Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 16 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Solar Power Plant Amendments

by Jack, Colin W. (Hinkins, David P.)

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(2,400) $0 $(2,400)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to the Income Tax Fund by $350,000 per solar power plant project that permits or builds on specific types of land, though the aggregate is unknown.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $2,400 $2,400
Total Expenditures $0 $2,400 $2,400

Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food by $2,400 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 to provide the required consultation services. The agency has indicated that these costs can be absorbed.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(2,400) $(2,400)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.