SB 6 — Transportation and Infrastructure Base Budget
Last action — Governor Signed
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on February 01, 2026.
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2 sponsors
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
41 added · 44 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 6 adds a specific appropriation of $19,818,800 in capital project funds for fiscal year 2026, all sourced from the General Fund. This change clarifies how the funding will be allocated, ensuring that there is a clear financial plan for upcoming transportation and infrastructure projects. It matters because a well-defined budget can help prioritize and manage vital community projects effectively.
01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
S This bill appropriates ($19,818,800) in capital project funds for fiscal year 2026, a.lall of which B is from the General Fund.
This bill appropriates $3,818,523,900 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, including:S.B.
6 Enrolled Copy including:
and S.B.▸ $3,455,983,500 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
6 01-16 11:15 ▸ $3,455,983,500 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS - DFCM ITEM 1 To Department of Government Operations - DFCM - DFCM The Legislature intends that the Division of Facilities Construction and Management report to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee by May 1st, 2026 on the following related to the state capital development involvement in - 2 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee by May 1st, 2026 on the following related to the state capital development involvement in preparation for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games:
Treasury and Investment 30,000 Unclaimed Property 226,600 CAPITAL BUDGET ITEM 4 To Capital Budget - Capital Development - Higher Education The Legislature intends that any funds remaining from- the3 funding- itemS.B. titled "SUU Stadium Flood Repair and Prevention" (H.B.
2,6 2022Enrolled GeneralCopy Session,from Itemthe 38)funding beitem madetitled available"SUU forStadium theFlood ColiseumRepair Restorationand ProjectPrevention" at(H.B. - 3 - S.B.
62, 01-162022 11:15General Session, Item 38) be made available for the Coliseum Restoration Project at Southern Utah University.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $1,500,000 of appropriations- provided4 for- theEnrolled AeronauticsCopy lineS.B. item in Item 52, Chapter 487, Laws of Utah 2024, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2026.
Expenditures6 appropriations provided for the Aeronautics line item in Item 52, Chapter 487, Laws of theseUtah funds2024, areshall -not 4lapse -at 01-16the 11:15close S.B.of FY 2026.
6Expenditures of these funds are limited to advanced air mobility and unmanned aerial systems.
The Legislature intends that the appropriation fund first, a maximum participation with the federal government for the construction of federally designated highways, as provided by law, and fund construction of State - 5 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy participation with the federal government for the construction of federally designated highways, as provided by law, and fund construction of State highways, as funding permits.
Engineering Services 600,000 Highway Project Management Team 100,000 Preconstruction 270,000 Program Development 160,000 Research 2,016,000 Right-of-Way 130,000 Structures (295,000) Transit Capital Development 300,000 Active Transportation 85,300 Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000 of - 6 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Active Transportation 85,300 Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000 of appropriations provided for the Engineering line item in Item 156, Chapter 168, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2026.
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $4,100,000 of appropriations provided for the Engineering Services line item in Item 54, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not lapse- at7 the- closeS.B. of FY 2026.
6 Enrolled Copy lapse at the close of FY 2026.
SPR -state 7match -for S.B.federal projects, $600,000;
6 01-16 11:15 state match for federal projects, $600,000;
Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $800,000 of appropriations provided for the Region Management line item in Item 56, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not - 8 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Code, the Legislature intends that up to $800,000 of appropriations provided for the Region Management line item in Item 56, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2026.
$2,000,000.- 9 - S.B.
ITEM6 12Enrolled ToCopy Transportation$2,000,000. - Region Management From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 800,000 - 9 - S.B.
6TEM 01-1612 11:15To Transportation - Region Management From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 800,000 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances (300,000) Schedule of Programs:
Administrative Services 120,100 Community Relations 200,000 Data Processing 300,000 Ports of Entry 500,000 Under the terms of Utah Code Annotated Section - 10 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Data Processing 300,000 Ports of Entry 500,000 Under the terms of Utah Code Annotated Section 63J-1-603, the Legislature intends that up to $1,000,000 of appropriations provided for Support Services in Item 59, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2026.
ITEMTEM 15 To Transportation - Transportation Investment Fund Capacity Program From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances (397,010,000) From Closing Nonlapsing Balances 399,943,100 Schedule of Programs:
No portion of the money appropriated by this item shall be used either directly or indirectly to enhance or increase the appropriations otherwise made by this act to the Department- of11 Transportation- forS.B. other purposes.
Under6 theEnrolled termsCopy ofDepartment 63J-1-603 of theTransportation Utahfor Code,other thepurposes. Legislature intends that up to $15,976,200 of - 11 - S.B.
6Under 01-16the 11:15terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $15,976,200 of appropriations provided for the TIF Capacity Program line item in Item 3, Chapter 77, Laws of Utah 2022, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2026.
Transit Transportation Investment 164,256,600 Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Transit Transportation Investment line item in Item 61, Chapter 4, Laws of Utah 2025, shall not lapse at the close- of12 FY- 2026.Enrolled Copy S.B.
6 close of FY 2026.
TEM 18 To Transportation - Pass-Through -From 12Beginning -Nonlapsing 01-16Balances 11:15317,900 S.B.Schedule of Programs:
6 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 317,900 Schedule of Programs:
TRANSPORTATION TEM 20 To Transportation - County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund From Restricted Revenue, One-time (46,000,000) From Restricted Tax Revenue, One-time 46,000,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 20,712,600 From Closing Fund Balance (20,712,600) The Legislature intends that if amounts appropriated from the County of the First Class Highway - 13 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy From Closing Fund Balance (20,712,600) The Legislature intends that if amounts appropriated from the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund to debt service exceed the amounts needed to cover payments on the debt in FY 2026, the Division of Finance should transfer from these funds only the amounts needed for debt service.
Office of Rail Safety Account (359,000) ITEM 25 To Transportation - Tollway Special Revenue Fund From Beginning Fund Balance 150,600 From Closing Fund Balance (150,600) Subsection- 1(c).14 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
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6 Subsection 1(c).
Under the terms and conditions of Utah Code 63J-1-410, for any included Internal Service Fund, the Legislature -approves 14budgets, -full-time 01-16permanent 11:15positions, S.B.and capital acquisition amounts as indicated, and appropriates to the funds, as indicated, estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other charges.
6 approves budgets, full-time permanent positions, and capital acquisition amounts as indicated, and appropriates to the funds, as indicated, estimated revenue from rates, fees, and other charges.
CAPITAL BUDGET ITEM 29 To Capital Budget - DFCM Capital Projects Fund From General Fund, One-time (19,818,800) From Beginning Fund Balance (234,801,000) From Closing Fund Balance 234,801,000 - 15 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy From General Fund, One-time (19,818,800) From Beginning Fund Balance (234,801,000) From Closing Fund Balance 234,801,000 Schedule of Programs:
There is appropriated to the Department of Transportation from the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, not otherwise appropriated, a sum sufficient, but not more than the surplus of the Transportation - 16 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Transportation from the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, not otherwise appropriated, a sum sufficient, but not more than the surplus of the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, to be used by the department for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of State and Federal highways in Utah.
ITEM 33 To Transportation - Rail Transportation Restricted Account From Beginning Fund Balance 311,200 From Closing Fund Balance (311,200) ITEM 34 To Transportation - Cottonwood Canyon Transportation Investment Fund From Restricted Revenue, One-time (20,000,000) From Designated Sales Tax, One-time 20,000,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 37,435,900 - 17 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy From Restricted Revenue, One-time (20,000,000) From Designated Sales Tax, One-time 20,000,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 37,435,900 From Closing Fund Balance (37,435,900) TEM 35 To Transportation - Active Transportation Investment Fund From Beginning Fund Balance 46,951,200 From Closing Fund Balance (46,951,200) TEM 36 To Transportation - Transportation Infrastructure General Fund Support Subfund From Beginning Fund Balance 306,077,500 From Closing Fund Balance (306,077,500) TEM 37 To Transportation - Commuter Rail Subaccount From Beginning Fund Balance 46,332,600 From Closing Fund Balance (46,332,600) Section 2.
