Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

2nd Sub. H.B. 179 (Gray)

2026 General Session

Milk Amendments - As Amended

by Chevrier, Kristen

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
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $(21,000) $(21,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(21,000) $(21,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce Dedicated Credit revenue to the Department of Agriculture and Food by $21,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from not charging producers for monthly testing of raw milk.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $(101,000) $(101,000)
Total Expenditures $0 $(101,000) $(101,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce expenditures by the Department of Agriculture and Food by $101,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from prohibiting raw milk producer facility inspections and product testing except during a cease and desist order.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $80,000 $80,000
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 could reduce testing fees paid to the state by raw milk producers by $21,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from no longer requiring monthly product testing.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in 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.