Bill > SB0005

This bill supplements or reduces appropriations for the state government's support and operation for fiscal year 2026 and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2027. * **Department of Commerce:** * For FY2026, the bill adjusts appropriations for various programs including Building Inspector Training, Commerce General Regulation, Office of Consumer Services, and Public Utilities. It also designates up to $2,010,000 in nonlapsing funds for the business licensing system upgrade and artificial intelligence policy operations. * For FY2027, significant appropriations are made to Commerce General Regulation ($41,538,500 from General Fund Restricted - Commerce Service Account and other sources), Office of Consumer Services ($1,125,000 from General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted Acct.), and Public Utilities ($311,600 from General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted Acct.). * **Insurance Department:** * For FY2026, appropriations are adjusted for Health Insurance Actuary, Insurance Department Administration, Title Insurance Program, and Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder. * For FY2027, appropriations include $335,000 for Health Insurance Actuary, $12,451,200 for Insurance Department Administration, $256,000 for Title Insurance Program, and $16,033,300 for Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder. * **Public Service Commission:** * For FY2026, appropriations are adjusted for Public Service Commission Operations. * For FY2027, $3,497,800 is appropriated for Public Service Commission Operations, funded by various sources including General Fund Restricted - Public Utility Restricted Acct. * **Utah State Tax Commission:** * For FY2026, appropriations are made for License Plates Production ($59,300) and Tax Administration. The bill allows up to $5,000,000 in nonlapsing funds for tax and motor vehicle system enhancements, office furniture, and other related costs. * For FY2027, $5,807,900 is appropriated for License Plates Production and $100,000,000+ is appropriated for Tax Administration from various funds including General Fund, Income Tax Fund, and Transportation Fund. * **Governor's Office:** * For FY2026, $1,000,000 is appropriated from the General Fund for the Emergency Fund. * For FY2027, $500,000 is appropriated for the Emergency Fund and $10,991,100 from the General Fund for Governor's Office Operations. * **Department of Government Operations:** * For FY2026, appropriations are made for Administrative Rules, DGO Administration, Finance, Inspector General of Medicaid Services, State Archives, Chief Information Officer, Integrated Technology, and Human Resource Management. A significant transfer of a balance from the Autism Awareness Restricted Account to the State Board of Education is also directed. * For FY2027, substantial appropriations are made to various divisions within this department, including $2,153,300 for DGO Administration, $14,234,700 for the Division of Finance, $4,611,700 for the Inspector General of Medicaid Services, and $6,860,700 for the Chief Information Officer. * **Internal Service Funds:** The bill details numerous appropriations and budgets for various internal service funds, including those for Fleet Operations, Purchasing and General Services, Risk Management, and Enterprise Technology, covering both FY2026 and FY2027. * **Fiduciary Funds:** The bill reviews and appropriates funds for fiduciary accounts such as the Wage Claim Agency Fund and the Utah Inland Port Authority Fund for both fiscal years. * **Effective Dates:** Section 3 specifies that the bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, with provisions for earlier effectiveness if approved by a two-thirds vote, and that actions affecting Section 2 take effect on July 1, 2026.

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