Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 43

2026 General Session

School Security Amendments

by Wilcox, Ryan D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(35,378,600) $0 $(35,378,600)


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
Uniform School Fund $0 $35,222,900 $35,222,900
Income Tax Fund $0 $155,700 $155,700
Total Expenditures $0 $35,378,600 $35,378,600

Enactment of this legislation could cost the State Board of Education $35,378,600 ongoing from the Uniform School Fund beginning in FY 2027 to provide grants to Local Education Agencies for the School Safety Support Program established in the bill. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the State Board of Education $155,700 ongoing from the Income Tax Fund beginning in FY 2027 for personnel services to administer the School Safety Support Program.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(35,378,600) $(35,378,600)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Estimates indicate that ongoing costs to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) may range from $7,900 to $2,940,100, which form the basis for the grant program referenced in the bill.

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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram