Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 8

2026 General Session

State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations

by Sandall, Scott D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(89,854,700) $3,602,000 $(86,252,700)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Other Financing Sources, One-time $200 $32,600 $31,700
Restricted Accounts (FN Only), One-time $784,500 $2,471,600 $2,473,200
General Fund $0 $(2,472,600) $(2,472,600)
General Fund, One-time $(761,100) $1,600 $0
Total Revenues $23,600 $33,200 $32,300

Enactment of this bill would reduce revenue to the General Fund by $761,100 one-time in FY 2026, increase revenue to the General Fund by $1,600 one-time in FY 2027, and decrease revenue to the General Fund by $2.5 million ongoing beginning in FY 2027 due to spending from restricted accounts that impact year-end General Fund transfers. This bill further transfers $23,600 in FY 2026 and $33,200 in FY 2027 from the General/Income Tax Funds into other funds and accounts.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Transfers, One-time $1,017,700 $4,281,100 $4,179,600
Transportation Fund $0 $(557,200) $(557,200)
Transportation Fund, One-time $2,091,400 $1,036,100 $0
Other Financing Sources, One-time $1,272,500 $4,472,900 $4,504,600
Restricted Accounts (FN Only), One-time $1,436,200 $3,721,500 $3,469,600
Federal Funds $0 $11,205,400 $11,205,400
Federal Funds, One-time $2,789,900 $299,800 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time $987,000 $15,636,000 $15,528,500
General Fund $0 $39,326,500 $39,326,500
General Fund, One-time $(290,100) $(2,836,300) $0
Income Tax Fund $0 $48,055,600 $48,055,600
Income Tax Fund, One-time $(1,314,200) $79,100 $0
Total Expenditures $7,990,400 $124,720,500 $125,712,600

This bill appropriates $7,966,800, including ($1,627,900) from the General/Income Tax Funds for FY 2026, plus $124,687,300, including $84,591,700 from the General/Income Tax Funds for FY 2027. These appropriations support the operations and capital acquisitions of state government, including expendable funds and accounts. It transfers another $23,600 in FY 2026 and $33,200 in FY 2027 from the General/Income Tax funds into other funds and accounts.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(7,966,800) $(124,687,300) $(125,680,300)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.