 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 177 2026 General Session ROTC Resident Student Status by Koford, Jill |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $(2,803,300) | $(2,803,300) |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $(2,803,300) | $(2,803,300) |
Enactment of this legislation could reduce tuition revenues for institutions of higher education by an aggregate of $2,803,300 annually beginning in FY27. This would be broken down as follows: Southern Utah University, $261,900; University of Utah, $1,850,600; Utah State University, $472,600; Utah Tech University, $134,600; Utah Valley University, $61,600; and Weber State University, $22,000.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(2,803,300) | $(2,803,300) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation could reduce tuition costs for ROTC students newly classified as resident students. The amount would vary based on the institution attended, but the average savings would be $20,000 per year impacting 140 students for total savings of $2,803,300 beginning in FY27.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.