Economic and Community Development Base Budget

SB 4 is a base budget appropriation bill that allocates funding for Utah state government operations during fiscal years 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) and 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It provides a total of $1.82 billion for operating and capital budgets in fiscal year 2027, including $220.8 million from the General Fund, and specifies funding for state agencies like the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. The bill details specific allocations for agency programs, such as tourism marketing, economic development grants, and cultural services, with most funds coming from state revenue sources. This budget bill directly affects state agencies by funding their ongoing operations and programs for the upcoming fiscal years.