Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 134

2026 General Session

Offender Transfer Amendments

by Acton, Cheryl K.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(99,000) $(77,000) $(176,000)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Interstate Cmpct for Adult Offender Sup. (GFR) $0 $23,700 $23,700
Total Revenues $0 $23,700 $23,700

Enactment of this legislation could result in $23,700 of increased ongoing fee collection from individuals requesting a transfer of supervision out of the state.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $99,000 $99,000
General Fund, One-time $77,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $77,000 $99,000 $99,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Board of Pardons and Parole $99,000 ongoing from the General Fund for one FTE and associated costs to process warrants as required by the bill, and $77,000 one-time from the General Fund for warrant system updates.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(77,000) $(75,300) $(75,300)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation would require local governments to assume the costs of transporting an interstate compact supervised individual back to Utah if a warrant requires the individual to be extradited. This responsibility could cost local governments an estimated $1,700 per extradition. However, the total amount is unknown.

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

Enactment of this legislation would cost offenders $90 to apply for a transfer of supervision to another state. This is a $40 increase over the current $50 fee to request a transfer. The total cost increase is estimated to be $23,700 ongoing.

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.