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Sponsor Representative Auxier said the adjustment would “uncouple” a policy that has caused compounding increases in the portion of property taxes that help fund the state’s basic school program and the Teacher and Student Success Account (TSSA). “This is just getting rid of a ratchet and tying our hands going forward,” the sponsor said, adding the change would prevent unvoted automatic increases from showing up on homeowners’ property tax bills.

The bill’s presentation reviewed the mechanics of school funding: the WPU (weighted pupil unit) sets per‑pupil targets and the WPU value rate determines how much of local taxable value is used to reach that statewide target. The sponsor said the legislature has increased WPU amounts and then allowed the WPU value rate to push more burden onto local property tax collections; HB 110 would stop that continuing compounding effect.

Supporters — including the Utah Taxpayers Association, Utah Eagle Forum, and several individual homeowners — told the committee the bill would restore transparency by requiring local truth‑in‑taxation processes when additional property tax revenue is sought for the basic program and would limit further automatic growth in property tax bills.

Public‑education advocates, the Provo Education Association and teachers’ representatives, opposed the bill, saying Utah remains near the bottom nationally on per‑pupil spending and that the state’s overall education funding level continues to need investment. “Our costs go up automatically every year,” the Provo Education Association president told the committee and urged a no vote.

Committee members asked about enrollment trends, offsets, and whether the proposal would reduce overall school funding. The sponsor and several members of the committee said the bill does not cut current funding; rather, it halts a predictable automatic increase that would otherwise continue to grow the TSSA and the basic levy’s local share. A fiscal note attached to the substitute showed zero net fiscal impact for the state in the substitute version adopted during the hearing.

The committee adopted the second substitute and then voted to pass the substitute with a favorable recommendation; roll call for final passage recorded 7 yeas and 4 nays. Sponsors said the change would take effect in 2026 under the substitute language to give districts budget certainty and preserve the current funding level while stopping future automatic increases tied to the WPU value rate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Revenue and Taxation Committee - February 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The House Revenue and Taxation Committee passed HB 110’s second substitute, 7–4, to stop automatic increases in the part of the basic school levy linked to the weighted pupil unit (WPU) value rate and to require the same transparency rules (truth in taxation) as other local property tax changes.","taxTitle","2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",78171,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322742,"House committee backs 2% fee on some international wire transfers, 7-2",2269,26695,2296565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66&start=26&end=2296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66/thumbnail_26695.jpg","/articles/6322742/Utah/House-committee-backs-2-fee-on-some-international-wire-transfers-7-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322742-dcd38e6101de89fa070302ae03e747f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447808&Signature=F2iTltLgOtBCOd0eoxSamAFFTy9fNteg9VedRAvhf8E0LvEgsQhY-GSpH5Jjlm-7TFvYIX~8JbSzzNxl-BXc3ZcQDVrnrItzH2tz328HN1MKrFNQV5irkklerH0xc47gQIqpo0hvXj8zWkp4uPqZuSjqxxD-W3b0YcWcwP1mAvUmee9bG5VseD0dFqspvxx1B3~mFgTh3xdirhLdGPgt6iKkGk-81Kk-ZDwfP0-EOMsVjRPyzN6dznBomU9Aoax7HJiLeaH4UqLD7U~Wi81LaSpX3RCltpCjstxXXb4TSVW45g3N7e4VNiyeetuCgOt2c90Ktz0XyaHAL4MmfvWwyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 7 to 2 on Feb. 19 to pass with a favorable recommendation a second substitute for HB 284, a bill that would require money transmitters to withhold a 2% fee on international wire transfers when the sender does not present a qualifying form of identification.

Sponsor Representative Grama, presenting the bill, said the fee is a way to capture outbound money that does not return to Utah’s economy. “If you are sending a wire transfer to a foreign country and do not show ID, that you are subject to a 2% tax. This is refundable on your tax return,” the sponsor said, adding the fee aims to pick up revenue from people who do not file or remit state income tax and from senders who choose not to show ID.

