical Society not
lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will
be used for operations, projects, and community outreach.
ITEM 14
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
868,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,020,900)
Blind and Disabled
(34,100)
Bookmobile
(131,500)
Library Development
9,900
Library Resources
3,600
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 75, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - Division of State Library not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
operations, application maintenance, projects, and
community outreach.
ITEM 15
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Stem Action Center
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
710,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(117,500)
STEM Action Center
100,000
STEM Action Center - Grades 6-8
492,800
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $4,000,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 76, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - STEM Action Center Division not lapse at
the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used
for contractual obligations and support.
ITEM 16
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - One Percent for Arts
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,550,300)
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
1,650,300
One Percent for Arts
100,000
Under Sections UCA 63J-1-602.1(2)/UCA
9-6-404(2) of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that
any funds provided by Item 77, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah
2025 for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - One Percent for Arts not lapse at the close
of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds are to be used for
percent for art projects.
ITEM 17
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Arts
Museums
Grants
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that appropriation of General Fund
provided by Item 78, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for
the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
- Arts and Museums Grants line item not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
contractual obligations and support for ongoing
appropriations to include Hill Aero Space Museum -
$100,000, Utah Sports Hall of Fame - $200,000, Utah
Humanities - $170,000, and Competitive General
Operating grants - $4,102,500 as well as any organization
that has been funded one-time funds as a direct
Legislative appropriation where there are remaining
funds to be spent by the intended organization.
ITEM 18
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Capital Facilities
Grants
From General Fund, One-time
3,125,000
From Industrial Assistance Account, One-time
(500,000)
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(1,000,000)
Pass Through Grants
1,625,000
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that appropriation of General Fund
provided by Item 79, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for
the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
- Arts and Museums Grants line item not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
contractual obligations and support for one-time
appropriations to include Holy Trinity Cathedral -
$1.000,000 as well as any organization that has been
funded one-time funds as a direct Legislative
appropriation where there are remaining funds to be
spent by the intended organization.
ITEM 19
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage
Events
Grants
From General Fund, One-time
400,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
(400,000)
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that appropriation of General Fund
provided by Item 80, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025 for
the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
- Arts and Museums Grants line item not lapse at the
close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will be used for
contractual obligations and support for ongoing
appropriations to include America's Freedom Festival -
$100,000, Days of 47 Rodeo - $200,000, Ogden Pioneer
Days Miss Rodeo/Cowboy Hall of Fame - $150,000,
Warriors Over the Wasatch/Hill AFB Show - $200,000
and one-time Utah Symphony/Utah Opera AM250 Tour -
$600,000 as well as any organization that has been
funded one-time funds as a direct Legislative
appropriation where there are remaining funds to be
spent by the intended organization.
ITEM 20
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pete Suazo Athletics
Commission
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
181,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(144,200)
Pete Suazo Athletics Commission
37,500
Under section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to an additional $300,000 of
the General Fund provided by Item 81, Chapter 2, Laws
of Utah 2025 for the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement - Pete Suazo Commission not
lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will
be used for operations, projects, and community outreach.
ITEM 21
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Historic
Preservation Office
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
783,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(292,900)
Administration
321,600
Public Archaeology
68,600
Main Street Program
83,600
Cemeteries
16,600
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the
Legislature intends that up to $500,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 82, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - State Historic Preservation Office not
lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will
be used for operations, projects, contractual services,
time limited positions, and supplies related to the human
remains program.
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code,
the Legislature intends that up to $725,000 of the General
Fund provided by Item 82, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2025
for the Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement - State Historic Preservation Office not
lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2026. These funds will
be used for operations, application maintenance, projects,
community outreach, contractual services, time limited
positions, and supplies.
ITEM 22
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Archaeological and
Historic Sites Grants
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
60,600
Archaeological and Historic Sites Grants
60,600
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 23
Department of Workforce Services - Administration
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(200,000)
Administrative Support
(200,000)
ITEM 24
Department of Workforce Services - General Assistance
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,700,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,500,000)
General Assistance
200,100
ITEM 25
Department of Workforce Services - Housing and Community Development
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
4,265,700
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(6,278,900)
Community Development
257,700
Community Development Administration
54,100
Community Services
264,600
Housing Development
(2,603,800)
Weatherization Assistance
14,200
ITEM 26
Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,124,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,200,000)
Eligibility Services
(161,900)
Workforce Development
86,000
ITEM 27
Department of Workforce Services - State Office of Rehabilitation
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,414,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,980,000)
Executive Director
(230,200)
Rehabilitation Services
(2,335,800)
ITEM 28
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(616,400)
Unemployment Insurance Administration
(616,400)
ITEM 29
Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
37,696,300
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(63,876,200)
Homeless Services
(26,179,900)
Subsection 1(b).
