Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 19

2026 General Session

Drinking Water Utilities Amendments

by Jack, Colin W.

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
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

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


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Federal Funds $0 $36,500 $36,500
Federal Funds, One-time $2,900 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $2,900 $36,500 $36,500

Enactment of this Legislation could cost the Department of Environmental Quality $2,900 one-time and $36,500 ongoing from federal funds to provide training and technical assistance to community water systems in developing their security plans, to develop a reporting structure for drinking water systems, and to draft an annual report on security incidents. The agency has indicated they can absorb this cost from previously authorized federal funds.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(2,900) $(36,500) $(36,500)
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 small 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.