The bill’s sponsor told the committee the fee is refundable as a tax credit, but clarified it is structured as a nonrefundable credit at the commission’s request to limit fraud: “That is correct. That was at the request of the tax commission to help cut down on fraud.”

Supporters, including conservative policy advocates, framed the measure as a public-safety and revenue tool. Ashley Hayek, president of America First Works, testified the fee could help deter criminal networks and generate revenue for law enforcement and public services, citing data from other states and national studies she said link remittance flows and illicit activity.

Industry witnesses and trade groups strongly opposed the bill. Adam Fleisher, counsel for the Money Services Roundtable, told the committee the fee could undermine anti–money-laundering efforts and push customers to unregulated channels. “The cost will encourage Utah residents to turn to unregulated and unmonitored alternative channels to transmit money,” Fleisher said, and he cited implementation and administrative challenges, including the recordkeeping required by the federal remittance transfer rule.

Trades representing money services businesses and banks — including the Utah Money Service Business Association, Utah Credit Union Association, and Utah Bankers Association — said licensed transmitters already follow federal Bank Secrecy Act requirements and that a tax on transmitters but not banks would distort competition and risk driving transactions out of regulated networks.

Committee members pressed the sponsor on practical questions: how institutions would record ID presentation, whether foreign passports or visas qualify, and how minors or customers without ID would be treated. The sponsor said the tax commission would receive rulemaking authority to set reporting and implementation details and that some categories of foreign IDs (including certain visa-bearing passports and diplomatic IDs) are exempted in the current substitute.

On final tally the committee recorded two no votes (Representative Daley Provo and Representative Noe Winn); the motion to pass out the second substitute succeeded 7–2. The committee also adopted the second substitute earlier in the hearing and then voted on the favorable recommendation.

What’s next: with a favorable recommendation the bill moves to the House floor for further consideration. Committee sponsors said they are open to additional technical fixes and working with industry on implementation details.","The House Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 7 to 2 to send HB 284, which imposes a 2% fee on certain international wire transfers when qualifying ID is not presented, to the House floor with a favorable recommendation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322728,"Committee sends modest expansion of child tax credit to floor, 5–3",1526,2258200,3785115,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66&start=2258&end=3785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66/thumbnail_2258200.jpg","/articles/6322728/Utah/Committee-sends-modest-expansion-of-child-tax-credit-to-floor-53","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322728-ff92705c041ab6c7e2a32c0ac01049e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447808&Signature=DMD-YgrUCKt6U2PCJmdU7lUgfFylN63wDm7SPk5apH~IGqNzl4VE3T04ZvqPAYhTbDm-NOz3CSyZMeUkuHeVnhZ71sTeYeAtr4551~Flv8~ZE83z4dJ44-90KP1kPBK4P48KNG-Aq3inZKpzm2f7rKAs7vdrZup-Sh6StaPlGerbpFK28LVO4th9XFrGL7iKoHRG3OqUl6KKrmONgLLND8lOxjES16K0JxKgdPQsGyGf0a42m87O2Kz5YoU~9iNpMBamAr~Yut0lPvBAYpOz37093yid1BsXZBv5obSKb7b6cUoYfdeqcROKg3vt9DKrVZOYyMN9ubcmokl0WOqstQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 5–3 to send HB 316 to the House floor with a favorable recommendation. The bill extends Utah’s child tax credit age range so that the credit applies to children younger than 6, changing the program from covering ages 1–4 to covering ages 0–5.

Representative Strong introduced the measure and explained it is a nonrefundable tax credit worth up to $1,000 per child with an income phase‑out; the sponsor said the change aims to help families with very young children cover childcare and related costs. “This child tax credit allows families to have some financial help to care for their children in whatever way they feel is best for their family,” Amy Winder Newton of the Utah Office of Families testified in support.

The bill carries a fiscal note of roughly $4 million in reduced revenue for the state. Opponents, including the Utah Taxpayers Association, urged broader base‑broadening tax policy rather than targeted credits. “We’re always looking for opportunities to broaden the base and lower the rate,” Billy Hesterman of the Utah Taxpayers Association said after testifying against the measure.

