Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

3rd Sub. H.B. 25 (Cherry)

2026 General Session

Candidate Petition Amendments

by Shepherd, Lisa

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(77,500) $(11,200) $(88,700)


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
General Fund $0 $77,500 $77,500
General Fund, One-time $0 $11,200 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $88,700 $77,500

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Lt. Governor’s Office an estimated $11,200 one-time for rulemaking and an estimated $77,500 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 to reimburse counties for signature verification costs.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(88,700) $(77,500)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost local governments an estimated $155,000 every other year beginning in FY 2027 at $0.50 per verified signature, with the Lt. Governor required to reimburse counties for these costs.

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 likely will not change 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.