Expendable Funds and Accounts
The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. The Legislature
authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between funds and accounts as
indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or accounts to which the money is
transferred may be made without further legislative action, in accordance with statutory
provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ITEM 30
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - History Donation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time
(5,200,000)
From Interest Income, One-time
(160,000)
From Beginning Fund Balance
(3,967,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
9,077,000
History Donation Fund
(250,000)
ITEM 31
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Arts Endowment
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
83,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(83,000)
State Arts Endowment Fund
200
ITEM 32
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library Donation
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,300)
ITEM 33
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage and Arts
Foundation Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
9,534,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(3,220,200)
Heritage and Arts Foundation Fund
6,314,200
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 34
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
19,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(19,300)
ITEM 35
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment
Vendor Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
33,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(45,000)
Individuals with Visual Disabilities Vendor Fund
(11,600)
ITEM 36
Department of Workforce Services - Navajo Revitalization Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
561,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(598,500)
Navajo Revitalization Fund
(36,700)
ITEM 37
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Bonus
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(5,503,900)
From Closing Fund Balance
5,963,900
Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
460,000
ITEM 38
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(5,231,900)
From Closing Fund Balance
24,191,900
Permanent Community Impact Fund
18,960,000
ITEM 39
Department of Workforce Services - Qualified Emergency Food Agencies
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
93,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(100,600)
Emergency Food Agencies Fund
(6,900)
ITEM 40
Department of Workforce Services - Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(5,430,800)
From Closing Fund Balance
13,158,400
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
7,727,600
ITEM 41
Department of Workforce Services - Utah Community Center for the Deaf
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(4,500)
From Closing Fund Balance
9,700
Utah Community Center for the Deaf Fund
5,200
ITEM 42
Department of Workforce Services - Olene Walker Low Income Housing
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,696,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(23,629,200)
Olene Walker Low Income Housing
(2,932,800)
ITEM 43
Department of Workforce Services - Workforce Initiatives Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,306,100
From Closing Fund Balance
(8,257,700)
Workforce Initiatives Fund
48,400
Subsection 1(c).
Business-like Activities
The Legislature has reviewed the following proprietary funds. Under the terms and
conditions of Utah Code 63J-1-410, for any included Internal Service Fund, the Legislature
approves budgets, full-time permanent positions, and capital acquisition amounts as indicated,
and appropriates to the funds, as indicated, estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other
charges. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between
funds and accounts as indicated.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
ITEM 44
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - State Store Land Acquisition
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
7,512,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(37,144,400)
State Store Land Acquisition Fund
(29,631,900)
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 45
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Rural Opportunity Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,088,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(22,250,000)
Rural Opportunity Fund
(2,161,100)
ITEM 46
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Small Business Credit
Initiative Program Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
25,573,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(25,774,800)
State Small Business Credit Initiative Program
Fund
(201,500)
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 47
Department of Workforce Services - Economic Revitalization and Investment
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
(96,800)
From Closing Fund Balance
97,300
Economic Revitalization and Investment Fund
500
ITEM 48
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Compensation Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
174,579,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(163,793,700)
Unemployment Compensation Fund
10,785,900
Subsection 1(d).
Restricted Fund and Account Transfers
The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following
amounts between the following funds or accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from
the funds to which the money is transferred must be authorized by an appropriation.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ITEM 49
General Fund Restricted - Industrial Assistance Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
(12,735,900)
Industrial Assistance Account
(12,735,900)
ITEM 50
General Fund Restricted - Native American Repatriation Restricted Account
From Beginning Fund Balance
(100,000)
From Closing Fund Balance
90,000
Native American Repatriation Restricted Account
(10,000)
ITEM 51
General Fund Restricted - Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account
From Revenue Transfers, One-time
(2,500,000)
Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account
(2,500,000)
Subsection 1(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 52
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Transient Room Tax Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
35,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(35,300)
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.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
ITEM 53
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - DABS Operations
From Liquor Control Fund
98,744,000
Administration
2,266,000
Executive Director
18,310,300
Operations
5,450,000
Stores and Agencies
65,593,600
Warehouse and Distribution
7,124,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Services report on the following DABS
Operations line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1. Liquor payments processed within 30 days of invoices
received (Target = 97%); 2. On Premise Licensee Audits
Conducted (Target = 85%); 3. Percentage of Net Profits
to Sales (Target = 15%); and 4. Supply chain in stock
(Target = 97%).
ITEM 54
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - Parents Empowered
From General Fund Restricted - Underage Drinking
Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted
Account
3,474,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
32,400
Parents Empowered
3,506,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Services report on the following Parents
Empowered line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. "Parents Empowered" Ad Awareness (Target =
60%); 2. Ad awareness of the dangers of underage
drinking and prevention tips (Target = 70%); and 3.
