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UT HB0521

UT HB0521
Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account Amendments


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Introduced
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill requires the appropriation of a certain amount of funds in the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to a new trust fund for public education.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Utah law to create a new trust fund for public education, called the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund, and designates it as exempt from certain investment regulations. Specifically, it directs that a significant portion of funds from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, which is funded by a percentage of projected income tax and uniform school fund revenue, will be appropriated to this new trust fund starting in fiscal year 2027. The bill also clarifies that the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund will consist of these appropriations, any other legislative appropriations, and income generated from its investments, which the State Treasurer will manage with the goal of stability, income, and growth of the principal.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0521S01 in Released (on 02/19/2026)

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