Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 147 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Government Form Submission Amendments

by Teuscher, Jordan D.

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 likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct. $0 $5,000 $5,000
Dept. of Public Safety Rest. Acct., One-time $0 $(5,000) $33,000
Federal Funds, One-time $0 $0 $800
General Fund, One-time $0 $0 $31,300
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $70,100

Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by $19,600 from the General Fund and $800 in Federal Funds one-time in FY 2028 to develop electronic options for all forms. The agency has indicated that $1,800 could be absorbed. Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures for Department of Natural Resources by $11,700 one-time in FY 2028 from the General Fund to transition documents to an electronic submission system. Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures for the Department of Public Safety by $33,000 one-time and $5,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2028 from the Department of Public Safety Restricted Account for staff time to digitize forms within the Driver License Division.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $0 $(70,100)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures for all local governments with non-exempt forms. Costs will vary depending on the quantity and complexity of the forms, with an estimated range of $10 to $200 per form.

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 does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.