Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 81

2026 General Session

Flag Display Modifications

by Stoddard, Andrew

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $27,000 $4,500 $31,500


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

To the extent that entities are no longer found in violation of flag display provisions, the bill's enactment could reduce state General Fund revenue by $500 per violation per day.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $(27,000) $(27,000)
General Fund, One-time $(4,500) $0 $0
Total Expenditures $(4,500) $(27,000) $(27,000)

Enactment of this legislation could decrease expenditures for the Office of the State Auditor by $4,500 one-time in FY 2026 and $27,000 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027, due to the elimination of enforcement responsibility.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $4,500 $27,000 $27,000
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)

To the extent that individuals are no longer held in violation of flag display provisions, this bill could save certain offenders $500 per day per violation, however the total amount is unknown.

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.