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Budget & Taxes

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Utah, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
53
2026 General Session
Top supporter
Mike McKell
95% support rate
Top opponent
Leah Hansen
21% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes in Utah

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Utah
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Mike McKell
Mike McKell Senate · District 25
R
Strong +
95% 22
Todd Weiler
Todd Weiler Senate · District 8
R
Strong +
93% 27
Jerry Stevenson
Jerry Stevenson Senate · District 6
R
Strong +
91% 23
Verona Mauga
Verona Mauga House · District 31
D
Strong +
89% 19
Keven Stratton
Keven Stratton Senate · District 24
R
Strong +
88% 24
Leah Hansen
Leah Hansen House · District 51
R
Oppose
21% 19
Rex Shipp
Rex Shipp House · District 71
R
Oppose
33% 18
Norm Thurston
Norm Thurston House · District 62
R
Oppose
39% 18
Tiara Auxier
Tiara Auxier House · District 4
R
Oppose
40% 15
Kathleen Riebe
Kathleen Riebe Senate · District 15
D
Mixed −
42% 26
Showing 51–53 of 53 bills

All budget & taxes bills

signed · Utah · Senate Feb 1, 2026

SB 6: Transportation and Infrastructure Base Budget

SB 6 is a state budget bill allocating $333.6 million for Utah's transportation and infrastructure operations in fiscal year 2026, and $3.8 billion for fiscal year 2027. It specifies funding sources including $54 million from the General Fund for 2026 and $165 million from the General Fund for 2027, covering agency operations, capital projects, and infrastructure needs. The bill directs funds to state agencies like the Department of Transportation and specifies allocations for projects such as the Ogden office building and capital improvements, without changing policy or directly affecting citizens.
signed · Utah · Senate Feb 1, 2026

SB 1: Higher Education Base Budget

SB 1 allocates $44.5 million for Utah's public higher education institutions for fiscal year 2026 and $3.08 billion for 2027, funding operations, instruction, research, and specific programs. It directs funds from the General Fund, Income Tax Fund, and other sources to institutions like the University of Utah (including its School of Medicine, cancer research, and hospital) and Utah State University (covering veterinary medicine, dentistry, and career education). The bill specifies detailed budget breakdowns for departments such as academic support, student services, and initiatives like the Poison Control Center. This funding directly supports the day-to-day operations and strategic priorities of Utah's public universities.
signed · Utah · Senate Feb 1, 2026

SB 7: National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and Legislature Base Budget

SB 7 is a state budget bill that allocates funding for Utah's National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and legislative operations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It appropriates $148.44 million for 2027 operations (including $76.05 million from the General Fund), covering existing programs like National Guard operations, veterans services, and legislative office support. The bill directly affects state agencies including the Utah National Guard, Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, and the Legislature’s offices, funding their ongoing operations through specific line items. It does not create new policies but provides the financial resources for current agency functions as outlined in the budget.
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