UtahS.B. 32026 General SessionSenateWALLET

Current Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations

Sponsored By: Jerry W Stevenson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

15 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.

Bigger loan pool for small businesses

The law provides $25 million in federal funds authority to the State Small Business Credit Initiative loan program in FY2026. The money does not lapse and remains for the same loan purpose in FY2027. This expands lending capacity for eligible small businesses. Effective May 6, 2026.

More help for shelters and homelessness

The law lets Homeless Services keep up to $63,876,200 so funds do not lapse for one-time projects. It names uses like up to $28,663,200 for low-barrier shelters and $24,739,700 for Switchpoint St. George. It transfers $2,500,000 into the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account and gives $1,000,000 to Other Side Village. It provides up to $210,000 for added police at The Road Home shelter. It also reduces prior beginning nonlapsing balances by $22,988,000 and adjusts FY2026 funding across accounts.

More support for disability services

The law adds one-time money for rehabilitation services in FY2026. It provides $12,000,000 in federal funds and small state balances. The Office of Rehabilitation can keep up to $10,830,000 so funds do not lapse. Up to $10,800,000 can buy equipment and software for assistive tech and services. Effective May 6, 2026.

Medicaid fund gets $30 million

The law deposits $30 million one-time into the Medicaid stabilization account for FY2026. This helps protect Medicaid coverage and provider payments during cost spikes. Effective May 6, 2026.

Rural telehealth and clean water projects

The law directs up to $26.5 million to the state telehealth network. It directs up to $11 million through the Department of Agriculture for rural health efforts. It intends up to $4.2 million to treat arsenic in the Ukon Water system and up to $700,000 for sulfate treatment in Kane County. Spending must follow CMS rules and get final federal approval. Effective May 6, 2026.

Less money for Great Salt Lake water

The law cuts $40 million one-time from the Great Salt Lake water rights program in FY2026. This reduces state funding for buying water rights and related work. Effective May 6, 2026.

More help for crime victims

The law gives $451,600 one-time to the Office for Victims of Crime. It adds $81,600 for Children’s Justice Centers. These funds support services for victims and families in FY2026. Effective May 6, 2026.

Funding for justice commission and jails

The law gives $7,283,000 one-time for jail cost reimbursements in FY2026. It adds $1,000,000 one-time for the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. Funds flow through the Governor’s Office starting May 6, 2026.

Funding for mule deer protection

The law authorizes up to $200,000 in FY2026 for mule deer protection, including coyote bounty payments. Funds come from the Wildlife Resources Restricted Account starting May 6, 2026.

Funding cap for financial education

The law lets the Department of Financial Institutions spend up to $200,000 each year on financial education and fraud awareness. Total ongoing funding for these efforts is capped at $1,908,000 through nine years. Any leftover money each year goes back to the restricted account. The remaining $109,800 is appropriated in FY2035. Effective May 6, 2026.

Money to make license plates

The law provides $3 million one-time from the License Plate Restricted Account. The Utah State Tax Commission uses it to make license plates in FY2026. Effective May 6, 2026.

Extra support for unemployment services

The law adds one-time funding for Unemployment Insurance in FY2026. It funds adjudication and administration and allows up to $616,400 to carry forward. Up to $116,400 supports complaint investigations, training, and website work under S.B. 78. $211,600 of General Fund shifts from Homeless Services into the UI line item. Effective May 6, 2026.

Small cut to suicide prevention

The law cuts $100,000 one-time from the Governor’s Office suicide prevention budget for FY2026. This reduces money available for prevention work. Effective May 6, 2026.

Attorney General funding source shift

The law moves $248,000 of the Attorney General’s FY2026 funding from the General Fund to the Medicaid ACA Fund. The office’s total funding stays the same. Effective May 6, 2026.

Trial to curb aviation tax fraud

The law gives $100,000 one-time to test fraud-prevention software for aviation tax evasion. The Tax Commission can pay the vendor only if the tool brings in extra revenue. The funds are intended to not lapse at the end of FY2026. Effective May 6, 2026.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Val L. Peterson
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 96 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 69 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Senate/ uncircled

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

Senate/ circled