 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 54 2026 General Session Boating Safety Education by Petersen, Michael 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 additional citations are issued as a result of this bill and individuals pay their financial obligation, this bill could increase revenue per case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $16; and (2) Court Security Account $38.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Boating (GFR) | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Boating (GFR), One-time | $0 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $50,000 | $20,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Outdoor Recreation estimated $20,000 one-time and $30,000 ongoing from the Boating Restricted Account for the development and maintenance of the new watercraft operator safety course, starting in FY 2027.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(50,000) | $(20,000) |
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, revenue to local governments could increase by about $66 per case for fines/fees. This bill could also cost justice courts an unknown amount in court processing costs.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders about $120 per case, however the total amount is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.