Executive Agency Innovation Incentives

HB 317 creates a process for Utah state agencies to earn incentives by improving efficiency. It allows agencies to use nonlapsing funds (funds that don’t expire) for employee retention or performance incentives when efficiency improvements save costs or time. Agencies must propose efficiency evaluations, measure outcomes like cost savings, and report progress annually to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. This directly affects state agencies receiving funding, requiring them to identify and prioritize efficiency opportunities while tracking results. The bill amends Utah Code Sections 63J-1-602 and 63J-1-904, effective May 7, 2025.