Percentage of students who used alcohol during their
lifetime (Target = 16%).
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 55
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Administration
From General Fund
2,861,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
2,035,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(2,339,500)
Administration
2,558,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following
Administration line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Contract processing efficiency (Target = 95%);
2. Finance processing (Target = 75%); and 3. Public and
Community Relations (Target = 10%).
ITEM 56
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Economic Prosperity
From General Fund
16,858,100
From Income Tax Fund
24,262,400
From Federal Funds
791,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
317,700
From General Fund Restricted - Cannabinoid Proceeds
Restricted Account
50,000
From Rural Opportunity Fund
2,250,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
19,784,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(7,083,900)
Business Services
2,582,000
Incentives and Grants
2,061,400
Strategic Initiatives
48,546,500
Systems and Control
4,039,600
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following Economic
Prosperity line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1. Business Services (Target = 4%); 2. Compliance
(Target = 50%); and 3. Corporate Recruitment (Target =
2%).
ITEM 57
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism
From General Fund
5,301,600
From Transportation Fund
118,000
From Federal Funds
1,563,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
256,000
From General Fund Rest. - Motion Picture Incentive
Acct.
1,420,500
From General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing
Performance
18,290,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
5,355,800
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(5,413,100)
Film Commission
2,408,800
Marketing and Advertising
18,170,500
Tourism
6,313,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following Office of
Tourism line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Revenue Growth Over 3% or Consumer Price Index -
Whichever Baseline Is Higher (Target = 3%).
ITEM 58
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Pass-Through
From General Fund
9,945,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
23,357,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(13,502,700)
Pass-Through
15,100,000
Economic Assistance Grants
4,700,000
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a
direct award grant of $700,000 to the Senior Financial
Aid Advocates Funding in FY 2027 to provide education
seminars and meetings with families and individuals
regarding available long-term care financial aid programs.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a
direct award grant of $300,000 to the Northern Economic
Alliance in FY 2027 to promote and market economic
vitality through high-quality job growth and increased
capital investment.
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following
Pass-Through line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Assessment (Target = 100%); 2. Contract
processing efficiency (Target = 95%); and 3. Finance
processing (Target = 75%).
ITEM 59
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Inland Port Authority
From General Fund
3,183,200
Inland Port Authority
3,183,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following Inland
Port Authority line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Business Development (Target = 24); 2.
Communications (Target = 95%); and 3. Finance

Budget (Target = 75%).
ITEM 60
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Point of the Mountain Authority
From General Fund
1,750,300
Point of the Mountain Authority
1,750,300
ITEM 61
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - World Trade Center Utah
From General Fund
1,662,500
World Trade Center Utah
1,662,500
ITEM 62
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Sports Commission
From General Fund
5,430,000
From General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing
Performance
2,032,300
Utah Sports Commission
7,462,300
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Sports Commission provide passthrough funds to
provide a direct award grant of $45,000 to the Utah
Championship in FY 2027 for operational support for the
Korn Ferry Tour.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Sports Commission provide passthrough funds to
provide a direct award grant of $150,000 to the Run Elite
Program in FY 2027 to assist in the development of
Utah's Olympic Level Talent and program support.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Sports Commission provide passthrough funds to
provide a direct award grant of $125,000 to the Rocky
Mountain Golden Gloves in FY 2027 to enhance Utah's
economy and quality of life through the attraction,
promotion, and development of national and international
sports.
ITEM 63
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Fairpark Area Investment
and Redevelopment District
From General Fund
2,000,000
From General Fund Restricted - Outdoor Adventure
Infrastructure Restricted Account
4,300,000
Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration
District
6,300,000
ITEM 64
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Fair Park Authority
From General Fund
325,100
State Fair Park Authority
325,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following State Fair
Park Authority line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Fairpark Net Revenue (Target = 5%); 2. State
Fair Attendance (Target = 274,100); and 3. Utah State
Fair New Revenue (Target = $150,000).
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ITEM 65
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration
From General Fund
5,599,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
55,800
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,380,100
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,088,500)
Administrative Services
2,933,800
Executive Director's Office
884,200
Information Technology
1,289,400
Utah Multicultural Affairs Office
839,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following
Administration line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Increase in Youth Engagement (Target = 1,450);
2. Number of leadership engagements with CCE-wide
division staff (Target = 25); 3. Percentage of CCE
employees who report feeling supported by CCE
leadership (Target = 90%); and 4. Programing
Availability to Vulnerable Student Population (Target =
78%).
