Utah Administrative Rules Open for Public Comment that Affect State Government and Employees

Rule R25-7. Travel-Related Reimbursements for State Employees

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Administrative Services, Finance
No. 36112 (Amendment): Rule R25-7. Travel-Related Reimbursements for State Employees
SUMMARY: The rule increases the reimbursement rate for mileage, lodging, and food.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- Richard Beckstead by telephone at 801-538-3100, by FAX at 801-538-3562, or by E-mail at rbeckstead@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-1. Definitions

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36118 (Amendment): Rule R477-1. Definitions
SUMMARY: "Dual State Employment" is added as Subsection R477-1-1(39) and the remainder of subsections are renumbered. The word "including" replaces "for example" in Subsection R477-1-1(24).
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-2. Administration

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36119 (Amendment): Rule R477-2. Administration
SUMMARY: Unnecessary language is removed from Subsections R477-2-2(1) and R477-2-5(2). The word impinges is changed to "infringes."
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-3. Classification

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36120 (Amendment): Rule R477-3. Classification
SUMMARY: An unnecessary phrase is removed in Subsection R477-3-1(1)(f) and one word is added. A reference is added to Subsection R477-3-5(1).
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-4. Filling Positions

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36121 (Amendment): Rule R477-4. Filling Positions
SUMMARY: Amendments in Subsection R477-4-2(4)(a) modify Schedule IN to a position working less than 30 hours and require Schedule IN and TL employees to be notified annually of their temporary status. Clarifying language is added to Subsection R477-4-5(1) distinguishing transfers from reassignments relative to decreases in wage.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-6. Compensation

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36122 (Amendment): Rule R477-6. Compensation
SUMMARY: A phrase is added in Subsection R477-6-4(2)(a) to clarify "employee." A phrase is removed from Subsection R477-6-4(2)(c). Schedule AH is added to Subsection R477-6-4(4)(e). Section R477-6-6 is edited to add language regarding enrollment in health plans.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-7. Leave

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36123 (Amendment): Rule R477-7. Leave
SUMMARY: In Subsection R477-7-1(8), language indicates that separation occurs after six months of cumulative absence from the regular position. A new Subsection R477-7-5(5) addresses use of converted sick leave in the converted sick leave retirement program. In Subsections R477-7-6(5)(a) and R477-7-6(6)(a), the phrase "and converted sick leave" is inserted. A new Subsection R477-7-6(5)(b) addresses employees disposition of sick leave balances for employees retiring from LTD. A new Section R477-7-18 "Disabled Law Enforcement Officer Amendments" is added. Several references are corrected or added throughout the rule.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-8. Working Conditions

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36124 (Amendment): Rule R477-8. Working Conditions
SUMMARY: Section R477-8-4 on Overtime is broken into numerous other sections now found as Sections R477-8-5 through R477-8-13. Some subsections are moved from one section to another.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-9. Employee Conduct

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36125 (Amendment): Rule R477-9. Employee Conduct
SUMMARY: New language expands controlled substances by adding "other intoxicants," "illicit drugs," and "misuse of volatile substances" in Subsection R477-9-1(3).
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-11. Discipline

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36126 (Amendment): Rule R477-11. Discipline
SUMMARY: An amendment to Subsection R477-11-1(3)(a) adds wording that is already in practice, but creates clarity by being stated here. A reference is added to Subsection R477-11-1(4)(c) for convenience. In Subsection R477-11-1(4)(d), a phrase and reference is removed.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R477-13. Volunteer Programs

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Human Resource Management, Administration
No. 36127 (Amendment): Rule R477-13. Volunteer Programs
SUMMARY: A phrase is added to Subsection R477-13-1(3) to qualify that those operating equipment or vehicles must be authorized to do so.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- J.J. Acker by telephone at 801-538-4297, by FAX at 801-538-3081, or by E-mail at jacker@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/21/2012

Rule R27-7. Safety and Loss Prevention of State Vehicles

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 MST

Administrative Services, Fleet Operations
No. 36024 (Amendment): Rule R27-7. Safety and Loss Prevention of State Vehicles
SUMMARY: This rule change eliminates specific language that refers to Utah ACD codes. It replaces specific codes with more general categories of driving violations.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 05/01/2012
CONTACT(S):
- Brian Fay by telephone at 801-538-3502, by FAX at 801-359-0759, or by E-mail at bfay@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 06/07/2012

Section R23-1-40. Procurement of Construction

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 MST

Administrative Services, Facilities Construction and Management
No. 36020 (Amendment): Section R23-1-40. Procurement of Construction
SUMMARY: This rule establishes procedures for the procurement of construction by the Division. The Division is changing the amount of $50,000 to $100,000 for bonding and bid security requirements for the award of construction contracts by the Division. The reason for the amount change is due to inflation and changed market conditions.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 04/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- Chiarina Gleed by telephone at 801-538-3240, by FAX at 801-538-3313, or by E-mail at cgleed@utah.gov
- Cecilia Niederhauser by telephone at 801-538-3261, by FAX at 801-538-9694, or by E-mail at cniederhauser@utah.gov
- Alan Bachman by telephone at 801-538-3105, by FAX at 801-538-3313, or by E-mail at abachman@utah.gov
- Priscilla Anderson by telephone at 801-538-9595, by FAX at 801-538-3378, or by E-mail at phanderson@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 05/22/2012

Rule R25-20. Indigent Defense Funds Board, Procedures for Electronic Meetings

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 MST

Administrative Services, Finance
No. 35975 (New Rule): Rule R25-20. Indigent Defense Funds Board, Procedures for Electronic Meetings
SUMMARY: The rule establishes procedures by which the Board members may participate in electronic meetings including requirements regarding the posting of the agenda for the meeting, establishment of the anchor location, and methods by which participation can occur.
PUBLISHED/TO BE PUBLISHED: 04/15/2012
CONTACT(S):
- Barbara Sutherland by telephone at 801-538-3020, by FAX at 801-538-3244, or by E-mail at bsutherland@utah.gov
DATE ON WHICH THE RULE MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE: 05/22/2012