National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and Legislature Base Budget

HB 7 is a budget bill that allocates funding for Utah state government operations during fiscal years 2025 (2024-2025) and 2026 (2025-2026). It provides $142.5 million for operating and capital budgets in fiscal year 2026, including $72.8 million from the General Fund, primarily supporting the Utah National Guard, Capitol Preservation Board, and legislative offices. The bill does not create new policies but adjusts existing funding levels for these state agencies. It directly affects state government operations and the agencies listed in the budget allocations.