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SB 4UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

Enacted

Utah Legislature passes 2026 economic and community development base budget

Original title: Economic and Community Development Base Budget

Last action · January 31, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Cal Musselman and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

This bill adjusts state appropriations for economic and community development agencies for 2026 and establishes operating budgets for fiscal year 2027, taking effect on July 1, 2026, with certain provisions effective upon the governor's approval.

Why it matters

State agencies, community programs, and public services in Utah receive adjusted funding levels and specific operating capital for the upcoming s, directly altering resources available for tourism, workforce services, housing assistance, and cultural programs.

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 appropriations, budget adjustments, and specific performance reporting requirements for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Directly affected

Non-profit and Community Organizations

Various organizations are eligible for pass-through grants, nonlapsing fund extensions, and direct award grants for community and cultural projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It supplements or reduces state appropriations for the ending June 30, 2026, and appropriates operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

When does the bill take effect?

The bill generally takes effect on July 1, 2026, though certain provisions affecting Section 1 take effect earlier upon governor's approval or on May 6, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

30 actions

Jan 31, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Jan 30, 2026Senate
Senate/ to Governor
Jan 30, 2026Senate
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Jan 30, 2026Senate
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Jan 30, 2026Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Jan 29, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Jan 29, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
Jan 29, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
Jan 29, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Jan 29, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Jan 29, 2026House
House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
Jan 29, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Jan 29, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Jan 28, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Jan 28, 2026House
House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
Jan 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 28, 2026House
House/ received from Senate
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Jan 28, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Jan 27, 2026Senate
Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 20, 2026Senate
Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Jan 20, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0004
Jan 19, 2026Senate
Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
Jan 18, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0004
Jan 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0004
Jan 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0004
Jan 16, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Jan 16, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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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.

Connected Entities

Income Tax Fund, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, Department of Cultural and Community Engagement and 3 more

OrganizationIncome Tax Fund“Source of state appropriations”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Services“Receives appropriations and nonlapsing balances for operations”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Cultural and Community Engagement“Oversees arts, history, libraries, and cultural programs”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Services“Administers housing, unemployment, and social service funds”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Fund“Source of state appropriations”Map →

OrganizationGovernor's Office of Economic Opportunity“Manages economic development, tourism, and grant programs”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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Controversy15
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