ITEM 66
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Division of Arts and
Museums
From General Fund
4,308,300
From Federal Funds
1,335,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
139,800
From Revenue Transfers
5,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
124,400
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(74,400)
Administration
897,100
Community Arts Outreach
2,814,900
Grants to Non-profits
1,796,600
Museum Services
330,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following
Division of Arts and Museums line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Counties Served by Traveling
Art Exhibit (Target = 69%); 2. Grant Funding to
Counties (Target = 27); 3. Number of Activity Locations
Provided by UAM Grantees (Target = 210); and 4.
Training and Development in Cultural Sector (Target =
2,500).
ITEM 67
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on
Service and Volunteerism
From General Fund
2,250,700
From Federal Funds
8,144,900
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
440,800
From Revenue Transfers
50,300
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,418,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(287,300)
Commission on Service and Volunteerism
9,778,500
One Utah Service Fellowship Program
2,239,400
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following
Commission on Service and Volunteerism line item
performance measures for FY 2027: 1. AmeriCorps
Program Staff Assessment (Target = 80%) and 2.
Number of council members that show an increase in
skills (Target = 85%).
ITEM 68
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Indian Affairs
From General Fund
590,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
78,300
From General Fund Restricted - Native American
Repatriation
61,200
From Revenue Transfers
10,200
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
400,000
Indian Affairs
1,140,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following Indian
Affairs line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Measure of Attendees in Youth Track of the Governor's
Native American Summit (Target = 30%); 2. Measure of
state agencies with liaisons participating in Indian affairs
(Target = 70%); and 3. Measure of Tribes Visited
Personally by State of Utah (Target = 80%).
ITEM 69
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Historical Society
From General Fund
8,062,200
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,807,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,218,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(427,500)
Administration
1,055,700
Library and Collections
2,167,100
Public History, Communication and Information
996,600
State of Utah Museum
6,441,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following
Historical Society line item performance measure for FY
2027: Percentage of State History Collection Prepared to
Be Moved (Target = 33%).
ITEM 70
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library
From General Fund
4,317,200
From Federal Funds
2,918,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,171,900
From Revenue Transfers
3,400
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,020,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,061,200)
Administration
1,255,100
Blind and Disabled
2,110,000
Bookmobile
1,016,500
Library Development
2,234,100
Library Resources
2,755,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following State
Library line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Number of Checkouts of Online Materials (Target =
3,404,811); 2. Number of In-person and Online Training
Hours for Librarians (Target = 8,000); 3. Total Blind and
Print Disabled Circulation Annually (Target = 305,500);
4. Total Bookmobile Circulation Annually (Target =
445,000); and 5. Total Usage of Products via Utah's
Online Public Library (Target = 314,945).
ITEM 71
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Stem Action Center
From General Fund
10,844,900
From Federal Funds
3,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
68,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
117,500
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(17,500)
STEM Action Center
1,910,100
STEM Action Center - Grades 6-8
9,106,600
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following Stem
Action Center line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Number of Events With Engagement of
Corporate Partners (Target = 50); 2. Percent of
communities off the Wasatch Front served by STEM in
Motion Kits (Target = 40%); 3. Percentage of Grants and
Dollars Awarded off the Wasatch Front (Target = 40%);
and 4. Providing Mentoring to Support Improved Math
Outcomes for Students (Target = 10%).
ITEM 72
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - One Percent for Arts
From Revenue Transfers
2,000,300
From Pass-through
100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
3,848,600
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(4,686,200)
One Percent for Arts
1,162,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following One
Percent for Arts line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Inspection Rate of Public Art Collection (Target
= 15%) and 2. Number of Utah Artists Engaged in
Professional Development Opportunities (Target = 7%).
ITEM 73
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Arts
Museums
Grants
From General Fund
4,597,500
Pass Through Grants
495,000
Competitive Grants
4,102,500
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to
Warriors Over the Wasatch in FY 2027 for operational
support for the Hill AFB Air Show to facilitate logistic
items as well as performers and travel accommodations
for a successful event.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $125,000 to
Hill Aero Space Museum in FY 2027 for support with
general operating costs associated with the museum.
ITEM 74
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage
Events
Grants
From General Fund
650,000
Pass Through Grants
650,000
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to
Days of 47 Rodeo in FY 2027 for operational support for
a statewide pioneer heritage celebration event to include
camps, a parade, and five days of rodeo activities.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $150,000 to
Miss Rodeo Utah/Cowboy Hall of Fame in FY 2027 for
increasing rodeo participation, elevating Miss Rodeo
Utah's profile, and recognizing those who uphold Utah's
western heritage.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated
Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the
Utah Department of Cultural and Community
Engagement provide a direct award grant of $100,000 to
America's Freedom Festival in Provo in FY 2027 for
Hope of America educational opportunities for 5th grade
students across the state.
ITEM 75
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Pete Suazo Athletics
Commission
From General Fund
205,300
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
154,700
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
144,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(106,000)
Pete Suazo Athletics Commission
398,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following Pete
Suazo Athletics Commission line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Number of High Profile Events
(Target = 1); 2. Percent Licensed (Target = 90%); and 3.
