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2 New Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations GENERALHouse SESSIONAmendments STATEAmendment OF1 UTAHMarch Chief03, Sponsor:2026 09:59 AM Representative Nelson T.
ValAbbott L.proposes the following amendments:
Peterson Senate Sponsor:
Jerry W Stevenson 3 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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ provides budget increases and decreases for the use and support of certain state agencies;
▸ provides budget increases and decreases for the use and support of certain institutions of higher education;
▸ provides budget increases and decreases for other purposes as described;
▸ authorizes full time employment levels for certain internal service funds;
and ▸ provides intent language.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates $1,163,865,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, including:
▸ $153,663,700 from General Fund;
and ▸ $205,854,200 from Income Tax Fund;
and ▸ $804,347,100 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $56,900,500 in expendable funds and accounts for fiscal year 2027, including:
▸ $6,750,000 from General Fund;
and ▸ $50,150,500 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $239,138,500 in business-like activities for fiscal year 2027, including:
▸ $4,500,000 from General Fund;
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2 Enrolled Copy ▸ $234,638,500 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $107,963,300 in restricted fund and account transfers for fiscal year 2027, including:
▸ $31,873,600 from General Fund;
and ▸ ($7,560,400) from Income Tax Fund;
and ▸ $83,650,100 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill appropriates $18,000,000 in transfers to unrestricted funds for fiscal year 2027, all of which is from the various sources as detailed in this bill.
This bill reflects $20,517,900 in higher education budget reporting for fiscal year 2027.
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 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 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 To Governor's Office - CCJJ - Jail Reimbursement From General Fund (612,900) Schedule of Programs:
Jail Reimbursement (612,900) ITEM 2 To Governor's Office - Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice From General Fund 260,000 From General Fund, One-time 1,360,000 From Federal Funds, One-time 420,000 From Victim Services Restricted Account, One-time 1,000,000 - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 Schedule of Programs:
CCJJ Commission 2,040,000 Utah Office for Victims of Crime 1,000,000 TEM 3 To Governor's Office - Indigent Defense Commission From Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account, One-time 700,000 Schedule of Programs:
Office of Indigent Defense Services 700,000 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TEM 4 To Office of the Attorney General - Attorney General From General Fund 1,402,000 From General Fund, One-time 2,000 From Medicaid ACA Fund 248,000 Schedule of Programs:
Criminal Prosecution 1,652,000 TEM 5 To Office of the Attorney General - Children's Justice Centers From General Fund 470,000 From Federal Funds 266,700 From Revenue Transfers 81,600 Schedule of Programs:
Children's Justice Centers 818,300 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLE TEM 6 To Board of Pardons and Parole - Board of Pardons and Parole Operations From General Fund (175,000) Schedule of Programs:
Board of Pardons and Parole (175,000) UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TEM 7 To Utah Department of Corrections - Administration From General Fund 3,254,700 From General Fund, One-time 5,900,000 Schedule of Programs:
Department Administrative Services 2,199,600 Department Executive Director 6,758,300 Department Training 196,800 - 3 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy TEM 8 To Utah Department of Corrections - Jail Contracting From General Fund, One-time 3,192,700 Schedule of Programs:
Jail Contracting 3,192,700 TEM 9 To Utah Department of Corrections - Adult Probation and Parole From General Fund 321,800 Schedule of Programs:
Administration (66,000) Programs 387,800 TEM 10 To Utah Department of Corrections - Prison Operations From General Fund 1,319,500 From General Fund, One-time 510,000 Schedule of Programs:
Utah State Correctional Facility 2,209,500 Central Utah / Gunnison (380,000) TEM 11 To Utah Department of Corrections - Re-Entry and Rehabilitation From General Fund (863,900) From Opioid Litigation Proceeds Fund 250,000 From Opioid Litigation Proceeds Restricted Account (250,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administration 149,600 Treatment (1,013,500) JUDICIAL COUNCIL/STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR TEM 12 To Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Administration From General Fund (695,000) From General Fund, One-time (327,000) From Dedicated Credits Revenue 2,000,000 From Dispute Resolution Account 100,000 From Justice Court Technology, Security, and Training Account (450,500) From Nonjudicial Adjustment Account (307,100) Schedule of Programs:
Data Processing 1,534,500 District Courts (982,800) - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 Juvenile Courts (231,300) TEM 13 To Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Contracts and Leases From General Fund (1,000,000) From Court Security Account 100,000 From State Courts Complex Account 250,000 Schedule of Programs:
Contracts and Leases (650,000) TEM 14 To Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Guardian ad Litem From Children's Legal Defense Account 200,000 Schedule of Programs:
Guardian ad Litem 200,000 TEM 15 To Judicial Council/State Court Administrator - Jury and Witness Fees From General Fund, One-time (300,000) Schedule of Programs:
Jury, Witness, and Interpreter (300,000) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TEM 16 To Department of Public Safety - Driver License From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account 5,000,000 Schedule of Programs:
Driver Services 5,000,000 TEM 17 To Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management From Federal Funds (41,149,600) Schedule of Programs:
Emergency Management (41,149,600) TEM 18 To Department of Public Safety - Highway Safety From Federal Funds 3,026,000 From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account 400,000 Schedule of Programs:
Highway Safety 3,426,000 TEM 19 To Department of Public Safety - Programs & Operations From General Fund (2,947,900) From General Fund, One-time 688,000 From Federal Funds, One-time 2,000,000 From Opioid Litigation Proceeds Fund 834,800 - 5 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy From Department of Public Safety Restricted Account 3,322,300 From Electronic Cigarette Substance and Nicotine Product Proceeds Restricted Account 165,000 From Fire Prevention Support Account 213,400 From Public Safety Motorcycle Education Fund 19,700 From Opioid Litigation Proceeds Restricted Account (834,800) From Revenue Transfers, One-time 12,500,000 Schedule of Programs:
Aero Bureau 560,000 CITS State Bureau of Investigation 165,000 Department Commissioner's Office 1,020,500 Department Grants 14,500,000 Department Intelligence Center 170,000 Fire Marshal - Fire Operations 195,000 Highway Patrol - Field Operations (650,000) The Legislature intends that the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is allowed to purchase up to three vehicles for two rural liaisons and one rural liaison supervisor, if funds are allocated by the Legislature.
