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UT HB0586
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Roberts
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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)
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Amends Utah Code Section 59-12-103 governing sales and use tax rates and revenue distribution
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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