Revenue Increase (Target = 12%).
ITEM 76
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Historic
Preservation Office
From General Fund
1,964,400
From Federal Funds
2,635,600
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
201,600
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
292,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(81,200)
Administration
3,820,900
Public Archaeology
574,000
Main Street Program
469,200
Cemeteries
149,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and
Community Engagement report on the following State
Historic Preservation Office line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Cultural Compliance Review
Rate (Target = 95%); 2. Dollars of Utah Cultural
Stewardship and Public Outreach donated time and
mileage exceeds the cost of two state-funded FTEs per
year. (Target = $210,000); and 3. Pass through of federal
grant funds to local communities for historic preservation
purposes (Target = 10%).
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 77
Department of Workforce Services - Community Development Capital Budget
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
93,060,000
Community Impact Board
93,060,000
ITEM 78
Department of Workforce Services - General Assistance
From General Fund
4,397,300
From Revenue Transfers
250,500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,500,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,300,000)
General Assistance
4,847,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following General Assistance line
item performance measures for FY 2027: 1. General
Assistance - Average monthly customers served (Target
= 730); 2. Internal review compliance accuracy (Target =
95%); and 3. Positive Closure Rate (SSI Achievement or
Close With Earnings) (Target = 65%).
ITEM 79
Department of Workforce Services - Housing and Community Development
From General Fund
2,211,700
From Federal Funds
66,454,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
916,700
From Expendable Receipts
1,296,900
From Economic Revitalization
Investment Fund
500
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
64,300
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
209,100
From OWHLF Multi-Family Hous Preserv Revolv Loan
5,500
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
609,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
778,100
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
592,600
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
70,300
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
60,300
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
80,300
From Revenue Transfers
642,000
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
49,900
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
6,278,900
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(3,678,900)
Community Development
10,866,000
Community Development Administration
1,466,700
Community Services
6,368,500
HEAT
33,573,000
Housing Development
9,462,600
Weatherization Assistance
14,905,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Housing and
Community Development line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Affordable housing units
funded from Olene Walker and Private Activity Bonds
(Target = 2,200); 2. Number of Unique Low Income
Households Assisted by Installing Permanent Energy
Conservation Measures (Target = 347); and 3. Utilities
Assistance for Low-income Households - Unique number
of eligible households assisted with home energy costs
(Target = 26,000).
ITEM 80
Department of Workforce Services - Nutrition Assistance - SNAP
From Federal Funds
593,483,100
Nutrition Assistance - SNAP
593,483,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Nutrition Assistance -
SNAP line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
Percentage of cases where a decision of eligibility was
made within 30 calendar days (Target = 95%); 2. SNAP -
Accuracy of paid benefits (Target = 97%); and 3. SNAP
Calendar Days to Decision from Application Submission
to Eligibility Decision (Target = 12).
ITEM 81
Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy
From General Fund
57,830,200
From Income Tax Fund
3,177,700
From Federal Funds
342,019,400
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
234,000
From Expendable Receipts
2,460,000
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
2,849,000
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
875,300
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest.
Acct
173,900
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities
Mitigation Restricted Account
40,400
From Medicaid ACA Fund
3,794,900
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
8,100
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
15,400
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
71,300
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
164,700
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
120,900
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
10,500
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness
Account
6,161,300
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
58,798,400
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
5,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,200,000
Child Care Assistance
102,514,900
Eligibility Services
98,182,100
Facilities and Pass-Through
9,371,000
Information Technology
54,793,600
Nutrition Assistance
103,100
Other Assistance
396,900
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
79,446,100
Trade Adjustment Act Assistance
1,720,100
Workforce Development
124,820,200
Workforce Investment Act Assistance
5,194,300
Workforce Research and Analysis
3,470,100
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Operations and Policy
line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1. Child
Care Case Eligibility Determined within 30 Days (Target
= 95%); 2. Eligibility Average Call Wait Time (in
minutes) (Target = 18); 3. Eligibility Days to Decision
(Target = 15); 4. Eligibility Services - Internal review
compliance accuracy (Target = 95%); 5. Internal Review
Medical Compliance Accuracy (Target = 95%); 6. Labor
Exchange - Total job placements (Target = 30,000); 7.
RCA (Refugee Cash Assistance) Recipients - Positive
Closure Rate per Calendar Month (Target = 78%); 8.
TANF Recipients - Positive closure rate per calendar
month (Target = 78%); 9. WIOA Adult Entered
Employment Rate (Target = 62%); and 10. WIOA
Dislocated Workers Entered Employment Rate (Target =
83%).
