![]() | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 537 (Buff) 2026 General Session Olympic Ticket Sales Tax Exemption by Hawkins, Jon | ![]() |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation would exempt certain sales of Olympic tickets and ticket packages for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax. This exemption may forgo total state sales tax revenues to the General Fund and earmarks by $58 million; however, the actual impact will depend on the volume and timing of the exempted transactions.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
This bill exempts certain sales of Olympic tickets and ticket packages for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax. This exemption may forgo total local sales tax revenues by $30 million in aggregate; however, the actual impact will depend on the volume and timing of the exempted transactions.
This bill exempts certain sales of Olympic tickets and ticket packages for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax. Based on publicly available estimates, this exemption may decrease total sales tax liability for consumers by $88 million; however, the actual impact will depend on the volume and timing of the exempted transactions.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.

