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Revenue and Taxation committee advances package of bills on districts, fees and tax credits

Utah Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The committee recommended several bills favorably, including SB 306 (special district withdrawal alignment), HB 425 (transportation utility fee framework), HB 429 (solid waste district withdrawal substitute), HB 290 (child tax credit expansion), HB 300 (school district tax timing amendments), and HB 32 third substitute (petition/signature reforms); votes and key public positions are summarized.

The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced multiple bills during its Feb. 17 session, moving a mix of local‑government, tax and administrative reforms to the next stage.

SB 306 (Sen. Cullimore) — Special district modifications: Sponsor said the bill aligns Salt Lake County’s withdrawal rights from first‑responder special service districts with municipalities without changing funding or core operations. Public comment was supportive (White City Water District; Kearns, Magna and Copperton representatives) and the committee passed the bill with a favorable recommendation (recorded unanimous vote 5–0).

HB 425 (Rep. Peterson) — Local transportation utility fees: The bill…

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