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Yes: 97 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 42026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Economic and Community Development Base Budget
Sponsored By: Calvin R. Musselman (Republican)
Signed by Governor
ArtsUtah State Fair CorporationPublic Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingBusinessEconomic DevelopmentTourismDivision of Indian AffairsAlcoholDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage ServicesGovernment Operations (State Issues)AppropriationsVolunteersCultural and Community EngagementDepartment of Cultural and Community EngagementGovernor's Office of Economic OpportunityMulticultural Affairs
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More SNAP funding for groceries
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Workforce Services gets $593,483,100 in federal funds for SNAP. This money pays grocery benefits and runs the program in FY2027. SNAP households keep getting help to buy food.
More funding to reduce homelessness
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Homeless Services gets $116,781,500, including $31,734,600 General Fund and $8,193,500 federal. The law also moves $12,850,000 into the Homeless to Housing Reform account and $1,817,400 into the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account for FY2027. Targets for FY2027 include a 6% drop in first‑time homelessness, a 10% gain in jobs and income, and 93% successful housing placement.
Community Impact loans for local projects
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Community Impact Board gets $93.06 million from the Permanent Community Impact Loan Fund to finance local capital projects. On May 6, 2026, the state also sets $18.96 million for the Permanent Community Impact Fund and $460,000 for the Bonus Fund, and records related balance changes. These moves increase loan and grant money for community projects.
Business growth and incentives funding
On May 6, 2026, GOEO’s Economic Prosperity line gets $26.4 million in one‑time and nonlapsing funds for business services, incentives, and strategic initiatives. Beginning July 1, 2026, FY2027 funding includes $16.9 million from the General Fund, $24.3 million from the Income Tax Fund, and other sources, to run Business Services, Incentives and Grants, Strategic Initiatives, and Systems and Control. The law also adjusts balances in the Industrial Assistance Account for FY2026.
Tourism, film, and Fairpark funding
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state moves $20.3 million to the Tourism Marketing Performance Account and $4.7 million into the Transient Room Tax Fund. It also transfers $1.42 million to the Motion Picture Incentive Account. The Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District receives $6.3 million ($2.0 million General Fund and $4.3 million Outdoor Adventure funds). GOEO must report a tourism performance metric with a 20% target for FY2027.
Education savings incentive account funding
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state moves $870,800 from the Income Tax Fund into the Education Savings Incentive Restricted Account. The money supports education savings incentive programs for students and families in FY2027.
Alcohol stores operations and targets
On May 6, 2026, Alcoholic Beverage Services gets $1,164,600 from nonlapsing balances to cover FY2026 operations. The law shifts money within DABS, reducing the Executive Director account and increasing Stores and Agencies. For FY2027, DABS must report payments processed within 30 days (97% target), licensee audits (85%), net profits to sales (15%), and in‑stock rate (97%).
Arts, museums, and history funds
On May 6, 2026, the state keeps several arts and culture funds available after FY2026. Up to $350,000 supports CCE operations and small nonprofit grants; up to $1,000,000 funds America 250 and special projects; up to $1,200,000 covers special projects, maintenance, events, and outreach; and up to $625,000 supports IT, digital collections, and museum exhibits. Arts & Museums grant funds do not lapse and include earmarks such as $100,000 for Hill Aerospace Museum, $200,000 for Utah Sports Hall of Fame, $170,000 for Utah Humanities, and $4,102,500 for competitive operating grants. The state also provides $3,125,000 in one‑time capital facility grants, including $1,000,000 intended for Holy Trinity Cathedral, and records a $250,000 schedule and balance changes for the History Donation Fund.
Underage drinking prevention funding and targets
On May 6, 2026, the law adds $32,400 for the Parents Empowered underage drinking prevention program in FY2026. For FY2027, the program gets $3,506,800, mostly from the underage drinking prevention account. The department must report ad awareness and student alcohol‑use targets for FY2027.
Grants for seniors and rural growth
On May 6, 2026, the state funds a $100,000 direct award to Senior Financial Aid Advocates to teach families about long‑term care aid. In FY2027, GOEO pass‑throughs include $700,000 for Senior Financial Aid Advocates and $300,000 for the Northern Economic Alliance. These grants support seniors and caregivers, and regional economic work.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Christine F. Watkins
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
1/31/2026Senate/ to Governor
1/30/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
1/30/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
1/30/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
1/30/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
1/29/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
1/29/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/29/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/28/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
1/27/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ received bill from Legislative Research
1/19/2026SenateNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
1/16/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
1/30/2026
Introduced
1/16/2026
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