The Legislature intends that the Fire Marshal is allowed to purchase one additional vehicle for a plans examiner.
The Legislature intends that the Department of Public Safety pursue reimbursement opportunities for Aero Bureau services including search and rescue and law enforcements efforts on federal public land and report to the Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee by the October 2027 appropriations subcommittee meeting.
Federal land includes but is not limited to national parks, monuments, forests, and any land otherwise managed by the federal government within the state.
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2 of Public Safety is authorized to increase its fleet by the same number of new officers or vehicles authorized and funded by the Legislature for Fiscal Year 2027 and may purchase those if funds are available.
Up to $12,500,000 in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding shall be directed to the Department of Public Safety.
All expenditures are contingent upon being deemed allowable under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and are subject to final federal approval from CMS.
TEM 20 To Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification From Dedicated Credits Revenue 1,500,000 From Revenue Transfers 500,000 Schedule of Programs:
Non-Government/Other Services 2,000,000 TEM 21 To Department of Public Safety - Local Alcohol Law Enforcement and Treatment From Alcoholic Beverage and Substance Abuse Enforcement and Treatment Restricted Account 39,200 Schedule of Programs:
Local Alcohol Law Enforcement and Treatment 39,200 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICES TEM 22 To Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - DABS Operations From Liquor Control Fund (3,557,400) From Liquor Control Fund, One-time 525,000 Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director (800,000) Stores and Agencies (2,382,400) Warehouse and Distribution 150,000 TEM 23 To Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - Parents Empowered From Underage Drinking Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted Account (36,700) Schedule of Programs:
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2 Enrolled Copy Parents Empowered (36,700) GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TEM 24 To Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Administration From General Fund, One-time 250,000 Schedule of Programs:
Administration 250,000 TEM 25 To Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Economic Prosperity From General Fund 1,700,000 From General Fund, One-time 1,400,000 Schedule of Programs:
Strategic Initiatives 3,100,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Development provide a direct award grant of $250,000 to the Economic Development Corporation of Utah in fiscal year 2027 for the creation of economic opportunities throughout the State through attracting more businesses to the State, and supporting local businesses expand.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Development provide a direct award grant of $500,000 to the Nucleus Institute in fiscal year 2027 for providing small, non-recourse loans to qualifying businesses in anticipation of those businesses repaying those loans and qualifying for future capitalization from traditional lenders.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Development provide a direct award grant of $1,100,000 to Weber State University in fiscal year 2027 for workforce development in their partnership with Hill Air Force Base to increase capacity in modern manufacturing technologies, robotics, - 8 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced manufacturing projects.
TEM 26 To Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism The Legislature intends the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Office of Tourism be authorized to issue up to $3,000,000 total of tax credit certificates for the Rural Film Incentive Program.
TEM 27 To Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Pass-Through From General Fund (1,400,000) From General Fund, One-time 5,175,000 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 2,000,000 Schedule of Programs:
Pass-Through 5,775,000 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 $2,000,000 to Thanksgiving Point in fiscal year 2027 for capital investments in the refurbishment and construction of new facilities for the Children's Technology and Science Center.
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 $200,000 to the Utah Micro Loan Fund in fiscal year 2027 to expand access for small business owners to startup and early-stage capital.
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 $5,000,000 to the Pioneer Trail Foundation in fiscal year 2027 for the construction of the Pioneer Trail.
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2 Enrolled Copy Governor's Office of Economic Development provide a direct award grant of $175,000 to the Five County Association of Governments in fiscal year 2027 for the Rural Business and Agricultural E-Commerce Accelerator to provide technical assistance and training to build e-commerce websites, diversify revenue, and increase online sales.
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 Washington County in FY 2027 for the Route 9 Regional Shuttle Service.
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 $1,400,000 to the Utah Industry Resource Alliance in FY 2027 to assist Utah manufacturers and rural Utah businesses to improve operational excellence, accelerate revenue, and develop leadership.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a direct award grant of $798,200 to the Utah Small Business Development Centers in FY 2027 to improve people's lives through small business success by increasing the total number of clients, new business starts, capital infusion, and client counseling hours.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a direct award grant of $67,500 to the Pete Suazo Center for Business Development and Entrepreneurship in FY 2027 to educate entrepreneurs, provide operational - 10 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 support, and assist in the startups within Utah.
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 $30,000 to Utah Consular Corps in fiscal year 2027 for hosting opportunities in the State of Utah in order to collaborate with business partners and local government.
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 $250,000 to the Women Tech Council in fiscal year 2027 for operational support, education opportunities, and career development opportunities that encourage women in technology.
TEM 28 To Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Sports Commission From General Fund 200,000 From General Fund, One-time 1,000,000 Schedule of Programs:
Utah Sports Commission 1,200,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Utah Sports Commission provide pass-through funds to provide an additional direct award grant of $200,000 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 pass-through funds to provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to Sports Hall of Fame Foundation in fiscal year 2027 for support with general operating costs associated with the museum.
