Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 63

2026 General Session

Livestock Watering Amendments

by Chew, Scott H.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(20,000) $0 $(20,000)


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 $20,000 $20,000
Total Expenditures $0 $20,000 $20,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Water Rights $20,000 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 to administer and oversee water rights claims relating to livestock watering. The Division of Water Rights indicates that they can absorb this cost.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(20,000) $(20,000)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

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.