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UtahH.B. 32026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Appropriations Adjustments
Sponsored By: Val L. Peterson (Republican)
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Analyzed Economic Effects
43 provisions identified: 28 benefits, 6 costs, 9 mixed.
More funding for courts and defense
The law gives district courts $500,000 one time in FY2026. It funds judicial transparency and data in FY2027 with $1,366,500 ongoing and $1,330,500 one time, and lowers dedicated credits by $175,000. It funds judicial performance review with $4,500 in FY2026. It supports indigent defense with $200,000 to OIDS and $233,500 to Indigent Appellate Defense in FY2026. CCJJ gets $6,500 in FY2026 to carry out justice changes, and $14,400 in FY2027 that can be spent only if a court invalidates Utah Code 78A-5-102.7.
More support for corrections and reentry
The law moves $800,000 on July 1, 2026 into the Inmate Medical Treatment account. It transfers $1.5 million into the Corrections Facility Expansion account. Adult Probation and Parole gets $1,404,000 in FY2027 to carry out offender changes. Re‑entry services get $100,000 one time in FY2027.
Ongoing support for Olympic venues
The state can give up to $6 million each year starting in FY2027 to the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation for venue repairs and capital work. It also provides $3 million one time in FY2027 for Olympic Park improvements from the same grant fund.
Stronger crime labs and driver services
The law gives $500,000 in FY2026 to state crime labs, plus $360,000 for kratom law work. It funds public alerts with $23,000 in FY2026. Highway Patrol tech gets $131,300 to implement unlicensed driver changes. Driver Records gets $30,000 for taxpayer data sharing, $5,600 for ID checks, and $9,400 for voting ID work. It also provides $3 million one time in FY2027 for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Range.
More Medicaid funding and reserves
The law adds about $99.3 million in FY2027 for Medicaid quality incentives. It includes $73,381,800 in federal funds and $25,936,000 from the hospital assessment for ACOs. Beginning July 1, 2026, it also transfers $10,000,000 into a Medicaid budget stabilization account. These funds help stabilize and improve care for Medicaid enrollees.
More funding for housing programs
The state funds housing and community work in FY2027 with $6,674,200 General Fund, $13,988,800 federal funds, and $28,920,800 in one‑time federal funds. It allocates $44,812,000 to housing, $9,565,000 to community development, and $543,900 to administration. It also adds $500,000 one‑time to the Olene Walker Low Income Housing program. The Office of Homeless Services gets $1,073,000 ($320,000 General Fund and $753,000 one‑time) to support homelessness work.
Higher fees for bond applicants
Applicants for private activity bonds must pay set fees. Confirmation costs $300 per $1,000,000 of allocated cap. Original applications: under $3M $1,500; $3–$5M $2,000; over $5M $3,000. Extensions and re‑applications range from $750 to $4,000 per request.
Cuts to transit and road funds
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law cuts $22.5 million from the Transportation Investment Fund capacity program. It also reduces the same program by another $225,000. It lowers a one‑time pass‑through by $2.25 million. It reduces the Transit Transportation Investment Fund by $6.4 million. These cuts reduce money for roads and transit projects.
Housing and homelessness funding shifts
FY2027 homeless services funding is cut by $40,069,700 across several lines. If House Bill 68 is law, the state may also move certain housing balances from Workforce Services to the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity at the end of FY2026. The transfer is administrative and depends on agreement by the agencies.
Shifts $93M to local projects
In FY2027, the law provides $93,060,000 from the Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund to the Community Impact Board for capital projects. At the same time, it removes $93,060,000 from the Department of Workforce Services’ community development budget. Money is moved to focus on community development capital projects managed by the Community Impact Board.
Small boost for school meal debt
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law adds $30,000 to the School Meals Debt Relief Fund. The money helps schools clear or reduce unpaid meal balances. Families with eligible school meal debt can get help as funds allow.
Broadband funds moved to UDOT
At the close of FY2026, Finance may move any GOEO broadband carryforward dollars to UDOT’s broadband program. This is a one‑time transfer to support ongoing broadband work.
Court operations and backup funding
The law gives the state courts $498,000 one time for contracts and leases in FY2027. It also sets aside $1,733,800 plus $146,800 one time for court operations and data work in FY2027. The courts may only spend the second amount if a court strikes down Utah Code 78A-5-102.7.
