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UtahS.B. 1512026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Public Safety Funding Amendments
Sponsored By: Wayne A. Harper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic Retirement and InsuranceLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeUtah Highway PatrolDepartment of Public SafetyGovernment Operations (State Issues)Revenue and TaxationRoads/HighwaysTransportationAppropriationsTransportation Fund
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Big boost for state and local roads
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state invests $705 million from the Transportation Investment Fund in listed highway projects across the state. It also provides $28 million in pass‑through money for local work ($5M Payson, $8M Bluffdale, $5M Taylorsville, $10M U.S. 40 frontage roads) based on each city’s cash‑flow needs. Spanish Fork receives $13 million to connect Fingerhut Road over the railroad to U.S. 6. The law authorizes up to $300 million for SR‑89 improvements for the budget year that began July 1, 2025 only. It adds two one‑time items for that same budget year: $3 million for an I‑15 Salem/Benjamin environmental study and $2 million for Kane County’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road. These transportation appropriations do not lapse at year‑end.
More money and troopers for highways
Beginning July 1, 2026, $3 million moves from the General Fund into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account. The Legislature can also add money to this account by appropriation. The account can pay to hire new Highway Patrol troopers, cover overtime, and buy equipment when money is appropriated. For FY 2027, it provides $5 million for Highway Patrol field operations ($2 million from the Transportation Investment Fund and $3 million from the safety account) to hire troopers. Spending from the account still requires a legislative appropriation.
Limits tied to housing and U-111
Beginning July 1, 2026, the department may not program Transportation Investment Fund money inside a city or county that is ruled ineligible under state housing law, except for limited‑access roads, interchanges, and some transit projects. Programming can resume only after the Housing and Community Development Division lifts the ineligibility. For the U‑111 project, construction cannot start until a required non‑federal right‑of‑way is dedicated; if that was not done by October 1, 2024, the project is limited to two lanes from Herriman Parkway to 11800 South.
Transit funds and new local match rule
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law creates the Transit Transportation Investment Fund and a Commuter Rail Subaccount to pay for transit construction and rail upgrades, like grade‑separated crossings. The commission can spend up to $500,000 each year on a public transit study. To receive fund money, a transit district or city must cover at least 30% of a project’s cost; an approved State Infrastructure Bank loan can count toward that match.
Cottonwood Canyons transit and safety funding
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law sets up a Cottonwood Canyons transportation fund for transit and road projects in the canyons. It directs sales tax growth after the FY 2025 baseline to build access to a Big Cottonwood transit hub, including the hub itself. Up to 2% of certain deposited revenue may pay local governments for public safety enforcement in the canyons.
New fund for paved trails
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state creates the Active Transportation Investment Fund. It pays for paved pedestrian and nonmotorized trail projects that serve a region and are in an approved plan. It can also fund a statewide network plan and basic administration.
Cut to UVU fire training funds
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law cuts $3 million from Utah Valley University’s Fire and Rescue Training program for FY 2027. This reduces the program’s FY 2027 funding.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 22 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ circled
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
2/23/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #5
2/24/2026
Substitute #4
2/22/2026
Substitute #3
2/17/2026
Substitute #2
2/13/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Introduced
1/16/2026
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