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2 Enrolled Copy TEM 29 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Administration From General Fund (435,200) Schedule of Programs:
Administrative Services (463,500) Utah Multicultural Affairs Office 28,300 TEM 30 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Division of Arts and Museums From Federal Funds (303,700) Schedule of Programs:
Community Arts Outreach (48,100) Museum Services (255,600) TEM 31 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Commission on Service and Volunteerism From General Fund (61,900) From General Fund, One-time 100,000 From Federal Funds (409,100) Schedule of Programs:
Commission on Service and Volunteerism (316,000) One Utah Service Fellowship Program (55,000) TEM 32 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Indian Affairs From General Fund (30,000) Schedule of Programs:
Indian Affairs (30,000) TEM 33 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Historical Society From General Fund (242,000) From General Fund, One-time 179,500 Schedule of Programs:
Administration 862,300 Library and Collections (24,000) Public History, Communication and Information 914,400 State of Utah Museum (1,815,200) TEM 34 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Library From General Fund (107,900) Schedule of Programs:
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2 Bookmobile 87,000 Library Development (3,700) Library Resources (191,200) TEM 35 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Stem Action Center From General Fund (650,000) Schedule of Programs:
STEM Action Center - Grades 6-8 (650,000) TEM 36 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Arts & Museums Grants From General Fund (405,000) Schedule of Programs:
Pass Through Grants (200,000) Competitive Grants (205,000) 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 $170,000 to the Utah Humanities Council in FY 2027 for operational and special project support for public humanities programs across the state.
TEM 37 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Capital Facilities Grants From General Fund, One-time 505,000 Schedule of Programs:
Pass Through Grants 505,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Community and Cultural Engagement provide a direct award grant of $250,000 to Garfield County in fiscal year 2027 for planning, design, and other capital investments for the development and construction of the Escalante Dinosaur Visitor & Science Center.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated - 13 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Community and Cultural Engagement provide a direct award grant of $255,000 to Tuacahn Center for the Arts in fiscal year 2027 to modernize and enhance Tuacahn's stage infrastructure and stage lighting to improve performance quality, efficiency, and reliability.
TEM 38 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - Heritage & Events Grants From General Fund, One-time 1,500,000 Schedule of Programs:
Pass Through Grants 1,500,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement provide a direct award grant of $500,000 to the First Lady Foundation in fiscal year 2027 for the Literacy Campaign to strengthen reading skills and improve outcomes for learning and academic success.
TEM 39 To Department of Cultural and Community Engagement - State Historic Preservation Office From General Fund (49,100) From Federal Funds (50,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (66,100) Public Archaeology (33,000) DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TEM 40 To Department of Workforce Services - Administration From General Fund 839,500 From General Fund, One-time (209,900) From Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account 65,000 From Medicaid ACA Fund 3,700 From Medicaid ACA Fund, One-time (900) From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund (1,000) - 14 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 From Revenue Transfers 3,700 From Revenue Transfers, One-time (900) From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund 2,000 From Unemployment Compensation Fund, One-time 72,600 Schedule of Programs:
Administrative Support 773,800 ITEM 41 To Department of Workforce Services - General Assistance From Revenue Transfers (500) Schedule of Programs:
General Assistance (500) ITEM 42 To Department of Workforce Services - Housing and Community Development From General Fund (352,700) From General Fund, One-time 450,000 From Federal Funds (5,000,000) From Economic Revitalization & Investment Fund 500 From OWHLF Multi-Family Hous Preserv Revolv Loan 4,500 From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund (60,300) From Rural Single-Family Home Loan 6,400 From Revenue Transfers (641,000) From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund 30,000 Schedule of Programs:
Community Development 30,000 HEAT (5,000,000) Housing Development (592,600) ITEM 43 To Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy From General Fund 12,300,000 From General Fund, One-time (3,075,100) From Federal Funds (30,000,000) From Federal Funds, One-time 8,728,600 From Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account 78,000 From Medicaid ACA Fund 11,949,900 From Medicaid ACA Fund, One-time (2,594,200) From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund (1,000) From School Readiness Restricted Account (2,000,000) - 15 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy From Revenue Transfers 10,826,900 From Revenue Transfers, One-time (2,317,500) From Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund 5,000 From Unemployment Compensation Fund, One-time 2,750,400 Schedule of Programs:
Child Care Assistance 15,500,000 Eligibility Services 26,357,400 Facilities and Pass-Through 31,000 Information Technology 3,508,000 Refugee Assistance 2,500,000 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (26,000,000) Workforce Development (15,271,400) Workforce Research and Analysis 26,000 The Legislature intends that the $500,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Utah County Human Services TANF Program" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Utah County to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $500,000.
The Legislature authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to expend federal funds in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for fiscal year 2027 identified by the Department as available "reserve" funds for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for the provision of child care services for TANF-eligible families at the Department's discretion and in accordance with Federal laws and regulations applicable to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
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2 The Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services develop one proposed performance measure for each new funding item of $10,000 or more from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds by May 1, 2026.
For FY 2026 items, the department shall report the results of the measures, plus the actual amount spent and the month and year of implementation, by August 31, 2026.
The department shall provide this information to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.
The Legislature intends that the $2,982,600 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Afterschool & Summer Program Gap Funding" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of The Utah Afterschool Network to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $2,982,600.
The Legislature intends that the $1,500,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Longterm Professional Mentorship:
Breaking Poverty Cycles" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Friends of the Children to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $500,000;
FY 2028 - $500,000;
FY 2029 - $500,000.