Courts and parole can keep funds
Up to $1,200,000 for the Board of Pardons and Parole does not lapse at the end of FY2026. The board can use it for technology upgrades, victim support tools, pro‑tempore members, and certain contracts. The Judicial Council can also keep $1,000,000 for one‑time facility needs. This helps finish planned justice system projects.
Driver and vehicle records updates
The law funds small updates to driver and vehicle systems. It provides $5,000 in FY2027 for driver records tied to taxpayer information sharing. It provides $150,000 one time in FY2027 to help merge driver license and motor vehicle functions. It also shifts $500,000 and other lines inside the Tax Commission to improve vehicle registration services.
Grants for culture and community groups
The law gives Utah Tech Week $250,000 one time in FY2026. It funds youth mentoring with $150,000 in FY2027 for Friends of the Children–Utah. It grants $187,000 to Hope of Utah, $200,000 to the Aerospace Heritage Foundation, $60,000 to Tracy Aviary, and $75,000 to Sevier County Archives. It also gives $100,000 to CenterPoint Theater and $100,000 to America’s Freedom Festival for 5th‑grade programs.
More help for victims and shelters
The law transfers $500,000 one time into the Victim Services Restricted Account starting July 1, 2026. It states intent to grant up to $500,000 in FY2027 to Refuge Utah to build a new victim services campus. It also intends up to $210,000 in FY2027 for Midvale City to add police at The Road Home shelter, paid only as reimbursements with unredacted proof.
Public safety oversight and ID tech
The law adds $60,000 in FY2027 for electric mobility device safety work. It gives the Bureau of Criminal Identification a net $194,300 ongoing for sex offender oversight. It also provides a $500,000 FY2026 grant to improve digital age‑verification technology used by bars and state liquor stores.
Small boosts for environment and lands
On July 1, 2026, the law moves $118,200 to the Environmental Quality Restricted Account. It also provides $10,000 to the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund for restoration work tied to new public‑lands rules.
Small funds for IT and training
The state provides $40,000 one‑time in FY2026 for IT and security work to add a tribal driver license endorsement. It gives $500 one‑time to facilities management to implement fee amendments. It adds $83,300 one‑time in FY2026 to Commerce for training and education tied to SB84.
Transit, rail, and wildlife safety funds
The law adds a net $3 million to the Transit Transportation Investment Fund. It can grant up to $5.3 million in FY2027 to Brigham City for a rail project. It moves $2 million into the Wildlife Crossing Account. It gives $60,000 to the Road Usage Charge Program and $562,500 to support relocation help. Lawmakers also state intent for up to $250,000 in FY2027 for the Central Wasatch Commission for canyon transport and graffiti cleanup.
Upgrades to local nonprofit facilities
The state provides $600,000 one time through DFCM as a pass‑through (effective July 1, 2026). DFCM Administration also gets $2,900 to implement facility changes. Lawmakers intend a direct award up to $100,000 in FY2027 to the Fellowship Foundation of Utah for structural improvements.
Victim aid and probation pilot funds
The law provides $1,000,000 one‑time in FY2027 for criminal justice work. It includes $300,000 for CCJJ operations and $500,000 for the Utah Office for Victims of Crime. It directs $200,000 for state task force grants, with legislative intent to fund a Felony Probation Pilot in Cache County. The commission must report results by the October 2026 and October 2027 interims.
More money for online age checks
The law transfers $4,000,000 to the Minor Online Safety Restricted Account in FY2026 and records the same transfer on July 1, 2026. The money funds online age verification and minor online safety work tied to SB73. This supports safer online access for kids.
Small boosts for UDOT operations
The law funds several small, one‑time UDOT items for FY2027. It adds $62,500 for relocation assistance work and $200,000 for special projects. It sets $4,900 and $11,000 for Comptroller tasks tied to fees and wildlife crossings. It also provides $250,000 and $1,500 for support services tied to commission and federalism changes.
Funds for veteran nursing home
The state allocates $4,000,000 to the Salt Lake Veteran Nursing Home. The funding is part of the capital budget and is effective July 1, 2026. It supports facility needs for veteran care.
More help for seniors and disabled
The law provides $12,247,000 in FY2027 for services for people with disabilities. It gives two one‑time $50,000 grants to the Riverdale City Senior Center for operations. It also funds $250,000 in FY2027 for senior nutrition and donation‑matching incentives, including $15,000 from a matching fund.
