Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

6th Sub. H.B. 44 (Ivory)

2026 General Session

School Security Personnel Standards

by Wilcox, Ryan D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(2,000) $(2,000)


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 $(54,500) $(54,500)
Income Tax Fund $0 $54,500 $54,500
Income Tax Fund, One-time $2,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $2,000 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could reduce costs for the Department of Public Safety by $54,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund and increase costs for the Utah State Board of Education by $54,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $2,000 one-time in FY 2026 from the Income Tax Fund for administering guardian stipends and obtaining panic alert devices for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(2,000) $0 $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost local education agencies (LEAs) $266,000 one-time in FY 2026 from School Safety and Support Grant Program funds or unrestricted funds for additional mandatory panic alert devices. Enactment of this legislation could cost LEAs with visitor management protocols an unknown amount in aggregate one-time in FY 2027, such as personnel costs for drafting procedures, visitor badges, signage, and technology services that resolve any system noncompliance. Additionally, this legislation could cost LEAs an unknown amount ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for staff training and needs assessments of visitor management protocols, which can be absorbed by existing personnel services.

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.