ITEM 82
Department of Workforce Services - Special Service Districts
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
3,015,800
Special Service Districts
3,015,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Special Service Districts
line item performance measure for FY 2027: The Total
Percentage of Pass Through of Funds to Qualifying
Special Service Districts in Counties of the 5th, 6th, and
7th Class (completed Quarterly) (Target = 100%).
ITEM 83
Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services
From General Fund
31,734,600
From Federal Funds
8,193,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
19,700
From Expendable Receipts
500
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Pamela Atkinson Homeless
Account
5,024,200
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest.
Acct
12,937,500
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities
Mitigation Restricted Account
17,949,500
From Revenue Transfers
25,100
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
63,876,200
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(22,979,300)
Homeless Services
116,781,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Office of Homeless
Services line item performance measures for FY 2027: 1.
First Time Homeless Persons (Target = 6%); 2.
Homeless Jobs and Income (Target = 10%); 3. Homeless
Persons (Target = -8%); 4. Length of Homelessness
(Target = -10%); 5. Persons Returning to Homelessness
(Target = -10%); and 6. Successful Housing Placement
(Target = 93%).
Subsection 2(b).
Expendable Funds and Accounts
The Legislature has reviewed the following expendable funds. The Legislature
authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between funds and accounts as
indicated. Outlays and expenditures from the funds or accounts to which the money is
transferred may be made without further legislative action, in accordance with statutory
provisions relating to the funds or accounts.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ITEM 84
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - History Donation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
200,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
542,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(492,800)
History Donation Fund
250,000
ITEM 85
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Arts Endowment
Fund
From Interest Income
32,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
556,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(556,500)
State Arts Endowment Fund
32,500
ITEM 86
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library Donation
Fund
From Interest Income
48,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,365,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,413,600)
ITEM 87
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage and Arts
Foundation Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
2,302,300
From Revenue Transfers
500,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
10,377,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(7,214,100)
Heritage and Arts Foundation Fund
5,966,300
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 88
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
45,700
From Interest Income
18,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,377,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,341,400)
Individuals with Visual Impairment Fund
100,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Individuals with Visual
Impairment Fund line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Grantees will maintain or increase the number of
individuals served (Target = 165); 2. Grantees will
maintain or increase the number of services provided
(Target = 906); and 3. Number of Individuals Provided
Low-vision Services (Target = 2,400).
ITEM 89
Department of Workforce Services - Individuals with Visual Impairment
Vendor Fund
From Trust and Agency Funds
163,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
351,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(376,800)
Individuals with Visual Disabilities Vendor Fund
138,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Individuals with Visual
Impairment Vendor Fund line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Business Enterprise Program
Will Establish New Business Locations in Government
And/or Private Businesses to Provide Additional
Employment Opportunities (Target = 4); 2. Number of
business locations receiving equipment repairs and/or
maintenance will meet or exceed previous year's total
(Target = 32); and 3. Number of business locations
receiving upgraded equipment purchased by fund will
meet or exceed previous year's total (Target = 12).
ITEM 90
Department of Workforce Services - Intermountain Weatherization Training
Fund
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Intermountain
Weatherization Training Fund line item performance
measures for FY 2027: 1. Excluding contractors, the total
number of weatherization assistance program individuals
trained (Target = 400) and 2. Number of private
contractors trained each year (Target = 3).
ITEM 91
Department of Workforce Services - Navajo Revitalization Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
115,800
From Interest Income
150,000
From Other Financing Sources
1,000,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
9,400,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(9,069,500)
Navajo Revitalization Fund
1,596,300
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Navajo Revitalization
Fund line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Financial Support for Navajo Reservation Revitalization
- Allocate Funds (Target = 100%).
ITEM 92
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Bonus
Fund
From Interest Income
8,802,100
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Land Exchange Distribution
Account
100
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Bonus
8,342,200
From Beginning Fund Balance
487,996,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(504,341,300)
Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
800,000
ITEM 93
Department of Workforce Services - Permanent Community Impact Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,200,000
From Interest Income
4,275,000
From General Fund Restricted - Mineral Lease
25,467,900
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Land Exchange Distribution
Account
11,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
276,228,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(268,182,400)
Permanent Community Impact Fund
39,000,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Permanent Community
Impact Fund line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Maintain a minimum ratio of loan-to-grant
fundings for CIB projects (Target = 45); 2. New receipts
invested in communities annually (Target = 100%); and
3. The Community Impact Board Funds the Regional
Planning Program and Community Development
Specialists, Who Provide Technical Assistance, Prepare
Tools, Guides, and Resources to Ensure Communities
Meet Compliance With Land Use Planning Regulations
(Target = 24).
