State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations

The labor market increase for state and higher education employees was raised from 1% to 2.5%.

Funding was added to provide a 2.5% labor market increase for employees of the judicial branch and constitutional offices.

Total appropriations for fiscal year 2027 increased substantially, with higher education funding rising from approximately $194.5 million to over $250 million, and General Fund contributions increasing from $53.4 million to $80.1 million.

Specific line items for the University of Utah, Utah State University, and other higher education entities saw significant increases in allocated funding for operations, instruction, and research.

Appropriations for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, and Department of Workforce Services were increased in fiscal year 2027.