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Votes at a glance: Utah House advances tax cut, passes education and safety measures; several bills fail
Summary
On March 4, 2026, the Utah House voted on a large slate of Senate-transmitted bills. Notable outcomes: SB60 (income tax rate cut) passed; SB152 (student data sharing amendment) passed; SB244 (cardiac emergency plans in schools) and SB158 (Medicaid recreational therapy) passed. Major measures including SB248 (Child Care Expansion Act), SB277 (Utah Homes program changes), SB124 (child welfare modifications substitute) and SB229 (state employee benefit overhaul) failed or were returned to staff.
The Utah House completed an evening of floor votes March 4, 2026, taking action on dozens of Senate-transmitted bills, advancing tax and education measures while rejecting several high-profile proposals. Key results included both policy votes and procedural calendar moves.
The House passed SB60, a 5-basis-point cut in the state income tax rate (from 4.50% to 4.45%), which the sponsor described as a modest, broadly beneficial reduction; the bill passed 61–11. Lawmakers said the change was aimed at easing cost pressures for households while noting Utah’s strong reserves.
On education, members approved SB152 with an amendment that narrows the…
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