STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27805 / S1361
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Public Utilities Commission. It appropriates a total
of $6,554,200 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 49.00. For benefit costs,
the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible FTP and
temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. Funding for replacement items
includes $28,200 for software maintenance. The bill also provides funding for the equivalent of a 2% change
in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an additional 2% increase for those in the 20
job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. The bill funds one line item, which provides $8,100
for a 2% change in employee compensation for the three Public Utilities Commissioners. Also included are
adjustments to pay the Office of Information Technology Services for security software and data center office
space located at the Chinden Campus; and software licensing, server infrastructure, and storage to expand
system capabilities on core systems and to maintain agency-specific software. Section 3 of the bill amends
Section 61-215, Idaho Code, to raise the Public Utilities Commissioners' annual salary to $112,275 to allow
for the 2% increase funded in line item 1.
FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 49.00 0 6,301,700 332,800 6,634,500
Reappropriation 0.00 0 1,438,300 0 1,438,300
1. Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 0 (8,300) (500) (8,800)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 49.00 0 7,731,700 332,300 8,064,000
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 0 (1,525,500) 0 (1,525,500)
Restore Ongoing Rescissions 0.00 0 8,300 500 8,800
FY 2021 Base 49.00 0 6,214,500 332,800 6,547,300
Benefit Costs 0.00 0 (15,700) (700) (16,400)
Replacement Items 0.00 0 28,200 0 28,200
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 0 (103,500) 0 (103,500)
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 0 68,800 4,500 73,300
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 49.00 0 6,192,300 336,600 6,528,900
1. Commissioner CEC 0.00 0 8,100 0 8,100
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 0 600 0 600
OITS 2 - Servers and Licensing 0.00 0 16,600 0 16,600
FY 2021 Total 49.00 0 6,217,600 336,600 6,554,200
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 0.00 0 (84,100) 3,800 (80,300)
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.0% (1.3%) 1.1% (1.2%)
Contact:
Maggie Smith
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4741
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/24/2020, 4:09 PM
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/24/2020, 4:09 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 61-215