DFCM Administration 4,298,600 Energy Program 490,000 Governor's Residence 350,500 Capital Improvement 4,138,900 Development 1,760,700 Real Estate 560,800 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the - 18 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Development 1,760,700 Real Estate 560,800 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Department of Government Operations - DFCM report on the following DFCM line item performance measures for FY 2027:
Administration 5,004,200 Course Management Systems 2,703,100 Instructional Support 5,942,300 KUEN Broadcast 754,600 Operations and Maintenance 268,200 Public Information 396,100 Technical Services 38,296,500 Utah Telehealth Network 3,478,000 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER TEM 41 To Office of the State Treasurer - State Treasurer - 19 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy Utah Telehealth Network 3,478,000 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER TEM 41 To Office of the State Treasurer - State Treasurer From General Fund 1,350,200 From General Fund Restricted - State Treasurer Investment Management Account 2,131,900 From Unclaimed Property Trust 3,422,000 Schedule of Programs:
CAPITAL BUDGET TEM 43 To Capital Budget - Capital Development - Other State Government From Income Tax Fund, One-time 65,000,000 From- Capital20 Projects- FundEnrolled 3,577,400Copy ScheduleS.B. of Programs:
Offender6 HousingFrom 2,077,400Capital -Projects 20Fund -3,577,400 01-16Schedule 11:15of S.B.Programs:
6Offender Housing 2,077,400 Convergence Hall 65,000,000 Capitol Hill Complex 1,500,000 ITEM 44 To Capital Budget - Capital Development - Public Education From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 26,647,500 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances (26,647,500) ITEM 45 To Capital Budget - Capital Improvements From General Fund 120,153,700 From Income Tax Fund 161,186,800 From Income Tax Fund, One-time (65,000,000) Schedule of Programs:
Aeronautics Administration 1,993,800 Aid to Local Airports 3,300,000 Airplane Operations 1,557,400 Airport Construction 4,506,000 - 21 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy Aid to Local Airports 3,300,000 Airplane Operations 1,557,400 Airport Construction 4,506,000 Civil Air Patrol 120,000 ITEM 48 To Transportation - Highway System Construction From Transportation Fund 232,272,300 From Federal Funds 660,252,900 From Expendable Receipts 55,473,100 From Revenue Transfers 1,500,000 Schedule of Programs:
Civil Rights 547,900 Construction Management 3,828,000 Engineering Development Pool 3,480,500 Engineering Services 4,494,800 Environmental 3,317,400 Highway Project Management Team 1,197,800 Planning and Investment 464,300 Materials Lab 7,188,100 Preconstruction 4,421,300 Program Development 69,999,500 Research 5,109,500 Right-of-Way 3,969,800 Structures 5,954,600 Transit Capital Development 3,178,000 - 22 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 Right-of-Way 3,969,800 Structures 5,954,600 Transit Capital Development 3,178,000 Active Transportation 964,700 Broadband 468,700 Road Usage Charge Program 2,837,300 Support Services Administration 7,338,800 Human Resources Management 4,548,400 Data Processing 17,709,900 Internal Auditor 1,577,400 Community Relations 4,848,600 Risk Management 6,083,900 Building and Grounds 1,132,400 Comptroller 4,831,300 Procurement 1,549,700 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Transportation report on the following Engineering Services line item performance measures for FY 2027:
ITEMTEM 50 To Transportation - Operations/Maintenance Management From Transportation Fund 303,889,300 From Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 8,445,700 From Federal Funds 23,281,000 - 23 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy From Transportation Fund 303,889,300 From Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 8,445,700 From Federal Funds 23,281,000 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 12,094,000 From Cottonwood Canyon Transportation Investment Fund 400,000 From Rail Transportation Restricted Account 800,000 From Revenue Transfers 1,050,000 From Transportation Safety Program Restricted Account 15,000 From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances 300,000 From Closing Nonlapsing Balances (300,000) Schedule of Programs:
Region 4 11,502,200 Operations Line Adjustment 6,500,000 Transportation Safety Program 15,000 Ports of Entry 15,766,400 Railroad Operations 2,367,900 ITEM 51 To Transportation - Transportation Investment Fund Capacity Program From Transportation Fund 129,341,600 From- County24 of- FirstEnrolled ClassCopy HighwayS.B. Projects Fund 1,318,100 From Designated Sales Tax 1,287,163,100 Schedule of Programs:
-6 24From -County 01-16of 11:15First S.B.Class Highway Projects Fund 1,318,100 From Designated Sales Tax 1,287,163,100 Schedule of Programs:
6 Transportation Investment Fund Capacity Program 1,251,473,100 Transit Transportation Investment 23,449,700 Commuter Rail 46,900,000 Active Transportation Investment 45,000,000 Cottonwood Canyons Transportation Investment 51,000,000 TEM 52 To Transportation - Amusement Ride Safety From General Fund 221,500 From General Fund Restricted - Amusement Ride Safety Restricted Account 373,900 Schedule of Programs:
Pass-Through 1,563,000 Safe Sidewalk Construction 500,000 B and C Roads 227,418,000 Under the provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Transportation provide a direct award grant of up to $1,500,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2027 to city and local governments outside of metropolitan planning organization areas for technical assistance- planning.25 - S.B.
