All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 2362026 General SessionHouse
Truth in Taxation Amendments
Sponsored By: Karen M. Peterson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public BudgetingProperty TaxState Tax CommissionRevenue and TaxationLocal Taxation and FeesTruth in Taxation
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Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Town residents get posted tax notices
A Utah town without a public website on May 1 must post required tax-increase information at its town hall or main business location. This applies in the calendar year when the town proposes the increase. Wherever a website address is required, the town must give that location's physical address instead. The town must also provide the Utah State Tax Commission with required proof of compliance.
Local tax increases require spending safeguards
Beginning May 6, 2026, fiscal-year taxing entities proposing rates above their certified rates must adopt interim budgets starting July 1. They must present a separate property tax impact schedule at the required public hearings before June 30. It must show estimated revenue, effects on average homes and commercial properties, and budget and operating effects for affected departments. A restricted account must hold at least the extra property tax revenue expected from the increase. The entity cannot spend or commit that amount before adopting its final budget.
State blocks noncompliant property tax increases
The Utah State Tax Commission must deny approval for a proposed property tax rate above the certified rate after finding noncompliance. That finding must occur by September 15 of the year of the required public hearing. The violation must involve a requirement of Section 59-2-924, which governs tax-rate calculations and approval.
Limited enforcement exception for 2026 tax increases
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, missing either requirement in Subsection 59-2-919(4)(a) or (b) alone does not block approval. The Utah State Tax Commission must notify the taxing entity of the failure. It must warn that missing these requirements in later fiscal years prevents approval of the proposed increase. Other failures under Section 59-2-924 still block approval.
Project payments ending change tax calculations
Beginning May 6, 2026, certain added property value counts as project-area new growth when related property tax payments end. This applies when that value is no longer provided to listed authorities, agencies, districts, or zones through designated tax payments. Covered areas include home ownership promotion, first home investment, and major sporting event venue zones. This changes certified tax-rate calculations, but the law does not specify whether household tax bills rise or fall.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Burton, J.
Affiliation unavailable
Kristen Chevrier
Republican • House
Kay J. Christofferson
Republican • House
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Steve Eliason
Republican • House
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Katy Hall
Republican • House
Leah Hansen
Republican • House
Jon Hawkins
Republican • House
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Lee, T.
Affiliation unavailable
Daniel McCay
Republican • Senate
Tracy Miller
Republican • House
Logan Monson
Republican • House
Nicholeen P. Peck
Republican • House
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Jake Sawyer
Republican • House
Lisa Shepherd
Republican • House
Mark A. Strong
Republican • House
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican • House
Stephen L. Whyte
Republican • House
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/11/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ motion to reconsider
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
3/6/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 3/6/2026 19:03:604
3/6/2026
Amended 3/6/2026 21:03:347
3/6/2026
Substitute #3
3/6/2026
Substitute #2
2/27/2026
Substitute #1
2/2/2026
Introduced
1/12/2026