 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 76 (Buff) 2026 General Session Data Center Water Transparency Amendments - As Amended by Koford, Jill |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(60,000) | $(10,000) | $(70,000) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that operators of large data centers fail to submit the reports required by this legislation to the Division of Water Rights, the General Fund could see increased revenue of up to $10,000 per day of non-compliance starting in FY 2027. The amount in aggregate cannot be estimated at this time.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| General Fund, One-time | $10,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $10,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Natural Resources $10,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $60,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund for staff support to coordinate with the state's approximately 50 data centers, collect and verify data, publish aggregated information to their website, and undertake enforcement actions for noncompliance.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(10,000) | $(60,000) | $(60,000) |
To the extent that local governments approve a land use application for a large data center, those local governments will be required to notify the state.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
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.