The Legislature intends that the $309,600 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Women Owned - 17 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy Business Market Readiness" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Women-Owned Business Market Readiness to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $309,600.
The Legislature intends that the $532,400 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Northern Utah Youth Workforce Development Initiative" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $532,400.
The Legislature intends that the $104,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Nurturing Fathers & Families Program" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Fathers and Families Coalition of Utah to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $104,000.
The Legislature intends that the $1,000,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Youth Social Media & Internet Education" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
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2 TANF federal funds and the qualification of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $1,000,000.
The Legislature intends that the $300,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Low Income Families Faces Hunger" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Food Justice Coalition to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $100,000;
FY 2028 - $100,000;
FY 2029 - $100,000.
The Legislature authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to spend all available money, as authorized by the Department of Health and Human Services, in the Medicaid ACA Fund for fiscal year 2027 regardless of the amount appropriated as allowed by the Fund's authorizing statute.
The Legislature authorizes the Department of Workforce Services, as allowed by the fund's authorizing statute, to spend all available money in the Workforce Initiatives Fund for fiscal year 2027 regardless of the amount appropriated.
The Legislature intends that $2,750,400 of the Unemployment Compensation Fund appropriation provided for the Operations and Policy line item is limited to one-time projects associated with Unemployment Insurance modernization in fiscal year 2027.
The Legislature intends that the $1,500,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Operations and Policy line item for the "Youth - 19 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy Resilience Program" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Utah Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $1,500,000.
TEM 44 To Department of Workforce Services - State Office of Rehabilitation From General Fund 16,200 From General Fund, One-time (4,000) From Federal Funds 100,000 From Federal Funds, One-time 5,095,000 From Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account 500 From Medicaid ACA Fund 600 From Medicaid ACA Fund, One-time (100) From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund (1,000) From Revenue Transfers 600 From Revenue Transfers, One-time (100) From Unemployment Compensation Fund, One-time 700 Schedule of Programs:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing 200 Executive Director 100,000 Rehabilitation Services 5,108,200 The Legislature intends that $700 of the Unemployment Compensation Fund appropriation provided for the State Office of Rehabilitation line item is limited to one-time projects associated with Unemployment Insurance modernization.
TEM 45 To Department of Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance From General Fund 355,900 From General Fund, One-time (36,000) From Federal Funds (4,000,000) From Homeless to Housing Reform Restricted Account 5,000 From Medicaid ACA Fund 300 - 20 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 From Medicaid ACA Fund, One-time (100) From OWHTF-Low Income Housing 5,000 From Shared Equity Revolving Loan Fund (1,000) From Revenue Transfers 109,100 From Revenue Transfers, One-time (100) From Unemployment Compensation Fund, One-time 676,300 Schedule of Programs:
Adjudication 438,100 Unemployment Insurance Administration (3,323,700) The Legislature intends that $676,300 of the Unemployment Compensation Fund appropriation provided for the Unemployment Insurance line item is limited to one-time projects associated with Unemployment Insurance modernization.
TEM 46 To Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services From General Fund 17,384,400 From General Fund, One-time 26,053,000 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 120,000 From Federal Funds, One-time 29,480,000 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 5,300 Schedule of Programs:
Homeless Services 73,042,700 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G, Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services provide a direct award grant of $1,900,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing (FINCH) facility located in a county of the first class.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G, Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services provide a direct award grant of $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 to The INN Between to provide medical respite and end-of-life care for adults experiencing homelessness.
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2 Enrolled Copy The Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services report to the Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee no later than November 20, 2026 on the following subjects:
1) Funds spent on capital projects in the last five years;
2) current capital projects undertaken by the department;
3) future planned capital projects into the next five years;
4) current nonlapsing fund balances;
5) a list of projects how nonlapsing fund balances shall be used;
and 6) how current state funds are used to address homelessness within the state of Utah.
Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G, Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Workforce Services provide a direct award grant of $120,000 in fiscal year 2027 to Switchpoint Community Resource Center to support operations for a newly expanded family shelter facility serving southern Utah.
The Legislature intends that the $3,736,300 one-time funding and the $4,603,300 ongoing funding provided for the funding item "Homelessness (High Utilizers in the Criminal Justice System)" may only be expended with a 1:1 match from local governments.
The Legislature further intends that the department report to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the match and proposed uses before expending the funds.
The Legislature intends that the $9,444,800 one-time funding and the $2,494,200 ongoing funding provided for the funding item "Homelessness (Emergency Shelter and Housing)" may only be expended with a 1:1 match from local governments.
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2 and proposed uses before expending the funds.
The Legislature intends that the $7,800,000 one-time funding and the $1,076,900 ongoing funding provided for the funding item "Homelessness (Mental and Behavioral Health)" may only be expended with a 1:1 match from local governments.
The Legislature further intends that the department report to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the match and proposed uses before expending the funds.
The Legislature intends that the $5,071,900 one-time funding and the $9,421,600 ongoing funding provided for the funding item "Homelessness (Phase II Investments)" may only be expended with a 1:1 match from local governments.
The Legislature further intends that the department report to the Executive Appropriations Committee on the match and proposed uses before expending the funds.
The Legislature intends that the $480,000 provided in the Department of Workforce Services - Office of Homeless Services line item for the "St.
George Family Shelter Operations" funding item from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds:
(1) is dependent upon the availability of TANF federal funds and the qualification of Switchpoint Community Resource Center to receive TANF federal funds;
and (2) be spent over the following state fiscal years in the following amounts:
FY 2027 - $480,000.
