How Will States Be Impacted By Federal Budget Woes?

Where states on average rely on the federal government for 1 out of every 3 dollars they spend, the impact will be serious.  Fortunately, we passed HB138 Federal Receipts Reporting Requirements in Utah this year.  This bill which I sponsored requires all state agencies and departments to reports all federal receipts, the percentage they are of its budget, and their contingency plan if federal funds are diminished for any reason.