STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27881 / S1390
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Lands. It appropriates a total of
$64,297,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 327.82. 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
$1,344,800 for 11 vehicles, four fire engines, trailers, and communication equipment. 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. Funding
for a 3% upward shift in the compensation schedule is also included. The bill funds seven line items, which
provide $765,000 for increased harvest and a direct sales pilot project; 3.00 FTP and $3,411,800 for expansion
of Shared Stewardship and the Good Neighbor Authority; 1.00 FTP and $94,500 to hire an individual to
manage permits for public encroachments and submerged land leases; $96,000 to hire an IT business analyst
to support the roll out of the Lands Information Management System; $66,000 to double fill scaler positions
for continuity training as the two scalars are nearing retirement; $182,000 for increased server license costs;
and $18,100 for a 2% change in employee compensation and inflationary adjustment for the two Timber
Protective Associations. 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 billings in excess of
current appropriations. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2%, with a fund shift of
$25,400 to dedicated funds to prevent a decrease in services.
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: 03/03/2020, 10:34 AM
 FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 323.82 6,355,200 46,957,700 6,942,300 60,255,200
Reappropriation 0.00 0 500,000 0 500,000
1. Sick Leave Rate Reduction 0.00 (8,700) (44,300) (2,300) (55,300)
1% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (63,600) 0 0 (63,600)
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 323.82 6,282,900 47,413,400 6,940,000 60,636,300
Noncognizable Funds and Transfers 0.00 0 0 0 0
FY 2020 Estimated Expenditures 323.82 6,282,900 47,413,400 6,940,000 60,636,300
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 (121,200) (2,666,600) 0 (2,787,800)
Base Adjustments 0.00 0 0 0 0
Restore Rescissions 0.00 63,200 44,300 2,300 109,800
FY 2021 Base 323.82 6,224,900 44,791,100 6,942,300 57,958,300
Benefit Costs 0.00 (18,600) (94,700) (3,000) (116,300)
Inflationary Adjustments 0.00 0 8,600 0 8,600
Replacement Items 0.00 0 1,344,800 0 1,344,800
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 16,000 62,800 0 78,800
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 74,100 387,600 22,000 483,700
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 323.82 6,296,400 46,500,200 6,961,300 59,757,900
1. FAMP Increases 0.00 0 765,000 0 765,000
2. Good Neighbor Authority Expansion 3.00 250,000 1,161,800 2,000,000 3,411,800
3. Public Trust Program Enhancement 1.00 0 94,500 0 94,500
5. IT Business Analyst - LIMS 0.00 0 96,000 0 96,000
6. Succession Planning - Scaler 0.00 0 66,600 0 66,600
7. Software License Maintenance 0.00 0 182,000 0 182,000
8. TPA CEC and Inflation 0.00 18,100 0 0 18,100
OITS 1 - Operating Costs 0.00 800 3,300 0 4,100
OITS 4 - Agency Billings 0.00 0 100 0 100
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (124,400) 25,400 0 (99,000)
FY 2021 Total 327.82 6,440,900 48,894,900 8,961,300 64,297,100
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 4.00 85,700 1,937,200 2,019,000 4,041,900
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 1.2% 1.3% 4.1% 29.1% 6.7%
Contact:
Rob J Sepich
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4742
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: 03/03/2020, 10:34 AM