 | Fiscal Note2nd Sub. H.B. 125 (Gray) 2026 General Session Department of Natural Resources Related Modifications Amendments by Shipp, Rex P. (Hinkins, David P.) |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(500) | $(5,000,000) | $(5,000,500) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction Account (GFR) | $0 | $(24,400) | $(24,400) |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $(24,400) | $(24,400) |
Enactment of this legislation exempts owners of certain vessels from paying the aquatic invasive species fee, which could reduce the revenues to the Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction Restricted Account by estimated $24,400 per year, starting FY 2027. To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this bill and pay their financial obligation, this could increase revenue/case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $290; (2) Court Security $38.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $500 | $500 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $5,000,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $5,000,500 | $500 |
Enactment of this legislation appropriates $5,000,000 one-time General Fund to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for costs incurred related to litigation concerning the state's interests in water. This legislation could also cost DNR $500 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 from adding an additional member to the Board of the Utah Geological Survey.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(5,024,900) | $(24,900) |
Enactment of this bill could increase revenue to local governments by about $350 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $975 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
Enactment of this legislation exempts owners of certain vessels from paying the $20 aquatic invasive species fee, which would save the boating industry an estimated total of $24,400 per year, starting in FY 2027. To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders about $680 per case, however the total amount is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.