Budget & Taxes

signed · Utah · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 272: Tourism Taxes Amendments

HB 272 strengthens oversight of how counties spend tourism-related taxes (like transient room taxes and tourism facility taxes). It requires counties to submit detailed annual reports on tourism tax spending to the state auditor and legislative fiscal analysts, who must jointly review if funds comply with state rules. If reports are inadequate, the state auditor can block counties from accessing tourism revenue until compliance is proven. This directly affects counties collecting these taxes, ensuring they account for spending on tourism promotion, emergency services, and infrastructure tied to tourism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesStrengthens oversight of tourism tax spending compliance, requiring detailed reports and blocking non-compliant county access to funds, promoting fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Utah · House Mar 13, 2026

HB 46: Taxpayer Information Sharing Amendments

HB 46 allows Utah's Driver License Division to share specific driver license information - such as a person's name, license number, and current residential address - with county assessors. This data can only be used to verify whether property owners qualify for residential property tax exemptions. The bill strictly prohibits county assessors from using this information for any other purpose. It makes technical updates to existing laws governing data sharing between the Driver License Division and county assessors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables verification of property tax exemptions, directly supporting tax relief for qualifying homeowners per bill's purpose and subjects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 466: Utah Rural Jobs Act Modifications

HB 466 modifies Utah's Rural Jobs Act to authorize new nonrefundable income and insurance tax credits for investments in eligible small businesses located in rural counties. It directly affects insurers and their affiliates that make qualifying investments through rural investment companies, allowing them to claim tax credits against state taxes or retaliatory assessments. The bill enacts new provisions (effective January 1, 2027) that specify credit amounts and carry-forward rules, while repealing one outdated section and making technical updates to related statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes nonrefundable tax credits for rural business investments, reducing state tax revenue via incentives to promote economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 554: State Debt Collection Amendments

HB 554 modifies Utah's debt collection rules to streamline how government entities recover unpaid amounts. It directs the State Tax Commission to apply corporate tax overpayments toward debts under the Crime Victims Restitution Act, allows collections without a court judgment, and standardizes definitions for "accounts receivable" (including fines, restitution, and taxes). The bill also permits the State Debt Collection Fund to retain up to one year's expenses annually and makes technical updates to multiple statutes. These changes primarily affect taxpayers with outstanding debts and government agencies collecting public funds, with no new state funding required.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesStreamlines tax debt collection, enhances revenue recovery via corporate tax overpayments, and promotes fiscal management efficiency.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines restitution collections under Crime Victims Restitution Act, directly supporting victim compensation within criminal justice system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 521: Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account Amendments

HB 521 creates a new Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund managed by the state treasurer, which must receive $350 million annually starting in 2027 from the existing Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. The bill requires this trust fund to be funded before other one-time appropriations for public education, ensuring priority for education funding during budget cycles. It also exempts the trust fund from standard state financial management laws and corrects how minimum funding levels apply. This directly affects Utah's public education system by mandating a dedicated funding stream for schools and specific programs like the Catalyst Center Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrioritizes $350M annual education funding before other appropriations, strengthening public education budget allocation and fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mandatory $350M annual education trust fund prioritized over other appropriations, ensuring stable school funding per bill's funding requirements and subjects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 375: Outdoor Recreation Modifications

HB 375 modifies Utah's Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account to allow up to 2% of funds to cover administrative costs, which were previously restricted. The bill does not appropriate new money but clarifies that existing funds - collected from specific deposits - can now support account management. It maintains the existing distribution rules, requiring at least 15% to state parks, 22% to competitive recreation grants, 53% to larger infrastructure projects, and 10% to the Utah Fairpark district. This change directly affects state agencies managing recreation infrastructure funds, such as the Division of State Parks and Division of Outdoor Recreation. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies existing funds can cover administrative costs, promoting efficient fiscal management within current budget allocations without new appropriations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 53% of funds to larger infrastructure projects, directly supporting transportation infrastructure under topic description.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 405: State Purchasing Reserve Funding

HB 405 creates a new "State Purchasing Reserve Restricted Account" by imposing a 0.5% administrative fee on state cooperative contracts. Revenue from this fee is deposited into the account and must be invested in precious metals by the state treasurer. The funds can later be used to offset procurement costs for public entities (like local governments or schools) if specific inflation metrics are met, ensuring continuity in purchasing goods and services. This bill directly affects state cooperative contracts and public entities that rely on them for procurement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 0.5% fee (new revenue source) to fund a reserve for procurement cost stability during inflation, promoting fiscal responsibility and managing state spending within Budget & Taxes framework.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 141: International Money Transmission Amendments

HB 141 imposes a 2% tax on international money transfers processed by licensed businesses (like Western Union or MoneyGram) starting January 1, 2027. Customers can avoid the tax by presenting valid ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license) at the time of transfer. Licensed transmitters must collect the tax separately on receipts, remit it quarterly to Utah’s State Tax Commission, and submit annual reports detailing transactions and tax collection. The bill also requires the Department of Financial Institutions to provide the Tax Commission with a list of all licensed transmitters each year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 2% tax on international money transfers to generate state revenue, directly increasing tax collections under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 210: Tax Penalties Amendments

HB 210 modifies Utah's Individual Income Tax Act to reduce tax burdens for certain filers. It removes marriage penalties by setting half the income phaseout limits for single, head of household, and married filing separately filers compared to joint filers, and creates a new nonrefundable tax credit for married filers. The bill directly affects Utah taxpayers with these filing statuses, particularly married couples who file separately. It applies retroactively to prior tax years, requires no new state funding, and amends multiple tax code sections to implement these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces tax burdens for married filers via removed penalties and new tax credit, directly providing tax relief per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 99: Eyewear Sales Tax Amendments

HB 99 exempts corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses from Utah's sales and use tax by reclassifying them as "prosthetic devices" under existing tax law. This change directly affects consumers purchasing these items, removing a tax burden that previously applied. The bill amends Utah Code Section 59-12-102 to include eyewear in the definition of prosthetic devices, which already qualify for tax exemption. The policy change takes effect immediately upon enactment, with no additional state funding required.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts eyewear from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers purchasing essential items, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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