 | Fiscal Note2nd Sub. H.B. 25 (Gray) 2026 General Session Candidate Petition Amendments by Shepherd, Lisa |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $56,300 | $(3,300) | $53,000 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $(56,300) | $(56,300) |
| General Fund, One-time | $3,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $3,300 | $(56,300) | $(56,300) |
Enactment of this legislation would reduce costs for the Lt. Governor’s Office by ($59,600) ongoing from the General Fund starting in FY 2027 by eliminating the responsibility for signature verification. Enactment could also cost the Lt. Governor’s Office estimated $3,300 one-time in FY 2026 and $3,300 ongoing in FY 2027 from the General Fund in staff time for signature verification.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(3,300) | $56,300 | $56,300 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost local governments an estimated $0.50 per verified signature, resulting in a cumulative impact of $155,000 every other year beginning in FY 2027. The legislation would also shift signature verification responsibilities to counties, with costs varying by county size and capacity and totaling at least $59,600 ongoing statewide starting in FY 2027.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.