All Roll Calls
Yes: 185 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 5022025 General SessionHouseWALLET
Transportation and Infrastructure Funding Amendments
Sponsored By: Jordan D. Teuscher (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesPublic BondsNatural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Boards and CommitteesGovernment Operations (State Issues)TransportationDepartment of TransportationTransportation FundingTransportation Investment Fund of 2005Affordable Housing
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Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
City infrastructure loans fund further improvements
The first-class county infrastructure bank must lend Draper $20 million for water pipelines and expanded drinking water infrastructure. Next, it must lend Herriman $5 million to address and replace impacted soils. As covered loan repayments and interest arrive, the transportation department must send 95% to Sandy for a bridge. That bridge connects a commuter rail station west of I-15 to city property east of I-15 near 10240 South Monroe Street. The remaining 5% funds Riverton's 12600 South improvements to help transfer the road to the state.
County gets larger highway fund share
The first-class county's annual allocation from its highway projects fund remains 20% through fiscal year 2027. It rises to 33% in fiscal year 2028 and stays at that rate for each of the following 20 years. Allowed uses include parking facilities supporting significant economic development, recreation, and tourism, plus other legally allowed county purposes. Transfers require transportation department verification of required fund availability and completion of earlier required transfers, payments, and debt transfers.
Local grants fund water and roads
The transportation department must provide six grants from the first-class county infrastructure bank in the listed priority order. They include $9 million to the county highway fund and $4 million to the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy for the Little Cottonwood Creek conduit. Next come $2 million for Draper drinking water, $2 million for West Jordan's 6700 West, and $2.5 million for Riverton's 2700 West. The final grant provides Bluffdale $30 million for a separated rail crossing at 1000 West and 14600 South. Together, the grants total $49.5 million.
Spanish Fork gets road connection funding
The Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 must provide Spanish Fork $13 million for the Fingerhut Road connection. The city uses the money to acquire land and build, rebuild, or improve the connection over the railroad to U.S. Highway 6.
Transit funds target hubs and rail
Beginning July 1, 2025, the transportation department must dedicate specified sales tax growth above fiscal year 2025 collections to Big Cottonwood Canyon transit hub access. Eligible work includes building the hub; the law sets no dollar amount. Separately, commuter rail infrastructure account money can fund only improvements to Utah's commuter rail system, including separated road crossings. The Transportation Commission must rank those rail projects through its required process unless the Legislature directs them.
County cities get road project reimbursements
For fiscal years 2024-25 through 2026-27, the first-class county highway fund reimburses road work as projects advance and money remains after higher-priority distributions. The schedule includes Magna: $1.84 million for 8400 West and 4100 South, and $1.4 million for 8000 West; South Jordan: $1 million for arterial roads connecting U-111 and Old Bingham Highway, and $1.7 million for Prosperity Road. It also includes Millcreek: $1.2 million for 2000 East; Holladay: $1.23 million for Highland Drive; Taylorsville: $1 million at the I-215 interchange and $1.3 million for 4700 South; West Jordan: $3 million for 1300 West. West Valley City's allocation for 4000 West and 4700 South rises from $1.8 million to $3.75 million, alongside $2.3 million for a road connecting U-111 and 5400 South. The law removes a separate, prior $1.45 million West Valley City allocation for a road connecting 5400 South to U-111.
County taxes shift toward state transit
The law changes where designated county sales tax revenue goes in qualifying counties that adopt the tax. During an interim period, first-class counties send 50% to their highway fund; other qualifying counties fund eligible transit expenses. Those other counties must lie entirely within a large public transit district. The interim ends three years after at least three qualifying counties impose the tax, or June 30, 2030, whichever comes first. Afterward, half goes to the state transit investment fund; half goes to the first-class county highway fund or other qualifying county's eligible transit expenses.
Housing bonds bring funding and repayments
Utah can issue up to $70 million in general obligation bonds, plus issuance costs, for affordable housing infrastructure grants. The money flows through the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, and the transportation department must certify project needs. Issuance cannot push outstanding general obligation debt above 50% of the state's constitutional debt limit. Starting with fiscal years on or after July 1, 2026, the first-class county highway fund covers debt service and issuance costs for 15 years.
Housing infrastructure grants require affordable homes
Public entities in first-class counties can receive infrastructure grants supporting affordable homes, subject to available money. Proposals must plan at least 50 affordable homes and support at least one home per $20,000 awarded. Rentals must be affordable at no more than 80% of county area median income; owner-occupied homes, at 120%, with deed restrictions lasting at least five years. Highway proposals must contribute the land rights needed for the highway improvements as a match. Applicants must submit director-approved cost estimates before planning and design funding, and construction and completion estimates after design.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/7/2025
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 68 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 64 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/27/2025House/ to Governor
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/14/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/14/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/8/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/8/2025HouseSenate/ to House
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
3/7/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/7/2025HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/7/2025HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/7/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2025HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ substituted
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ circled
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/7/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/5/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/14/2025
Substitute #3
3/7/2025
Substitute #4
3/7/2025
Substitute #5
3/7/2025
Substitute #6
3/7/2025
Amended 3/4/2025 21:03:799
3/4/2025
Substitute #2
3/4/2025
Substitute #1
3/3/2025
Introduced
2/13/2025