All Roll Calls
Yes: 98 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 52026 General SessionSenateWALLET
General Government Base Budget
Sponsored By: Evan J. Vickers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingGovernment Operations (State Issues)Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More funding for autism insurance coverage
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state transfers $10,000,000 into a restricted account for state‑mandated insurer payments. For FY2027, the Insurance Department receives $16,033,300 for Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder. $10,000,000 comes from the restricted account and the rest from nonlapsing balances. This funding supports access to covered autism services for families.
More help for unpaid wage claims
For FY2027, the Wage Claim Agency Fund receives $1,600,000 from dedicated credits. The program budget is $940,200. This supports the Labor Commission’s work to investigate and enforce unpaid‑wage claims for workers.
Old autism funds support scholarships
The law moves any money left in the repealed Autism Awareness Restricted Account to the State Board of Education. The funds go to the Contracted Initiatives and Grants line for Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship administration. This helps manage scholarships for students with special needs.
Business licensing upgrade and AI policy funding
The Department of Commerce keeps up to $2,010,000 from FY2026. Up to $1,200,000 funds a business licensing system upgrade. Up to $810,000 supports the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy. This helps modernize licensing and guide AI policy work that affects businesses.
When this budget law takes effect
Most of the law takes effect May 6, 2026. Actions in Section 2 start on July 1, 2026. The law includes the standard option for an earlier start if two‑thirds of lawmakers approve under Utah’s rules.
Funding keeps tax and DMV services running
For FY2027, the Tax Commission’s Tax Administration is funded with $34,229,100 from the General Fund, $29,679,700 from the Income Tax Fund, $5,857,400 from the Transportation Fund, $777,000 federal, and $11,151,100 in dedicated credits, plus other listed sources. License plate production gets $5,807,900 from the License Plate Restricted Account. Up to $5,000,000 from FY2026 does not lapse: up to $1,500,000 for tax and motor vehicle system protection and related costs, and up to $3,500,000 for office furniture replacement. This supports filing, customer service, fraud protection, vehicle titles, and plate delivery.
Mineral lease money to local districts
For FY2027, $27,797,500 from mineral lease funds supports local services. $24,162,700 goes out as Mineral Lease Payments and $3,634,800 as Payments in Lieu. The money goes to special service districts to fund local needs.
More money to run state elections
For FY2027, the State Elections Grant Fund receives $5,325,000. This includes $500,100 from the General Fund, $4,819,400 federal, and $5,500 in interest income. The funding supports election administration and grants to help run elections.
Builds state savings and emergency fund
The law makes a one‑time $30,000,000 transfer from the Income Tax Fund into the Income Tax Budget Reserve Account. It also adds $1,000,000 one time to the Governor’s Emergency Fund. These steps strengthen the state’s savings and ability to respond to emergencies.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Norman K Thurston
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: 27 • 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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