All Roll Calls
Yes: 102 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 72026 General SessionSenateWALLET
National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and Legislature Base Budget
Sponsored By: Jerry W Stevenson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingGovernment Operations (State Issues)Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More support for veterans and nursing homes
The law funds veterans’ services and state veterans’ nursing homes. FY2026 entries support outreach, the cemetery, and operations, and keep the nursing home fund running. FY2027 provides $4.28 million from the General Fund for veterans’ programs and $49.74 million for veterans’ nursing homes, mostly from federal funds. The homes must report occupancy, customer satisfaction, and performance ratings. Some DVMA funds do not lapse at FY2026 year‑end and are capped: up to $1,992,000 for the Military Installation Sentinel Landscape, $750,000 for one‑time cemetery purchase, and $28,000 for one‑time operations.
Utah National Guard operations funded
The law funds Utah National Guard operations in FY2027 with $74.97 million. It includes $9.62 million from the General Fund and $66.62 million in federal funds, plus other sources. The Guard may buy three additional fleet vehicles within this budget. The Guard must report FY2027 training, readiness, and related performance targets. This funding begins July 1, 2026.
Education and family support for Guard members
The law funds National Guard tuition help and family support. For FY2026, Guard Tuition Assistance gets about $3.04 million. The Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation fund gets $3.78 million each year, with targets to improve morale (70%) and keep the fund sustainable (100%). The National Guard Death Benefit Account remains funded, including a $421,000 balance noted for FY2027. FY2026 items begin May 6, 2026; FY2027 items begin July 1, 2026.
Funding for Capitol building and programs
The law funds Capitol Preservation Board operations. For FY2027, it provides $7.19 million from the General Fund, plus dedicated credits and nonlapsing balances, for a total schedule of $7.97 million. The Board must report FY2027 targets for exhibits, events, and visitor engagement. It also records FY2026 balance moves to keep programs running. FY2026 adjustments begin May 6, 2026; FY2027 funding begins July 1, 2026.
Funding for Utah Legislature and staff
The law funds the Utah Legislature and its support offices for FY2027. It pays for the Senate ($4.77 million) and the House ($7.60 million), plus Legislative Research ($16.18 million), the Fiscal Analyst ($6.02 million), the Auditor General ($8.63 million), and Legislative Services ($9.63 million). It also sets FY2026 bookkeeping entries to move nonlapsing balances across these offices. The offices must report performance targets, like on-time bill work, audit completion, IT uptime, and invoice timeliness. Most items take effect July 1, 2026; FY2026 adjustments begin May 6, 2026.
Grant to Utah Defense Alliance
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs passes through $2,332,500. This includes a direct $400,000 grant to the Utah Defense Alliance to advance Utah’s military‑affairs interests.
When this budget takes effect
Most of the law takes effect July 1, 2026. Actions that affect Section 1 take effect May 6, 2026, unless two‑thirds of each house approve them. If two‑thirds approve, those actions start when the governor signs or on the fallback dates in law.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 74 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • 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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