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JPAC hears 2026 legislative outcomes affecting transit and budget
Summary
WFRC and UDOT staff summarized 2026 legislative developments affecting transportation, including SB197 (noted for UTA/transit futures), SB242, HB481 and HB575; UDOT staff also provided additional context on appropriations and budget measures (amounts not specified).
Miranda Jones Cox, WFRC Government Affairs Manager, and Leif Elder, UDOT Director of Policies and Legislative Services, presented a wrap-up of the 2026 Utah legislative session and identified bills with implications for transportation policy and agencies. The briefing highlighted SB197 as affecting UTA and transit futures and also noted SB242, HB481 and HB575 as relevant legislative outcomes for the sector.
UDOT Deputy Director Ben Huot added remarks about budget and appropriations legislation relevant to transportation, but the meeting summary did not include specific dollar amounts. The presenters framed these items as legislative context for agencies and MPOs to consider as they plan investments and pursue discretionary grants.
