 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 33 (Buff) 2026 General Session Political Signs Amendments by Teuscher, Jordan D. (Vickers, Evan J.) |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this bill and pay their financial obligation, this could increase revenue/case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $290; (2) Court Security $38.
| 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 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost estimated $2,500 ongoing to all counties for handling removed signs. Enactment of this bill could also increase revenue to local governments by about $350 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $975 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders about $680 per case, however the total amount is unknown.
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.