Utah continues to lead the nation because we don’t just talk about fiscal responsibility—we practice it. Every dollar in the state budget is carefully considered, with a focus on long-term value rather than short-term gains. That discipline has kept our economy strong, our taxes low, and our state at the top of national rankings year after year.

This year’s $30.8 billion state budget reflects that same thoughtful approach. Of that, $8.34 billion comes from federal funds, and every dollar was allocated with purpose. Rather than spending for spending’s sake, we prioritized smart, targeted investments in areas that matter most to Utahns:

• $8.65 billion for education, an increase from $8.44 billion the year before
• $127 million in new tax cuts, bringing the total to $1.3 billion in tax relief since I took office in 2021
• $145 million added to rainy-day funds to safeguard our financial future
• A 2.5% pay raise and a 1% bonus for public employees, recognizing their critical service
• Full funding for Medicaid, ensuring continued access to care for those in need

We didn’t just balance the budget—we built one that reflects our values: responsibility, accountability, and putting Utahns first. With challenges ahead, we’re committed to leading with innovation and a steady hand, building a future where every community across the state has the opportunity to thrive.

H.B. 142: Service Member and Veteran Amendments: Expands in-state tuition benefits to all military service members, veterans, and their families, increasing higher ed affordability for those who have served.

H.B. 159: Protection Order Amendments: Recognizes and enforces Canadian domestic violence orders, enhancing protections for abuse victims across international borders.

H.B. 191: High School Credit Amendments: Sets statewide standards for high school credit earned through packets, while preserving local district control on whether a packet meets the standards.

H.B. 230: Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments: Protects digital asset rights—like self-custody, transactions, and mining—while positioning Utah as a leader in blockchain and tech innovation.

H.B. 235: County Auditor Amendments: Sets minimum qualifications for Salt Lake County auditor candidates to ensure the role is filled by a qualified and experienced professional.

H.B. 267: Public Sector Labor Union Amendments: Reforms public-sector union laws: ends collective bargaining, amplifies workers’ voices, increases transparency, and stops taxpayer subsidies to unions.

H.B. 327*: Homeowners Association (HOA) Modifications: Protects homeowners by establishing common-sense limits on what HOAs can regulate, ensuring fairness and preserving individual property rights.

H.B. 337: Property Manager Requirements: Simplifies licensing for property managers by removing the real estate license requirement & replacing it with focused property management training.

H.B. 356: County Governance Amendments: Improves county representation by requiring district-based elections, ensuring all communities have a voice on the county council.

H.B. 394: Statutory Intent Amendments: Removes or rewrites legislative intent language in Utah code by ensuring laws are operable, clear, enforceable, and free of confusion.

H.B. 440*: Uniform Mortgage Modification Act: Streamlines mortgage modifications by creating a safe-harbor for certain changes that protect lienholders and help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

H.B. 449*: Student Athlete Amendments: Expands opportunities for student athletes by allowing universities to directly compensate them for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

H.B. 502: Transportation and Infrastructure Funding: Expands funding and bonding options for key transportation and infrastructure projects, especially in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County.

*- * These bills were incorporated into other bills: HB327 → HB217; HB440 → SB294; HB449 → HB479

S.B. 70: Consumer Reporting Amendments: Prevents credit agencies from reporting arrests or criminal charges that didn’t result in convictions, protecting Utahns from unfair financial harm.

S.B. 117: Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Gives families access to faster, more affordable dispute resolution by allowing family law matters to be settled through voluntary arbitration.

S.B. 134: Health Care Decisions Act Amendments: Updates Utah’s Health Care Decisions Act to allow individuals to designate trusted agents to make medical decisions on their behalf.

S.B. 154: Legislative Audit Amendments: Strengthens legislative audits by preventing misuse of privilege claims, ensuring auditors have full access to information needed for oversight.

S.B. 166: Point of the Mountain State Land Authority Amendments: Restructures POMSLA board from 12 to 7 members to focus on execution, streamline decisions, and accelerate project delivery.

S.B. 185: Compensatory Service in Lieu of Fine Amendments: Expands opportunities for individuals to perform compensatory service instead of paying fines, promoting fairness and accountability in the justice system.

S.B. 230: Utah Resident Terminology Amendments: Clarifies official state terminology by establishing “Utahn” as the official and correct demonym for residents of Utah in state law.

S.B. 233: Probate Amendments: Creates a streamlined process in probate law for transferring a beneficiary’s interest when purchased by a third party.

S.B. 266: Ethylene Oxide Litigation Amendments: Raises the legal threshold for ethylene oxide exposure claims to prevent frivolous lawsuits and protect Utah businesses from unnecessary litigation.

S.B. 271: Unauthorized AI Impersonation Amendments: Prohibits unauthorized AI impersonation, protecting Utahns from deceptive or harmful uses of artificial intelligence, while protecting first amendment rights.

S.B. 290: Candidate Licensing Amendments: Requires candidates for attorney general, county attorney, or district attorney to affirm they meet Utah Bar membership requirements when they file.

S.B. 291: Lobbying Amendments: Strengthens lobbying laws to increase transparency and ensure greater accountability in interactions between lobbyists and government officials.

S.B. 294: Finance Amendments: Enacts the Uniform Special Deposits Act to establish clear rules for deposits payable only after specific events or conditions occur.

S.J.R. 3: Joint Resolution Dissolving Salt Lake County Justice Court: Dissolves the Salt Lake County Justice Court, transferring its work to city justice courts or state district courts as appropriate.

S.J.R. 4: Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules on Attorney Confidentiality: Amends court rules to support SB154 to prevent misuse of privilege claims and ensuring auditors access information for oversight.

S.J.R. 9: Joint Resolution Amending Rules of Civil Procedure on Injunctions: Amends court rules to require lawsuits seeking restraining orders against new laws be filed within 45 days of enactment.