All Roll Calls
Yes: 104 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 2492026 General SessionHouse
Federal Funds Modifications
Sponsored By: Calvin Roberts (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationHigher EducationFederalismLegislative OperationsGovernment Operations (State Issues)Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Public dashboard for federal funding risk
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah State University’s Analytics Solutions Center must create a public dashboard that shows Utah’s reliance on federal funds and the risk of cuts. The center curates and secures funding data, updates the dashboard, and runs scenario models. It reports to the Federalism Commission on request. The law funds this work with $300,000 for FY 2027 ($150,000 ongoing and $150,000 one‑time) from the Income Tax Fund, starting July 1, 2026.
Stronger budget analysis and taxpayer receipt
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law creates a permanent Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst. The office estimates state tax and federal fund receipts and compares them to long‑term, inflation‑adjusted trends. It runs a recurring three‑year cycle of long‑term fiscal sustainability analyses and reports results to the Legislature’s Executive Appropriations Committee. The office also publishes a public taxpayer receipt website that shows how your tax dollars are spent.
Federalism oversight and reports through 2028
Starting May 6, 2026, the Federalism Commission can contract with a Utah college to track federal laws that affect state powers. The commission must create a public seminar curriculum, post a list of reviewed federal laws on the Legislature’s website, and send an annual report by November 30. These authorities and duties end on July 1, 2028, when the section is repealed. The commission may accept grants and private donations to help fund this work.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Calvin Roberts
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John D. Johnson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 1
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 1
House vote • 2/13/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/2/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/23/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/13/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
2/6/2026
Introduced
1/14/2026