Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 18

2026 General Session

Public Land Access Amendments

by Abbott, Nelson T.

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


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Wildlife Resources (GFR) $0 $(12,000) $(12,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(12,000) $(12,000)

Enacting this legislation could reduce the revenue for the Wildlife Resources Restricted Account from license sales by estimated $12,000 ongoing, starting in FY 2027.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(12,000) $(12,000)
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)

Enacting this legislation would eliminate the requirement for visitors to certain wildlife management areas to purchase a fishing, hunting, or combination license, resulting in a total cumulative cost reduction of $12,000 for an estimated 300 individuals.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction 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.