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Show Page Tour - The Eureka Reporter - January 1 1 , 2002 Dimpiuit Following a decade of revenue surpluses, the l.'tah Ixgisla-tur- e is faced with the difficult challenge of turning a projected $200 million revenue shortfall into a balanced budget. "This years budget process will be significantly different," said Senate Executive Appropriations ('hair Iionard Hlackham. "Because we dont want budget adjustments to harm Utahns physical or economic we are asking for an even greater participation from state agency directors, interested parties and the public." Hlackham stressed the important of informed individuals participating in the budget process and pointing out areas where savings are possible. Senate President Al Mansell, said the legislature doesn't want to reduce agency budgets to the point where public safety is compromised or educator effectiveness is jeopardized. However, when 87 percent of Utahs tax revenues are committed to four health and human services, law enforcement and transportation-a- nd the state is anticipating receiving $200 million less in tax revenues, some difficult decisions will have to be made. To make those necessary said Blackham adjustments, six will days gather legislators over the next two weeks in presession meetings to thoroughly and review budget concerns discuss legislative issues. The General Session starts Jan. 21 was k and the scheduled to compensate for the k period the Legislature for the Olympics. adjourns All 104 members of the Legislature have been divided into well-bein- g, areas-educat- ion, two-wee- pre-sessi- on two-wee- nine Appropriation Subcommittees and an Executive Appropriations Committee that will meet to examine during the how taxpayer dollars are spent. pre-sessi- on The Appropriation Subcommittees will meet Jan. 8, 9 and 10 from 9 a. in. intil noon to review Gov. Mike Uavitts budget recommendation, receive public and agency comment and receive recommendations from the Legis- ation Subcommittee reports. The Executive Appropriations Committee will meet Jan. 17 to take final action on the fiscal year 2(X)2 budget. For a complete listing of Appropriation Subcommittees and their meeting rooms at the State Capitol, visit the Legislatures website at w and click on 2(X)2 General Session, then click on the first or second week of the Meeting Weekly Schedules. Blackham said, "Despite a slowdown economic national compounded by the events of 911, Utah's economy is projected to keep going and keep growing," Blackham said Utah is not even close to suffering the financial pain some other states are experiencing. Some of the recently released budget shortfalls for other states include Arizona at $1.5 billion, Minnesota at $2 billion, Virginia at $1 billion, Washington at $1.2 billion and Wisconsin at $1.3 billion. "Utah still has projected new revenue growth," said Blackham. "However, it is just not as large as revenue projections prior to the national economic slowdown and 911 attacks." Blackham said our current economic slowdown is the ideal opportunity to review ww.le.-state.ut.- Pre-sessi- lative Fiscal Analysts Office on proposed state agency budget adjustments for fiscal year 2002. Blackham said, "Legislators want to fully understand the economic impact of proposed from the budget adjustments and legislative Fiscal governor Our hope is that Office. Analysts interested state agencies, parties and the public will work closely with these Appropriation Subcommittees to effectuate reasonable adjustments, resulting in a balanced budget, without dramatically impacting Utahns lives." The Appropriation Subcommittees will meet again Jan. 15, 16 and 17 from 2 until 5 p.m. to finalize recommendations for the Executive Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2002 budget and begin fiscal year 2003 budget discussions. Comprised of legislative leaders from both political parties, the Executive Appropriations Committee will meet Jan. 16 to receive Appropri- - us savings the state budget and see how Rainy Day Fund. the from and Capital cash budget efficiently our state government is functioning. are just temporary fixes." said Blackham legislative "The Mansell 15 added, Legislaa like family ture, cutting just leaders have agreed with several of the governors budget recom- back during tough times, will mendations. 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