 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 78 2026 General Session Nuclear Regulatory Amendments by Albrecht, Carl R. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(380,000) | $(60,900) | $(440,900) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $16,900 | $16,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could generate $16,900 ongoing in Dedicated Credits starting in FY 2027 for the Attorney General's internal service fund from assisting the Department of Environmental Quality with rule making and legal review.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| General Fund | $0 | $380,000 | $380,000 |
| General Fund, One-time | $60,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $60,900 | $396,900 | $396,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) $60,900 one-time in FY 2027 and $380,000 ongoing starting in FY 2027 from the General Fund to establish and staff the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Office. Enactment may also cost the Attorney General $16,900 ongoing from Dedicated Credits starting in FY 2027 to provide rule making and legal review for DEQ.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(60,900) | $(380,000) | $(380,000) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram