All Roll Calls
Yes: 101 • No: 0
UtahS.B. 62026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Transportation and Infrastructure Base Budget
Sponsored By: Don L. Ipson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsPublic BudgetingGovernment Operations (State Issues)Appropriations
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Big boost for roads and transit
The law pours major money into transportation starting July 1, 2026. The Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 gets about $1.962 billion. The Capacity Program gets $1.251 billion for new road and transit capacity. Transit projects get $193.466 million through the transit investment fund. Commuter rail gets $46.9 million, and active transportation (walking and biking) gets $45.93 million. Cottonwood Canyons projects get $30 million, and the capacity package also sets aside $51 million for the canyons and $23.45 million for transit.
More money for county and rural roads
The law adds one-time dollars for county, rural, and corridor projects. The County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund gets $46 million on May 6, 2026. If the debt service amount is more than needed in FY 2026, Finance transfers only what is needed. Rural roads get $14.5 million through the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund on May 6, 2026. The Marda Dillree Corridor Preservation Fund adds $11 million in restricted tax revenue and a $25 million transfer, with balance adjustments.
New fund transfer powers and dates
The Division of Finance can move money between state funds as directed in the law. After a transfer, agencies can spend from the receiving fund without another law, if statutes allow it. The law adjusts the State Infrastructure Bank Fund balances by $8,998,800 and adds $50,000 to the Road Usage Charge Program. Most of the law takes effect July 1, 2026. Actions in Section 1 take effect May 6, 2026 or as set by signature or veto‑override rules.
Planning help and safer rail crossings
The Department of Transportation provides planning help in FY 2027. Up to $1.5 million goes to city and local governments outside metro planning areas for technical planning. $63,000 goes to the Utah Transit Authority for coordinated mobility planning. The state also funds $366,000 for local railroad crossing safety projects starting July 1, 2026.
Repairs for Olympic sports venues
The law provides a $3 million General Fund grant to the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. The Division of Facilities Construction and Management makes a direct award for repairs and capital improvements. Funds are available July 1, 2026 under state purchasing rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Don L. Ipson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 73 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • 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