Under6 theEnrolled provisionsCopy ofassistance Utahplanning. Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the - 25 - S.B.
6Under 01-16the 11:15provisions of Utah Code Annotated Title 63G Chapter 6b, the Legislature intends that the Department of Transportation provide a direct award grant of $63,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Utah Transit Authority for coordinated mobility planning.
County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund 59,257,700 ITEM 56 To Transportation - Road Usage Charge Program Special Revenue Fund From Beginning Fund Balance 1,177,600 From Closing Fund Balance (1,177,600) ITEM 57 To Transportation - Marda Dillree Corridor Preservation Fund From Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 20,000,000 From Dedicated Credits Revenue 900,000 From Interest Income 4,000,000 From Restricted Tax Revenue 11,000,000 From Revenue Transfers 25,000,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 85,182,600 From Closing Fund Balance (94,382,600) - 26 - 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy S.B.
6 From Revenue Transfers 25,000,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 85,182,600 From Closing Fund Balance (94,382,600) Schedule of Programs:
ISF - Facilities Management 41,735,100 Budgeted FTE 168 Authorized Capital Outlay 396,600 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Department of Government - 27 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy Authorized Capital Outlay 396,600 In accordance with UCA 63J-1-903, the Legislature intends that the Department of Government Operations - DFCM report on the following Division of Facilities Construction and Management - Facilities Management line item performance measure for FY 2027:
TRANSPORTATION ITEMTEM 62 To Transportation - State Infrastructure Bank Fund From Interest Income 11,450,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 106,711,900 From Closing Fund Balance (118,160,300) Schedule of Programs:
ITEMTEM 63 To Long-term Capital Projects Fund From General Fund 15,440,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 112,197,000 From Closing Fund Balance (112,197,000) Schedule of Programs:
CAPITAL BUDGET ITEMTEM 64 To Capital Budget - DFCM Capital Projects Fund From General Fund 3,577,400 From Beginning Fund Balance 922,235,000 From Closing Fund Balance (922,235,000) Schedule- of28 Programs:- Enrolled Copy S.B.
DFCM6 CapitalSchedule Projectsof FundPrograms: 3,577,400 ITEM 65 To Capital Budget - SBOA Capital Projects Fund - 28 - 01-16 11:15 S.B.
6DFCM Capital Projects Fund 3,577,400 ITEM 65 To Capital Budget - SBOA Capital Projects Fund From Dedicated Credits Revenue 450,000 From Other Financing Sources 10,200,000 From Beginning Fund Balance 1,944,900 From Closing Fund Balance (1,944,900) Schedule of Programs:
Transportation Investment Fund 1,962,153,700 ITEM 70 To Transportation - Transit Transportation Investment Fund From Interest Income 7,000,000 From Revenue Transfers 52,137,400 - 29 - S.B.
6 01-16Enrolled 11:15Copy ITEM 70 To Transportation - Transit Transportation Investment Fund From Interest Income 7,000,000 From Revenue Transfers 52,137,400 From Beginning Fund Balance 682,238,600 From Closing Fund Balance (547,910,000) Schedule of Programs:
Active Transportation Investment Fund 45,930,000 ITEM 74 To Transportation - Transportation Infrastructure General Fund Support Subfund From Beginning Fund Balance 306,077,500 From Closing Fund Balance (306,077,500) ITEM 75 To Transportation - Commuter Rail Subaccount From Revenue Transfers 46,900,000 From- Beginning30 Fund- BalanceEnrolled 46,332,600Copy FromS.B. Closing Fund Balance (46,332,600) Schedule of Programs:
-6 30From -Beginning 01-16Fund 11:15Balance S.B.46,332,600 From Closing Fund Balance (46,332,600) Schedule of Programs:
6 Commuter Rail Subaccount 46,900,000 Section 3.
Utah Navajo Trust Fund 3,522,200 Section- 4.31 - S.B.
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6 01-16 11:15 (a) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), May 6, 2026;
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Action History
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Governor Signed
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Sponsors
- Doug Welton · Cosponsor
- Don L. Ipson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Don L. Ipson Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Doug Welton Republican
Not signed on (102)
102 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SB 6 is sponsored by Doug Welton (Republican) and Don L. Ipson (Republican).
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