EXECUTIVE APPROPRIATIONS CAPITOL PRESERVATION BOARD ITEM 47 To Capitol Preservation Board - Operations From General Fund (259,300) From Dedicated Credits Revenue 187,400 Schedule of Programs:
Capitol Preservation Board (71,900) - 23 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy LEGISLATURE ITEM 48 To Legislature - Senate From General Fund, One-time (198,400) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (198,400) ITEM 49 To Legislature - House of Representatives From General Fund, One-time (165,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (165,000) ITEM 50 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel From General Fund, One-time (657,700) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (657,700) ITEM 51 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst From General Fund, One-time (224,800) Schedule of Programs:
Administration and Research (224,800) ITEM 52 To Legislature - Office of the Legislative Auditor General From General Fund, One-time (161,800) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (161,800) ITEM 53 To Legislature - Office of Legislative Services From General Fund (41,300) From General Fund, One-time (249,900) From Dedicated Credits Revenue (32,700) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (80,200) Pass Through (41,300) Information Technology (202,400) UTAH NATIONAL GUARD ITEM 54 To Utah National Guard - Utah National Guard Operations From General Fund, One-time 3,250,000 From Income Tax Fund 1,600,000 From Federal Funds 4,303,500 - 24 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 From Federal Funds, One-time 4,219,200 Schedule of Programs:
Operations and Maintenance 11,772,700 Tuition Assistance 1,600,000 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS ITEM 55 To Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans and Military Affairs From General Fund, One-time (96,300) From Federal Funds 119,300 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 162,900 Schedule of Programs:
Administration 23,000 Military Affairs 162,900 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ITEM 56 To Department of Commerce - Commerce General Regulation From Federal Funds, One-time 77,000 Schedule of Programs:
Public Utilities 7,600 Real Estate 69,400 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ITEM 57 To Insurance Department - Insurance Department Administration From Insurance Department Restricted Account, One-time (97,600) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (97,600) ITEM 58 To Insurance Department - Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder From State Mandated Insurer Payments Restricted Account 6,779,000 From State Mandated Insurer Payments Restricted Account, One-time 2,221,000 Schedule of Programs:
Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder 9,000,000 LABOR COMMISSION ITEM 59 To Labor Commission - Labor Commission Operations - 25 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy From General Fund, One-time (345,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (345,000) Notwithstanding the performance measure intent language found in S.B.
5 - Item 71 and in accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Labor Commission report on the following Labor Commission Operations line item performance measures for FY 2027:
PercentageLine of288 Decisionsthrough Issued301: on Motions for Review Within 90 Days of Filing (Target = 100%);
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity provide a direct award grant of $200,000 to the Utah Micro Loan Fund in fiscal year 2027 to expand access for small business owners to startup and early-stage capita{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 $5,000,000 to the Pioneer Trail Foundation in fiscal year 2027 for the construction of the Pioneer Trail.} Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Economic Development provide a direct award grant of $175,000 to the Five County 2.
PercentageLine of2050 Elevatorthrough Units2062: Inspected Prior to Becoming Overdue (Target = 90%);
3.Schedule of Programs:
PercentageLand and Water Conservation 6,000,000 Off-highway Vehicle Grants 2,500,000 {Under the provisions of InvestigatedUtah EmployersCode WhoAnnotated BecomeTitle Compliant63G WithChapter Workers'6b, Compensationthe RequirementsLegislature (Targetintends =that 25%);the Department of Natural Resources provide a direct award grant of up to $2.0 million from the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account to the Pioneer Trail Foundation for construction of the Pioneer Trail in FY 2027.} ITEM 149 To Department of Natural Resources - Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner From General Fund, One-time 2,500,000 3.
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Ratefor ofPrison EmploymentCapacity DiscriminationExpansion Casesfor Completeddesign. (Target = 85%);
5.- 1 - New Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations ITEM 170 To Capital Budget - Capital Improvements Schedule of Programs:
Rate{Under the provisions of UOSHUtah CitationsCode IssuedAnnotated (TargetTitle =63G 90%);Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Division of Facilities Construction and Management provide a direct award grant of up to $1.0 million from Capital Improvements funding to the Pioneer Trail Foundation for renovations and improvements to Council Hall and other Capitol Complex facilities to support construction of the Pioneer Trail in FY 2027.} ITEM 171 To Capital Budget - Pass-Through From General Fund, One-time 500,000 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 1,500,000 4.
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Workers'From CompActive DecisionsTransportation IssuedInvestment WithinFund, 60One-time Days2,000,000 (TargetSchedule =of 100%).Programs:
UTAHPass-Through STATE17,318,000 TAX{Under COMMISSIONthe TEMprovisions 60of ToUtah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Transportation provide a direct award grant of up to $2.0 million from the Active Transportation Investment Fund to the Pioneer Trail Foundation for construction of the Pioneer Trail in FY 2027.} Under the provisions of Utah StateCode TaxAnnotated CommissionTitle -63G LicenseChapter Plates6b, Productionthe FromLegislature Licenseintends Platethat Restrictedthe AccountDepartment 2,000,000of ScheduleTransportation provide a direct award grant of Programs:$3.0 million one-time from the Aeronautics - 2 -
License Plates Production 2,000,000 TEM 61 To Utah State Tax Commission - Tax Administration From General Fund (185,500) From General Fund, One-time (844,800) From Income Tax Fund 67,800 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 500 From License Plate Restricted Account 300 From Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account 1,041,100 From State Tax Commission Administrative Charge Account 63,900 From State Tax Commission Administrative Charge Account, One-time 500,000 - 26 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 Schedule of Programs:
Operations (137,200) Tax and Revenue (197,500) Customer Service 1,041,100 Enforcement (63,100) GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TEM 62 To Governor's Office - Governor's Office Operations From General Fund (3,777,400) From General Fund, One-time (348,000) From Dedicated Credits Revenue (2,188,300) From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances (1,190,800) From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 690,800 Schedule of Programs:
Administration (396,300) Lt.
