Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 112

2026 General Session

Political Advertising Amendments

by Hayes, Sahara

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


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

Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to the General Fund by $1,000 per violation of political advertising requirements related to statewide, legislative, or federal offices, but the total impact is unknown.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.


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

Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to a political subdivision's general fund by $500 per violation of political advertising requirements related to municipal, county, or local school board offices, but the total impact is unknown.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost a person found guilty of violating the provisions of this bill $1,000 per violation for political advertising related to statewide, legislative, or federal offices, and $500 per violation for advertising related to municipal, county, or local school board offices. The total impact 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.