No. 41481 (New Rule): Rule R856-7. USTAR Definition of High-Quality Job

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 41481
Filed: 04/17/2017 04:16:20 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

In order to measure the economic impact of Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) programs in terms of jobs created, a definition of a "high-quality job" is required in order to measure impacts against a known benchmark. This definition provides that benchmark. Additionally, Subsection 63M-2-302(1)(c) requires the USTAR governing authority to define high-quality jobs.

Summary of the rule or change:

"High-quality job" means a job that provides compensation of more than 125% of a county average wage as reported by the Department of Workforce Services.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 63M-2-302(1)(c)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

By implementation of a standard for high-paying jobs, USTAR will be better able to articulate and measure the effectiveness of current programs or identify additional programs which may be required. This rule provides a definition. Therefore, there is no additional cost or saving associated with this administrative rule and no cost impact to the state budget.

local governments:

By implementation of a standard for high-paying jobs, USTAR will be better able to articulate and measure the effectiveness of current programs and benchmark them against county average wages, therefore offering the ability to capture metrics at the county-level. This rule provides a definition. Therefore, there is no additional cost or savings associated with this administrative rule and no cost impact to local government.

small businesses:

This rule provides a USTAR definition of high-paying jobs. Therefore, there is no cost or saving impact associated with this administrative rule to small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

This rule provides a USTAR definition of high-paying jobs. Therefore, there is no cost or saving impact associated with this administrative rule to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

This rule provides a USTAR definition of high-paying jobs. Therefore, there are no compliance costs.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This administrative rule allows the USTAR to better capture the economic impact of jobs created by USTAR programs and is required per Subsection 63M-2-302(1)(c).

Ivy Estabrooke, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Science Technology and Research Governing Auth.
Administration
60 E NORTH TEMPLE 3RD FLR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Thom Williams at the above address, by phone at 801-538-8633, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

06/14/2017

This rule may become effective on:

06/30/2017

Authorized by:

Ivy Estabrooke, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R856. Science Technology and Research Governing Authority (Utah), Administration.

R856-7. USTAR Definition of High-Quality Job.

R856-7-1. Authority.

Subsection 63M-2-302(1)(c) requires the USTAR governing authority define high-quality jobs.

 

R856-7-2. Definition .

(1) "High-quality job" means a job that provides compensation of more than 125% of a county average wage as reported by the Department of Workforce Services.

 

KEY: high-quality jobs, USTAR, high-paying jobs

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2017

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63M-2-302(h)

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