Governor's Office (6,417,400) TEM 63 To Governor's Office - Governor's Office of Planning and Budget From General Fund 500,000 From General Fund, One-time 194,200 Schedule of Programs:
Administration 500,000 Budget, Policy, and Economic Analysis (305,800) Planning Coordination 500,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget provide a direct award grant of $500,000 to the Utah Association of Counties in fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of funding local appraisals.
TEM 64 To Governor's Office - Suicide Prevention From General Fund (100,000) Schedule of Programs:
Suicide Prevention (100,000) TEM 65 To Governor's Office - Notary and Authentications From Dedicated Credits Revenue 664,700 - 27 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy Schedule of Programs:
Notary Services 343,300 Authentication Services 321,400 TEM 66 To Governor's Office - Office of the Lieutenant Governor From General Fund 4,499,100 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 652,300 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 1,190,800 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances (690,800) Schedule of Programs:
Lt.
Governor Administration 1,577,800 Elections Office 4,005,100 Incorporations and Local Entities 68,500 OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TEM 67 To Office of the State Auditor - State Auditor From General Fund 280,000 From General Fund, One-time (140,000) Schedule of Programs:
State Auditor 140,000 DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS TEM 68 To Department of Government Operations - Administrative Rules From General Fund, One-time (175,000) Schedule of Programs:
Rules' Administration (175,000) TEM 69 To Department of Government Operations - DGO Administration From Dedicated Credits Revenue 500,000 Schedule of Programs:
Executive Director's Office 500,000 TEM 70 To Department of Government Operations - Finance - Mandated From General Fund (545,200) From General Fund, One-time (300,000) Schedule of Programs:
Internal Service Fund Rate Impacts (845,200) TEM 71 To Department of Government Operations - Division of Finance From General Fund (210,300) - 28 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 From General Fund, One-time (113,800) Schedule of Programs:
Financial Information Systems (113,800) Payables/Disbursing (210,300) TEM 72 To Department of Government Operations - Inspector General of Medicaid Services From Revenue Transfers 250,000 Schedule of Programs:
Inspector General of Medicaid Services 250,000 The Legislature intends that the Inspector General of Medicaid Services retain up to an additional $60,000 of the state's share of Medicaid collections during FY 2027 to pay the Office of the Attorney General for the state costs of the one attorney FTE that the Office of the Inspector General is using.
TEM 73 To Department of Government Operations - State Archives From General Fund (140,000) From General Fund, One-time 850,600 From Federal Funds 26,900 Schedule of Programs:
Archives Administration 710,600 Patron Services 26,900 TEM 74 To Department of Government Operations - Chief Information Officer From General Fund 4,485,100 From General Fund, One-time 3,140,000 From Income Tax Fund 6,890,700 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 196,400 From Revenue Transfers 4,000,000 Schedule of Programs:
Administration 18,812,200 Innovation Projects (100,000) TEM 75 To Department of Government Operations - Integrated Technology From General Fund, One-time 600,000 Schedule of Programs:
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2 Enrolled Copy Utah Geospatial Resource Center 600,000 ITEM 76 To Department of Government Operations - Human Resource Management From Dedicated Credits Revenue 225,000 Schedule of Programs:
Statewide Management Liability Training 225,000 ITEM 77 To Department of Government Operations - Teacher Liability Insurance From Income Tax Fund, One-time (795,700) Schedule of Programs:
Premium Support (795,700) HIGHER EDUCATION BRIDGERLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE ITEM 78 To Bridgerland Technical College - Education and General From Income Tax Fund 557,900 From Higher Education Tuition 191,500 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 302,400 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction 855,400 Public Service 5,200 Academic Support 39,600 Student Services 16,800 Institutional Support 78,200 Operations and Maintenance 54,900 Scholarships and Fellowships 1,700 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Bridgerland Technical College report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
percent of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.02%);
2.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 1%);
and 3.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 0.3%).
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2 ITEM 79 To Tooele Technical College - Education and General From Income Tax Fund 279,200 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 145,600 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction 350,700 Student Services 20,900 Institutional Support 36,300 Operations and Maintenance 8,400 Academic Support 8,500 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Tooele Technical College report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
percent of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.02%);
2.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 6%);
and 3.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 1%).
UINTAH BASIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ITEM 80 To Uintah Basin Technical College - Education and General From Income Tax Fund 432,100 From Higher Education Tuition (28,300) From Performance Funding Restricted Account 123,300 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction 489,600 Student Services 6,400 Institutional Support 27,200 Operations and Maintenance (1,700) Academic Support 5,600 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Uintah Basin Technical College report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
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2 Enrolled Copy percent of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.01%);
2.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 1%);
and 3.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 4%).
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ITEM 81 To University of Utah - Education and General From General Fund 25,000,000 From General Fund, One-time (81,400,000) From Income Tax Fund (25,406,000) From Income Tax Fund, One-time 114,820,500 From Higher Education Tuition 30,456,300 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 4,520,600 Schedule of Programs:
Operations and Maintenance 3,825,700 Instruction 15,655,400 Research 21,903,100 Public Service (532,200) Academic Support 4,978,800 Student Services 2,044,800 Institutional Support 19,955,000 Scholarships and Fellowships 160,800 The Legislature intends that $15,000,000 one-time from the Income Tax Fund appropriated in this item be used equally over the course of three years to secure, develop, and support a dedicated artificial intelligence research data center which shall serve as a shared research resource available to public institutions of higher education and researchers throughout the state In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
percent - 32 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.16%);
2.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 0%);
and 3.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 3%).
