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Yes: 91 • No: 6
UtahS.B. 82026 General SessionSenateWALLET
State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Sponsored By: Scott D. Sandall (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Department of Agriculture and FoodInsurance DepartmentPublic Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingBusinessDepartment of CommerceEconomic DevelopmentDepartment of Financial InstitutionsEducationHigher EducationEnvironmentDepartment of Environmental QualityNatural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesHealth and Human ServicesDepartment of Workforce ServicesWorkforce ServicesDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage ServicesDepartment of CorrectionsLaw Enforcement and Criminal JusticeVeterans and Military AffairsDepartment of Public SafetyGovernment Operations (State Issues)TransportationDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAppropriationsCultural and Community EngagementAgriculture & FoodDepartment of Cultural and Community EngagementDepartment of Veterans and Military AffairsGovernor's Office of Economic Opportunity
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
19 provisions identified: 16 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Pay set for judges and governor
For July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, a District Court judge is paid $224,750. The Governor is paid $197,950. Other judicial and constitutional officer pay follows state formulas and is rounded to the nearest $50.
State worker retirement match is $26
Starting July 1, 2026, eligible state employees get a $26 employer match each pay period into a defined contribution plan. This runs through June 30, 2027. For example, with 26 paychecks, that totals $676 for the year.
Funds state health services for FY2027
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state funds Health and Human Services operations for FY2027. Examples include $743,000 from the General Fund and $352,800 in federal funds, plus smaller adjustments from other sources. This keeps Medicaid administration and public health operations running.
More Medicaid and health services funding
The law adds money across state health programs starting July 1, 2026. It funds Medicaid administration and systems (for example, $1,328,100 in federal funds and $322,500 from the General Fund). It supports behavioral health care and the State Hospital, long‑term services and supports, and the Developmental Center. It pays for public health labs and disease response, clinical services, and department oversight. It also adds small amounts to the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund and the Qualified Patient Enterprise Fund.
More funding for 2026–2027 budgets
The law adds one‑time and ongoing money across many agencies for FY2026 and FY2027. It covers July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Areas include courts, corrections, public safety, health, education, and more. Agencies can spend these additions as written in the bill.
Support for veterans and Guard families
Starting July 1, 2026, the Utah National Guard gets $41,100 for morale, welfare, and recreation programs. The Veterans Nursing Home Fund gets about $30,500 in federal money. These funds help veterans and Guard families with recreation and long‑term care.
Help for rangelands and predator control
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state funds predator control ($91,000 total) and rangeland improvement. Rangeland funds include $46,800 from the General Fund and $13,800 from a restricted account. These programs help ranchers and rural landowners protect herds and improve grazing lands.
Small boost to small-business credit
Starting July 1, 2026, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Fund gets $21,000. This includes $2,700 in interest income and $19,300 in dedicated credits. The money supports small-business credit and financing programs.
Funds for environment, energy, recreation
The law provides $2,800 for hazardous substance mitigation, $28,300 for outdoor recreation infrastructure, and about $46,500 for Utah energy research (plus $900 one‑time). These are small sums that help cleanup, local recreation projects, and energy research. Communities may see local public‑health and amenity benefits.
More help for arts and heritage
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Heritage and Arts Foundation Fund gets about $6,300. The department uses it for local arts and heritage programs, events, and grants.
Small one-time boosts for justice and Navajo trust
The state makes two one-time transfers. It adds $23,400 to the Indigent Defense Resources Restricted Account and $600 to the Navajo Trust Fund. These are small, one-time increases to those accounts.
Small transfers to justice and trust funds
The law moves $600 into a restricted indigent defense account on July 1, 2026. Spending from that account still needs a future appropriation. It also transfers $59,000 (after a $1,700 one‑time deduction) into the Utah Navajo Trust Fund. These actions change account balances, not household payments.
More funds for consumer and investor help
Starting July 1, 2026, Commerce adds small amounts to three programs: $9,100 for consumer protection education, $11,500 for mortgage education and recovery, and $11,000 for investor education and enforcement. These funds support education, counseling, and oversight that protect buyers, borrowers, and investors.
Budgets set for internal service funds
The law approves budgets and staffing for internal service funds and lets them use fee revenue. It funds IT, facilities, purchasing, fleet, travel card, human resources, risk management, and Attorney General service units. Examples include $25,100 for enterprise technology, $5,100 for facilities, $2,900 for purchasing, $1,200 for fleet, $1,100 for risk management, $100 for the travel card program, and $11,800 for Attorney General divisions. These keep state support services running, starting July 1, 2026.
Support for universal phone service
Starting July 1, 2026, $11,800 goes to the Universal Public Telecommunications Service Support Fund. This helps keep basic phone service support programs running. Households may see minor benefits from continued service support.
Agriculture programs get more funding
The law funds Utah’s agriculture programs for FY2026. It supports administration, animal health and meat inspection, marketing, invasive species work, and plant labs and inspections. Examples include $135,900 from the General Fund for animal industry, $15,100 total for invasive species, $154,600 in dedicated credits for plant programs, and $122,100 for the Qualified Production Enterprise Fund. These funds help the department run services that support farms and rural communities.
Small boosts for public safety and collections
Starting July 1, 2026, $95,300 goes to alcohol enforcement, and $305,900 funds correctional industry operations. Another $77,700 supports the State Debt Collection Fund. Enforcement and corrections get more resources, while people who owe state debts may face stronger collection efforts.
Tiny boost to uninsured employers fund
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Uninsured Employers Fund gets $300 from dedicated credits. The fund helps handle claims tied to employers without required coverage. It can aid injured workers and may increase enforcement pressure on uninsured employers.
Finance can move money between funds
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Division of Finance can move money between certain state funds and accounts listed in the bill. After a transfer, the destination fund can spend the money without another law if it follows that fund’s rules. This changes how the state manages cash, not who gets benefits.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott D. Sandall
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Walt Brooks
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ floor amendment failed
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 24 • No: 5
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/16/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/13/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/13/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/3/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment failed
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/13/2026
Substitute #1
3/2/2026
Introduced
1/16/2026
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