ITEM 94
Department of Workforce Services - Qualified Emergency Food Agencies
Fund
From Designated Sales Tax
540,000
From Revenue Transfers
375,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
383,600
From Closing Fund Balance
(390,600)
Emergency Food Agencies Fund
908,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Qualified Emergency
Food Agencies Fund line item performance measures for
FY 2027: 1. Percent of QEFAF program funds obligated
to QEFAF agencies (Target = 100%) and 2. The number
of households served by QEFAF agencies (Target =
11,000).
ITEM 95
Department of Workforce Services - Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
220,000
From Interest Income
200,000
From Other Financing Sources
7,000,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
20,609,900
From Closing Fund Balance
(15,150,900)
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
12,879,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Uintah Basin
Revitalization Fund line item performance measure for
FY 2027: Financial Support for Uintah Basin
Revitalization - Allocate Funds (Target = 100%).
ITEM 96
Department of Workforce Services - Utah Community Center for the Deaf
Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
5,000
From Interest Income
2,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
8,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(6,000)
Utah Community Center for the Deaf Fund
9,200
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Utah Community Center
for the Deaf Fund line item performance measure for FY
2027: Increase the number of individuals accessing
interpreter certification exams (Target = 25).
ITEM 97
Department of Workforce Services - Olene Walker Low Income Housing
From General Fund
5,492,900
From Federal Funds
7,450,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
20,000
From Interest Income
3,080,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
288,832,700
From Closing Fund Balance
(295,955,600)
Olene Walker Low Income Housing
8,920,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Olene Walker Low
Income Housing line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Housing units preserved or created (Target =
175); 2. Ratio of Other Funds to Olene Walker Housing
Loan Fund for All Projects (Target = 15); and 3. Rural
housing units created (Target = 15).
ITEM 98
Department of Workforce Services - Workforce Initiatives Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
25,619,200
From Closing Fund Balance
(21,894,200)
Workforce Initiatives Fund
3,725,000
Subsection 2(c).
Business-like Activities
The Legislature has reviewed the following proprietary funds. Under the terms and
conditions of Utah Code 63J-1-410, for any included Internal Service Fund, the Legislature
approves budgets, full-time permanent positions, and capital acquisition amounts as indicated,
and appropriates to the funds, as indicated, estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other
charges. The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer amounts between
funds and accounts as indicated.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES
ITEM 99
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - State Store Land Acquisition
Fund
From Beginning Fund Balance
42,144,400
From Closing Fund Balance
(22,144,400)
State Store Land Acquisition Fund
20,000,000
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 100
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Rural Opportunity Fund
From General Fund
2,250,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
22,250,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(24,500,000)
ITEM 101
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - State Small Business Credit
Initiative Program Fund
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
1,090,000
From Interest Income
157,500
From Beginning Fund Balance
25,774,800
From Closing Fund Balance
(13,802,300)
State Small Business Credit Initiative Program
Fund
13,220,000
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 102
Department of Workforce Services - Economic Revitalization and
Investment Fund
From Interest Income
100,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
2,181,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(2,280,300)
Economic Revitalization and Investment Fund
1,000
ITEM 103
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Compensation Fund
From Federal Funds
1,850,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
18,557,800
From Trust and Agency Funds
205,579,400
From Beginning Fund Balance
1,185,958,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(1,051,470,500)
Unemployment Compensation Fund
360,475,000
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Unemployment
Compensation Fund line item performance measures for
FY 2027: 1. Contributory Employers Unemployment
Insurance Contributions Due Paid Timely in the Latest
Calendar Year (paid by the Employer Before the Last
Day of the Month That Follows Each Calendar Quarter
End) (Target = 95%); 2. Maintain the average high cost
multiple, a nationally recognized solvency measure,
greater than 1 for the Unemployment Insurance Trust
Fund balance (Target = 1); and 3. Unemployment
Insurance Trust Fund Balance Is Greater Than the
Minimum Adequate Reserve Amount and Less Than the
Maximum Adequate Reserve Amount (Conditions Met =
1) (Target = 1).
Subsection 2(d).
Restricted Fund and Account Transfers
The Legislature authorizes the State Division of Finance to transfer the following
amounts between the following funds or accounts as indicated. Expenditures and outlays from
the funds to which the money is transferred must be authorized by an appropriation.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ITEM 104
General Fund Restricted - Motion Picture Incentive Account
From General Fund
1,420,500
Motion Picture Incentive Account
1,420,500
ITEM 105
General Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing Performance Account
From General Fund
20,322,800
Tourism Marketing Performance Account
20,322,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of
Economic Opportunity report on the following General
Fund Restricted - Tourism Marketing Performance
Account line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Tourism SUCCESS Metric (Target = 20%).
