All Roll Calls
Yes: 98 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 52026 General SessionSenate
General Government Base Budget
Sponsored By: Evan J. Vickers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingGovernment Operations (State Issues)Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
12 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Funding for emergency response and recovery
The law provides $1 million in one-time General Fund money to the Governor's Emergency Fund for fiscal year 2026. That fiscal year runs July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. For July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, the fund receives $500,000 from the State Disaster Recovery Restricted Account. The funding supports state emergency response and disaster recovery. These provisions do not set household payments or eligibility rules.
State Auditor keeps oversight funding available
The State Auditor can keep up to $250,000 in previously approved funds after June 30, 2026. The money is limited to local government oversight, audits, data analysis, and state privacy auditor work. It does not provide direct household payments.
State election grants receive annual funding
The law lists $5.325 million for the State Elections Grant Fund for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. Listed sources include $500,100 from the General Fund and $4.8194 million in federal funds. Those two amounts do not account for the full stated total. The provision supports election grants, without changing voting eligibility or providing household payments.
Commerce keeps licensing and technology funding
The Department of Commerce can keep up to $2.01 million in previously approved funds after June 30, 2026. Up to $1.2 million is limited to upgrading the business licensing system. Up to $810,000 is limited to ongoing policy work and operations in the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy. This provision does not set new licensing fees or direct household payments.
Tax Commission keeps money for upgrades
The Tax Commission can keep up to $5 million in previously approved funds after June 30, 2026. Up to $1.5 million is limited to tax and motor vehicle systems, mailed postcard reminders, office relocation, and legal costs. That portion also covers protecting tax revenue from fraud, identity theft, and security intrusions. Up to $3.5 million is limited to replacing office furniture and cubicles. This provision does not change household tax bills.
Telecommunications support receives next-year funding
The law provides $41.9322 million for Universal Public Telecommunications Service Support for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. The statewide fund supports services including telecommunications relay and caption services. It is financed by telecommunications surcharges. This appropriation does not set new household payments, eligibility rules, or service prices.
Autism coverage receives next-year funding
The law provides $16.0333 million for the Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder program for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. This includes $10 million from the State Mandated Insurer Payments Restricted Account. The law also moves $10 million from the General Fund into that account. These are linked funding steps, not separate benefits for households. The provision does not specify changes to eligibility, individual coverage amounts, or out-of-pocket costs.
Funding for food and diaper assistance
The law provides $30,000 in dedicated revenue to the Statewide Hunger Relief Fund. It also provides $30,000 in expendable receipts to the Diapering Supplies Fund. Both appropriations cover July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The provisions do not set household eligibility rules or assistance amounts.
Funding for rural health care facilities
The law provides $218,900 from the General Fund for the Tax Commission's Rural Health Care Facilities Distribution program. This funding covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The provision does not set household payments or specify changes to patient costs or access.
Remaining funds support special-needs scholarship administration
The law states the Legislature's intent to move any remaining Autism Awareness Restricted Account money to the State Board of Education. The destination is its Contracted Initiatives and Grants budget for Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Administration. The account was repealed on July 1, 2024, and the remaining amount is not specified. The transfer supports administration, not a stated new scholarship payment or eligibility rule.
Telecommunications support funding cut this year
The law cuts fiscal year 2026 funding for Universal Public Telecommunications Service Support by $3.1173 million. That fiscal year runs July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The provision does not specify changes to household service costs or access.
Autism coverage funding cut this year
The law cuts fiscal year 2026 funding for the Insurance Department's autism coverage program by $3.4738 million. That fiscal year runs July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The provision does not specify changes to eligibility, covered services, or household out-of-pocket costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Norman K Thurston
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • 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