ITEM 82 To University of Utah - School of Medicine From Income Tax Fund 738,800 From Higher Education Tuition 1,481,600 Schedule of Programs:
School of Medicine 2,220,400 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on the following School of Medicine line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Applicants to matriculates (Target = 5);
2.
Number of medical school applications (Target = 2500);
3.
Number of miners enrolled (Target = 1791);
and 4.
Number of student enrolled in medical school (Target = 125).
ITEM 83 To University of Utah - Cancer Research and Treatment In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on the following Cancer Research and Treatment line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Cancer Training Programs (Target = 8);
2.
Extramural Cancer Research Funding Help by HCI Investigators (Target = 5%);
and 3.
Increase Outreach and Research Support of Rural, Frontier, and Underserved Populations (Target = 1).
ITEM 84 To University of Utah - University Hospital Schedule of Programs:
Instruction (4,100) Public Service 4,100 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on - 33 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy the following University Hospital line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Number of Annual Resident Training Hours (Target = 2,080,800);
2.
Number of Annual Residents in Training (Target = 578);
and 3.
Percentage of Total Resident Training Costs Appropriated by the Legislature (Target = 21%).
ITEM 85 To University of Utah - School of Dentistry From Income Tax Fund 877,700 From Higher Education Tuition (221,700) Schedule of Programs:
School of Dentistry 656,000 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on the following School of Dentistry line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Number of dental school applicants (Target = 562) and 2.
Number of Dental Students Accepted (Target = 52).
ITEM 86 To University of Utah - Special Projects From General Fund, One-time 300,000 From Income Tax Fund 1,292,600 Schedule of Programs:
Statewide TV Administration 300,000 Reading Clinic 962,000 Multi-University Consortium 330,600 The Legislature intends that the University of Utah include the personnel services base funding for the University of Utah Reading Clinic and the Multi-University Consortium in calculations for future compensation adjustments submitted to the Legislature.
Notwithstanding the performance measure intent language found in S.B.
1 - Item 82 and in accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the University of Utah report on the following Special Projects line item performance measures for FY - 34 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 2027:
1.
External funds raised to support UUSS mission (Target = 899800);
2.
Gross Impressions of KUED (Target = 1,900,000);
3.
Healthcare Costs Averted per Dollar Invested (Target = $10);
4.
Number of Businesses Represented in Continuing Education Courses From the Rocky Mountain Center (Target = 1,000);
5.
Number of people participating in KUED outreach events (Target = 60,176);
6.
Number of school interaction at the Natural History Museum of Utah (Target = 1,250);
7.
Number of schools and children served through Teacher Resources, including Botany Bins and Botany Boxes programs (Target = 20,200);
8.
Number of Schools and School Children Participating in On-site Field Trips to Red Butte Garden (Target = 0%);
9.
Number of stakeholders engaged through center's efforts (Target = 25%);
10.
Number of Students in Degree Programs Related to the Rocky Mountain Center (Target = 45);
11.
Number of Students Trained by the Rocky Mountain Center (Target = 600);
12.
Number of students, interns, residents, and fellows who receive training from the Poison Control Center compared to the number of learners needed to fulfill faculty and program requirements for training learners (Target = 18);
13.
Number of visitors to KUED's informational and video pages (Target = 3,369,184);
14.
Percent increase in admissions to the Red Butte Garden (Target = 2%);
15.
Percent increase in memberships to the Red Butte Garden (Target = 2%);
16.
Percent Increase in Number of Adult Programs Offered at Red Butte Garden (Target = 0%);
17.
Percent increase in number of attendance from Museums for All (SNAP benefits) card visitors (Target = 2%);
18.
Percentage of actionable mental health care recommendations for long-text chats acted upon (Target = 75%);
19.
Percentage of Calls Answered Within 20 Seconds - 35 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy (Target = 85%);
20.
Percentage of households that tune into KUED television (Target = 45%);
21.
Percentage of long chats at SafeUT evaluated for support/satisfaction (Target = 10%);
22.
Percentage of users rating their experience with SafeUT as satisfied (Target = 75%);
23.
Poison Center Utilization (Target = 25);
24.
Publications and Presentations Related to Earthquakes.
(Target = 25);
25.
Timeliness of Response to Earthquakes in the Utah Region.
(Target = 100%);
26.
Total offsite attendance at the Natural History Museum of Utah (Target = 200,000);
and 27.
Total onsite attendance at the Natural History Museum of Utah (Target = 282,000).
UTAH BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION ITEM 87 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Administration From General Fund (553,600) From General Fund, One-time (2,298,500) From Income Tax Fund (150,200) From Income Tax Fund, One-time 2,298,500 From Federal Funds (200,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administration (1,792,900) Pass Through Funding 889,100 The Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education report on the funding of Veteran Centers within the Utah System of Higher Education to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by October 1, 2026.
The Legislature intends that the institutions of the Utah System of Higher Education increase their fleet by up to 38 vehicles with funding from existing appropriations as presented in the USHE Vehicle Expansion Report FY 2027.
Up to $3,000,000 in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding shall be - 36 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 directed to the Utah Board of Higher Education.
All expenditures are contingent upon being deemed allowable under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and are subject to final federal approval from CMS.
ITEM 88 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Student Assistance From Income Tax Fund, One-time (10,000,000) From Revenue Transfers, One-time 10,000,000 The Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education use disbursements from the Student Success Endowment to backfill one-time funding reductions to centrally managed scholarships.