More money for colleges and research
Beginning July 1, 2026, the University of Utah gets $1 million one time for cancer research and treatment. Utah State University gets $150,000 ongoing and $150,000 one time for public service, plus $5,205,900 one time for a Math, AI, Data & Analytics Center. The Utah Education and Telehealth Network gets $500,000 one time for operations.
One-time grants for arts groups
Arts and Museums grant funds do not lapse at the end of FY2026. The money can pay contracts and one‑time grants to named groups: Hope of Utah $125,000; Latinos in Action $250,000; Sevier County Archives $50,000; Syracuse Museum $50,000; Youth Art Access $100,000.
School building oversight and land buys
Beginning July 1, 2026, $1,400,900 goes to school construction oversight. In FY2027, the state spends $3 million one time to buy SITLA land to benefit K–12 students. Lawmakers also state intent for a one‑time direct grant up to $1.5 million for the Aspen Center for Learning, subject to state direct‑award rules.
Workforce and student aid grants
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund gets $500,000 for workforce training. In FY2027, Workforce Services gives a $450,000 one‑time grant to the Lead With Light Foundation for job training. The law also adds $26,500 on July 1, 2026 to a citizenship scholarship fund. You benefit only if you join these programs or qualify for the scholarship.
Grants for affordable housing and groups
The state authorizes $3,000,000 in FY2027 for direct grants. It includes $1,500,000 to Habitat for Humanity and $750,000 for a revolving loan for affordable multifamily housing. It also funds the Utah Industry Resource Alliance ($100,000), Solutions Utah ($200,000), and Taste Utah for restaurant marketing ($450,000).
Prison operations funding cut
The state cuts $1,500,000 in one‑time funding for the Utah State Correctional Facility in FY2027. This lowers money available for prison operations that year.
Small cuts to road projects
The state cuts $2,500,000 from highway construction starting July 1, 2026. It reduces rehabilitation and preservation by a net $25,000. It also cuts $1,000 from the transportation Comptroller schedule.
Cuts to Medicaid ACA fund
The law reduces the Medicaid ACA Fund by $15.5 million one‑time in FY2026. It also cuts $12.4 million from the fund on July 1, 2026, drawn from interest income. These changes lower balances available for Medicaid‑related uses in that account.
Forest work up, wildfire fund down
Beginning July 1, 2026, Utah State University’s Forest Restoration Institute gets $1.9 million one time. The law also cuts the Utah Wildfire Fund by $1 million one time. This shifts some money toward forest restoration while trimming the wildfire fund.
Public safety facilities and capital shifts
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state funds $7 million for an Emergency Vehicle Operations Range and $7 million for the Franklin Covey Campus. It also cuts $5 million from prison capacity expansion and reduces the Long‑term Capital Projects Fund by $5 million one time. These moves add some public safety facilities while trimming other capital funding.
Adult autism account money shifts
In FY2026, the state transfers $250,000 into the Adult Autism Treatment Account. On July 1, 2026, it reduces the account by $250,000 from the beginning balance. The changes shift when the money is available for adult autism treatment programs.
Medical cannabis program money tweaks
The law adds $12,800 one‑time in FY2026 to a DHHS fund to implement medical cannabis changes. It also reduces $3,200 in one‑time dedicated credits for the Bureau of Criminal Identification tied to the same law. These small changes fine‑tune funding for program implementation.
Public health data fees and helpline
The law sets fees for bulk immunization‑record matching: $20,000 for 100,001–200,000 records, $40,000 for unlimited, and $160,000 for unlimited with custom work. In FY2027, UCASA receives a $300,000 grant to run a statewide sexual assault helpline.
ARPA dollars moved to General Fund
In FY2026, the state transfers $3 million from ARPA funding into the General Fund. This gives the state more flexible dollars to use that year.
State treasurer funding shifts
The state lowers the Treasury and Investment program by $750,000 one‑time in FY2027. It also adds $59,000 from the General Fund effective July 1, 2026. These changes adjust funding for the State Treasurer’s office.
Industry grants and small admin cut
GOEO gets $2,250,000 one‑time in FY2027 for strategic initiatives and systems. The Legislature intends a $600,000 ongoing grant and a $650,000 one‑time grant to a statewide aerospace and defense nonprofit for advanced air mobility and a DIU OnRamp hub. GOEO administration also faces a $250,000 one‑time General Fund cut in FY2027.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Line Item Veto
3/26/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/13/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/13/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/10/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received bill from Legislative Research
3/6/2026HouseNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
3/6/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/13/2026
Introduced
3/6/2026
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