2015
Legislative Preview
Ben Horsley, Director of Communications
Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Filed Legislation
Other
2015 Legislative Preview
• Governor’s Budget Proposal • Filed Legislation • Other Priorities
Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Filed Legislation
Other
Governors Proposed Budget
Based on revenue projections – $638 million in new funds, including
$313 in new one-time money and $325
million in new ongoing money. Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Filed Legislation
Other
Governors Proposed Budget
Gov. Herbert’s budget allots $502 million in new funds
for education including $246 million for public education
in ongoing funds and an additional $96.2 million in onetime funding.
Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Filed Legislation
Other
Governors Proposed Budget
Governor Herbert’s 2016 budget proposal reflects the
largest WPU increase in 25 years and more than double
last year’s increase (6.25%).
“Gov. Herbert remains committed to local control to
empower school administrators and their boards to
apply the dollars where they are needed most including
teacher salaries, investing in technology or hire
teachers to reduce class sizes.”
Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Filed Legislation
Other
Filed Legislation
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Introduction
Governor’s Budget Proposal
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