ITEM 106
General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted
Account
From General Fund
7,500,000
Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted
Account
7,500,000
ITEM 107
General Fund Restricted - Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account
From General Fund
1,817,400
Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account
1,817,400
ITEM 108
General Fund Restricted - Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account
From General Fund
12,850,000
Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account
12,850,000
ITEM 109
General Fund Restricted - School Readiness Restricted Account
From General Fund
3,000,000
From Beginning Fund Balance
219,300
From Closing Fund Balance
(169,300)
School Readiness Restricted Account
3,050,000
ITEM 110
Income Tax Fund Restricted - Education Savings Incentive Restricted
Account
From Income Tax Fund
870,800
From Beginning Fund Balance
675,500
From Closing Fund Balance
(675,500)
Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
870,800
Subsection 2(e).
Fiduciary Funds
The Legislature has reviewed proposed revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and
changes in fund balances for the following fiduciary funds.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ITEM 111
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Transient Room Tax Fund
From Revenue Transfers
4,710,900
From Beginning Fund Balance
286,000
From Closing Fund Balance
(286,000)
Transient Room Tax Fund
4,710,900
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.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
ITEM 112
Department of Workforce Services - Administration
From General Fund
5,379,100
From Federal Funds
13,055,700
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
132,800
From Expendable Receipts
134,200
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
71,100
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
32,100
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest.
Acct
100,400
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities
Mitigation Restricted Account
20,300
From Medicaid ACA Fund
1,300
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
5,500
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
11,100
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
41,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
100,300
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
71,800
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
6,900
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness
Account
18,900
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
4,223,700
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
4,000
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
200,000
Administrative Support
14,363,300
Communications
1,809,500
Executive Director's Office
2,317,400
Human Resources
2,886,500
Internal Audit
2,235,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Administration line item
performance measures for FY 2027: 1. Percent of DWS
Facilities for Which an Annual Facilities Risk
Assessment Is Completed Using the Division of Risk
Management Guidelines and Checklist (Target = 98%);
2. Percent of DWS programs/systems that have reviewed,
planned for, or mitigated identified risks (Target =
100%); and 3. Provide accurate and timely
department-wide fiscal administration as measured by
audit findings or responses (Target = 0).
ITEM 113
Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy
From Federal Funds
8,485,600
Refugee Assistance
8,485,600
ITEM 114
Department of Workforce Services - State Office of Rehabilitation
From General Fund
25,381,500
From Federal Funds
60,603,600
From Expendable Receipts
594,500
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
215,000
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
1,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
1,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest.
Acct
500
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities
Mitigation Restricted Account
200
From Medicaid ACA Fund
200
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
500
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
500
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
1,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
1,300
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
1,000
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
500
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness
Account
400
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
67,500
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
10,830,000
From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(8,709,100)
Blind and Visually Impaired
4,621,200
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3,869,100
Disability Determination
19,215,800
Executive Director
962,200
Rehabilitation Services
60,325,800
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following State Office of
Rehabilitation line item performance measures for FY
2027: 1. Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Total number of
individuals served with DSDHH programs (Target =
5,000); 2. Vocational Rehabilitation - Maintain or
Increase Successful Rehabilitation Closure Rate (Target
= 55%); and 3. Vocational Rehabilitation - Percentage of
All VR Clients Receiving Services Who Are Eligible or
Potentially Eligible Youth (ages 14-24) (Target = 41%).
ITEM 115
Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance
From General Fund
1,184,200
From Federal Funds
31,648,000
From Dedicated Credits Revenue
791,500
From Expendable Receipts
37,000
From Workforce Initiatives Fund
845,500
From Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account
2,000
From Gen. Fund Rest. - Homeless Housing Reform Rest.
Acct
2,000
From General Fund Restricted - Homeless Shelter Cities
Mitigation Restricted Account
2,000
From Medicaid ACA Fund
100
From Navajo Revitalization Fund
500
From Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
1,000
From OWHTF-Low Income Housing
2,000
From Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund
4,500
From Permanent Community Impact Bonus Fund
3,300
From Qualified Emergency Food Agencies Fund
500
From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund
1,000
From General Fund Restricted - School Readiness
Account
1,200
From Rural Single-Family Home Loan
1,000
From Revenue Transfers
141,200
From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund
500
From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
616,400
Adjudication
6,312,900
Unemployment Insurance Administration
28,972,500
In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the
Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce
Services report on the following Unemployment
Insurance line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1. Average Duration on Unemployment Insurance
(Target = 1); 2. Percentage of Employers Registered
With the Department Within 90 Days of Employers First
Reporting Employee Wages for the Latest Calendar Year
(Target = 98.5%); 3. Percentage of Unemployment
Insurance Benefits First Payments Made Within 14
Calendar Days for the Latest Calendar Year (Target =
95%); and 4. Percentage of Unemployment Insurance
Separation Determinations for the Latest Calendar Year
That Meet Quality Standards as Outlined and Defined by
the USDOL (Target = 95%).
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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