Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 116

2026 General Session

Criminal Fines Amendments

by Wilcox, Ryan D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $156,600 $0 $156,600
State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Surcharge Fines $0 $216,500 $216,500
General Fund $0 $156,600 $156,600
Total Revenues $0 $373,100 $373,100

Enactment of this legislation could increase General Fund revenue from the Courts by $156,600 and Court Surcharge Fines revenue by $216,500 ongoing beginning in FY27, paid by individuals with increased fine payments.

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 $373,100 $373,100
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to local courts by an aggregate of $83,800 beginning in FY27 due to increased fine payments from individuals.

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

Enactment of this legislation could result in an aggregate increased fine payment by individuals of $456,900 beginning in FY27. This would be paid by 102 individuals for an average fine increase of $4,500.

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.

Notes on Notes

Fiscal notes estimate the direct costs or revenues of enacting a bill. The Legislature uses them to balance the budget. They do not measure a bill's benefits or non-fiscal impacts like opportunity costs, wait times, or inconvenience. A fiscal note is not an appropriation. The Legislature decides appropriations separately.

2026/01/21 17:11, Lead Analyst Joseph Fitzgerald, Attorney: Larson, S.