Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 154

2026 General Session

Water Loss Study Amendments

by Owens, Doug

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(10,000) $(10,000)


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
Federal Funds, One-time $300 $300 $0
General Fund, One-time $0 $10,000 $0
Total Expenditures $300 $10,300 $0

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 10,000 one-time in FY 2027 to prepare a study on water losses by public water systems as outlined in the bill. The department has indicated it can absorb this cost. This legislation could also cost the Department of Environmental Quality $300 one-time in FY 2026 and in FY 2027 from previously authorized Federal Funds to collaborate with DNR on the study. The department has indicated it can absorb this cost.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(300) $(10,300) $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

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.