 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 32 (Buff) 2026 General Session Signature Gathering and Verification Amendments by Cutler, Paul A. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(24,000) | $(59,500) | $(83,500) |
| 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 | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| General Fund, One-time | $59,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $59,500 | $24,000 | $24,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Lt. Governor’s Office an estimated $59,500 one-time in FY 2026 and $24,000 ongoing in FY 2027 from the General Fund for programming and staffing needs. However, the agency has indicated it can absorb $45,000 of the one-time cost and $20,000 of the ongoing cost within existing appropriations.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(59,500) | $(24,000) | $(24,000) |
Enactment of this legislation could result in a cumulative biennial cost of approximately $4,000 to all local governments from additional clerk duties related to petition notifications, certification, and record retention.
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.