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UT HB0586

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • State Tax Commission required to annually deposit a portion of new growth from state sales and use taxes into the Transit Transportation Investment Fund, beginning in fiscal year 2028

  • New funding mechanism calculates "base year balance" (FY 2025-2026 General Fund deposits after other required transfers) and compares to current year balance to determine transit allocation

  • When current year balance exceeds base year balance, 10% of the difference goes to the Transit Transportation Investment Fund, capped at the "total transit amount" (sum of existing fuel tax and commuter rail deposits)

  • Amends Utah Code Section 59-12-103 governing sales and use tax rates and revenue distribution

  • Bill takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Transportation Funding Amendments

Political Subdivisions (Local Issues)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/23/2026
Rules2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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