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HB 565UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Utah Requires County Tax Notices to Separately Itemize City Library Levies in First-Class Counties

Original title: City Library Property Tax Amendments

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Andrew Stoddard and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill requires county auditors and treasurers in first-class counties to separately state any property tax levies imposed for city libraries on property valuation notices and annual tax notices sent to real property owners. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026, with to January 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners in first-class counties will see dedicated city library tax rates broken out explicitly on their annual property tax and valuation notices. The measure alters disclosure rules without changing property tax rates, fee totals, or local spending authority.

Background

Andrew Stoddard serves as a member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 44. context
Karen Kwan serves as a member of the Utah State Senate representing District 12. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

owners of real property

Property owners in first-class counties will receive annual tax and valuation notices that separately itemize city library levies.

Directly affected

county auditors

County auditors are required to include the separate city library levy line item on annual property valuation notices.

Directly affected

county treasurers

County treasurers must include the separate city library levy line item on annual property tax notices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which property owners are affected by the new library tax notice requirement?

The requirement applies to owners of real property located in a where a levy is imposed for a city library.

Can property owners choose to receive their tax notices electronically?

Yes, a taxpayer may elect to receive required notices by electronic means according to procedures determined by the county auditor or county treasurer.

When does this new law take effect?

The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, with to January 1, 2026, and certain statutory sections updating on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

53 actions

Mar 23, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 12, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 12, 2026House
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Mar 11, 2026House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
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Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from House for Enrolling
Mar 5, 2026House
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
Mar 5, 2026House
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Mar 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Mar 5, 2026Senate
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Mar 5, 2026House
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Mar 5, 2026House
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Mar 5, 2026House
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Mar 5, 2026House
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Mar 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House with amendments
Mar 5, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Mar 5, 2026Senate
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Mar 2, 2026Senate
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Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted/ Consent Calendar
Mar 2, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0565S02
Mar 2, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0565S02
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Mar 1, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0565S02
Mar 1, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0565S02
Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate/ to standing committee
Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Feb 26, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 26, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Feb 24, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Feb 24, 2026House
House/ comm rpt/ substituted/ Consent Calendar
Feb 24, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0565S01
Feb 24, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0565S01
Feb 24, 2026House
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Feb 24, 2026House
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 24, 2026House
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0565S01
Feb 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0565S01
Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee
House/ to standing committee
Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 17, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Feb 17, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0565
Feb 17, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0565
Feb 13, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Feb 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0565
Feb 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0565
Feb 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Feb 13, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
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