Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 137 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Violent Crime Clearance Rate Amendments

by Clancy, Tyler

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(10,500) $(9,500) $(20,000)


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

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


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $10,500 $10,500
General Fund, One-time $900 $8,600 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) $0 $250,000 $250,000
Total Expenditures $900 $269,100 $260,500

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Government Operations $900 one-time and $1,900 ongoing from the General Fund to create and manage the new fund. It could also cost the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice $17,200 one-time and $8,600 ongoing from the General Fund to set up and manage the grant process. Also, the bill appropriates $250,000 ongoing from the Violent Crime Clearance Rate Fund created in the bill. The amount available for distribution is dependent on donations or other sources as outlined in the bill.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(900) $(269,100) $(260,500)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation creates a fund to award competitive and other grants to local law enforcement agencies. Receiving a grant would increase revenue to the agency. However, with the primary source of revenue being donations the exact amount is unknown.

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

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram