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HB 3UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law with line-item vetoes
Enacted

Utah Legislature adopts HB 3 to adjust state agency budgets and fund fiscal session measures

Original title: Appropriations Adjustments

Last action · March 26, 2026: Governor Line Item VetoSponsors: Val Peterson and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This bill supplements and reduces s for state government operations and capital budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating millions in funding to implement legislation passed during the 2026 General Session. It takes effect on May 6, 2026, with specific provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes funding levels and capital allocations across nearly every state agency, public education program, and higher education institution in Utah, directing millions toward specific legislative enactments and state initiatives.

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

State agencies

State agencies receive budget increases or decreases that alter their operating and capital funding levels.

Directly affected

State employees

Eligible state employees may receive up to a 1% pay-for-performance bonus funded through agency savings.

Directly affected

Higher education institutions

Colleges and universities receive specific budget adjustments and project funding allocations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HB 3 do?
HB 3 supplements or reduces s for the support and operation of state government for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and funds the fiscal impacts of bills passed during the 2026 General Session.
When does this bill take effect?
The bill generally takes effect on May 6, 2026, while actions affecting Section 2 take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law with line-item vetoes.

Procedural history

28 actions
  1. Mar 26, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
    Governor Line Item Veto
  2. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 13, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 13, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 7, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  7. Mar 6, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0003
  8. Mar 6, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0003
  9. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  10. Mar 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  11. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  12. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  13. Mar 6, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  14. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  15. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  16. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  17. Mar 6, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  18. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  19. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0003
  20. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0003
  21. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  22. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Val PetersonHouse · District 56RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Jerry StevensonSenate · District 6RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

financial connection100% confidence

Comprehensive Session Funding

The bill ties hundreds of individual line items directly to specific House and Senate bills passed during the 2026 General Session.

Connected Entities

GET Group North America, Utah Tech Week, Utah Valley University and 4 more
OrganizationGET Group North America“Recipient of a direct award grant for age verification technology”Map →
OrganizationUtah Tech Week“Recipient of a direct award grant for a technology ecosystem activation initiati”Map →
OrganizationUtah Valley University“Higher education institution receiving funding for elections study and operation”Map →
PersonVal L. Peterson“Chief Sponsor of HB 3”Map →
OrganizationOne Utah Health Collaborative“Recipient of a direct award grant to measure total health care spending growth”Map →
PersonJerry W Stevenson“Senate Sponsor of HB 3”Map →
OrganizationUtah State University“Higher education institution receiving funding for cross-departmental projects”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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