ITEM 89 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Student Support In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education report on the following Student Support line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Five Year Average of Deaf Individuals Served (Target = 300);
2.
Percent increase in engineering initiative degrees (Target = 6%);
3.
Percent Increase in Number of Students Taking Math Credit Through Concurrent Enrollment (Target = 5%);
4.
Resource Downloads From UALC Purchased Databases (Target = 3,700,000);
5.
Savings From Higher Education Technology Initiative Group Purchases (Target = $3,400,000);
and 6.
Utah Academic Library Council (UALC) impact on collections budgets (Target = 18149000).
ITEM 90 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Education Excellence In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education report on the following Education Excellence line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Increase college participation rates with Utah College Advising Corp.
(Target = 5%).
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2 Enrolled Copy ITEM 91 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Math Competency Initiative In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education report on the following Math Competency Initiative line item performance measure for FY 2027:
Percent Increase in Number of Students Taking Math Credit Through Concurrent Enrollment (Target = 5%).
ITEM 92 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Talent Ready Utah From Income Tax Fund (2,386,800) Schedule of Programs:
Emerging Tech Talent Initiative (429,400) Pass Through Funding (1,957,400) ITEM 93 To Utah Board of Higher Education - Nucleus Institute From General Fund 553,600 Schedule of Programs:
Nucleus Institute 553,600 The Legislature intends that the Utah Board of Higher Education use all appropriated ongoing funds and nonlapsing balances from Commercialization Shared Service, Innovation Grants, and Utah Grant Support within the Nucleus line item to advance innovation and commercialization by increasing student engagement, convening and supporting events, supporting research commercialization, issuing grants, or engaging in other activities that promote innovation and commercialization.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY ITEM 94 To Utah State University - Education and General From Income Tax Fund 3,882,300 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 699,100 From Higher Education Tuition 3,533,000 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 1,803,000 Schedule of Programs:
Operations and Maintenance 571,300 Instruction 4,937,300 - 38 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 Research 75,200 Academic Support 2,038,900 Student Services 396,300 Institutional Support 898,300 Scholarships and Fellowships 35,000 Public Service 965,100 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah State University report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
percent of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.73%);
2.
FTE Student Enrollment at Regional Campuses (Target = 2,225);
3.
FTE Student Enrollment at the Brigham City Campus (Target = 650);
4.
FTE Student Enrollment at the Tooele Campus (Target = 1,200);
5.
FTE Student Enrollment at the Uintah Basin Campus (Target = 375);
6.
Graduation Rate at USU - Price (Target = 49%);
7.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 3%);
8.
Number of Degrees and Certificates Awarded at USU - Price (Target = 365);
and 9.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 4%).
ITEM 95 To Utah State University - USU - Eastern Career and Technical Education From Income Tax Fund (418,100) From Higher Education Tuition 59,000 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 51,800 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction (397,000) Public Service 400 Academic Support 89,000 Custom Fit 100 Institutional Support 200 - 39 - H.B.
2 Enrolled Copy In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah State University report on the following USU - Eastern Career and Technical Education line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Access:
percent of Utah high school graduates enrolled (Target = 0.73%);
2.
High-yield awards:
percent of high-yield awards granted (Target = 3%);
and 3.
Timely completion:
percent of a cohort enrolled that completes an award in up to and including 1.5 times the standard completion time or sooner (Target = 4%).
ITEM 96 To Utah State University - Veterinary Medicine From Income Tax Fund 321,300 From Higher Education Tuition 200 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction 328,600 Academic Support (7,100) ITEM 97 To Utah State University - Special Projects From Income Tax Fund (1,946,700) Schedule of Programs:
Agriculture Experiment Station (878,900) Cooperative Extension (223,400) Prehistoric Museum (49,500) Water Research Laboratory (814,000) Student Success 19,100 Notwithstanding the performance measure intent language found in S.B.
1 - Item 86 and in accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah State University report on the following Special Projects line item performance measures for FY 2027:
1.
Faculty Publications at the Cooperative Extension (Target = 300);
2.
Faculty-delivered Activities and Events at the Cooperative Extension (Target = 2,000);
3.
Number of admissions to the Prehistoric Museum (Target = 18,000);
4.
Number of Direct Contacts at the - 40 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
2 Cooperative Extension (Target = 722,000);
5.
Number of journal articles published at the Agricultural Experiment Station (Target = 300);
6.
Number of lab accessions (Target = 100,000);
7.
Number of offsite outreach contacts at the Prehistoric Museum (Target = 1,000);
8.
Number of peer-reviewed journal articles published at the Water Research Laboratory (Target = 10);
9.
Number of Peer-reviewed Journal Articles Published for Veterinary Medicine (Target = 5);
10.
Number of research projects and training activities at the Water Research Laboratory (Target = 200);
11.
Number of scientific specimens added to the Prehistoric Museum (Target = 800);
12.
Number of students mentored at the Agricultural Experiment Station (Target = 300);
and 13.
Number of students supported at the Water Research Laboratory (Target = 150).
UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY ITEM 98 To Utah Tech University - Education and General From Income Tax Fund 1,284,000 From Income Tax Fund, One-time 200,000 From Higher Education Tuition 2,221,700 From Performance Funding Restricted Account 1,085,100 Schedule of Programs:
Instruction 2,700,800 Public Service 68,000 Academic Support 472,100 Student Services 429,800 Institutional Support 772,500 Operations and Maintenance 347,600 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Utah Tech University report on the following Education and General line item performance measures for FY 2027: