 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 59 (Buff) 2026 General Session Identification Verification Amendments by Eliason, Steve |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $(2,000) | $(2,000) |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $5,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $5,600 | $(2,000) | $(2,000) |
Enactment of this legislation could reduce fee revenue deposited as Dedicated Credits Revenue to the Department of Public Safety by approximately $2,000 annually beginning in FY 2027. Enactment of this legislation could also increase Dedicated Credits Revenue to the Department of Government Operations by $5,600 one-time in FY 2026, paid by the Department of Public Safety.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct., One-time | $5,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $5,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $11,200 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Public Safety $5,600 one-time from the Department of Public Safety Restricted Account in FY 2026, paid to the Department of Government Operations for software updates to the driver license processing software. This would be spent by the Division of Technology Services as dedicated credits.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(5,600) | $(2,000) | $(2,000) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Inasmuch as an individual voluntarily applies for a license with an interdicted person identifier, they will no longer need to pay the $7 fee. This would impact about 285 annually beginning in FY 2027 for an aggregate annual savings of $2,000
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.