Committee debate included concerns about revenue constraints and tradeoffs with other priorities; proponents argued the modest investment supports child well‑being and family choices. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the measure with a favorable recommendation 5–3; the sponsor said the change aligns with the governor’s previous one‑year proposal to broaden the credit to infants and now extends it one year further.

Next: HB 316 will go to the House floor for consideration with the committee's favorable recommendation.","The committee voted 5–3 to pass HB 316, extending the state's child tax credit eligibility from children age 1–4 to children under 6 (ages 0–5). Supporters said the change helps young families with childcare costs; opponents said targeted credits complicate tax policy and argued for broader cuts.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322733,"Committee adopts substitute for employer childcare tax credit but delays final action",2111,3078485,5189800,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66&start=3078&end=5189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346685-ab06236c16010e917c9f981be9865b66/thumbnail_3078485.jpg","/articles/6322733/Utah/Committee-adopts-substitute-for-employer-childcare-tax-credit-but-delays-final-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322733-5f0109415278a9aca7872c31f7f943e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447808&Signature=F66nnX4AdGb09U2YwZdFDOgBKZsrBDvtR8fK4qeV8yaG-4dsdJrxjXeFT9wdZgE9~u8jbJXiXwCQfHX9mo654KyGqghk4mbLU9suL5w7f6V7bSda42Cj2jqrbgxDjnz-t~94UkLP0lYQFp~R0GFeODS8oXfPir~GBHUjnWhGmdrxJ7OzGX~yOJx2p0dEAOAMJLHrTouohrdQXe5vHCKM8AckqyGG6yYHKa-xCAOHudi4kldPhVgcsCh24t-N6Rgz~QAoudP2mrAJUU3EfxBcDG3k~5-mN6Kq3fjq3z1wzrsVeLoMOqiwkYwZ58jPeR~2ldnc2qJpOM4C5mBz~8Zzpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Revenue and Taxation Committee adopted the first substitute to HB 389, a proposal that would create state income tax credits to incentivize employer‑provided childcare, but subsequently the committee voted to move to the next agenda item and deferred final action on a committee recommendation.

Sponsor Representative Thompson described the bill as a supply‑side measure to expand childcare capacity by offering a state tax credit to employers that qualify for the federal employer‑provided childcare credit. The substitute creates two credit types: a 20% credit for qualified construction expenditures (building or expanding childcare facilities) and a 10% credit for qualified childcare expenditures, including operating costs and contracts with third‑party providers. Construction credits may be carried forward up to five years; operating credits may not be carried forward. The credit is nonrefundable.

Supporters — including the Utah Private Child Care Association, the Salt Lake Chamber, United Way of Salt Lake, and employers planning on-site facilities — urged the committee to back the bill as a supply‑side tool to increase local childcare capacity. Stadler US told the committee it could build a facility for about 80 children if the credit made the capital expenditure feasible.

The Utah Taxpayers Association cautioned against targeted credits and urged broader base‑broadening tax cuts instead. Several committee members expressed concern about budget priorities given tight revenue conditions.

Procedural actions: Representative Okerlund moved adoption of the first substitute and the committee adopted it unanimously; later Representative Kyle moved to move to the next agenda item, a motion the committee approved, which effectively postponed a final committee recommendation on passage of the bill. The sponsor said he would continue to work with stakeholders and asked that the bill be scheduled again for consideration.

Next steps: the measure has its first substitute adopted, but the committee deferred a final favorable recommendation and will revisit the bill at a future hearing; the sponsor indicated alignment with federal credit criteria to reduce administrative burden.","The committee adopted a first substitute to HB 389 to create state income tax credits for employer‑provided childcare (20% construction credit; 10% operating/contract credits). After testimony and debate, members voted to move on to the next item rather than conclude final committee action; sponsor said he will continue to refine the measure.","actionData","errors"]

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