 | Fiscal Note4th Sub. H.B. 179 (Green) 2026 General Session Milk Amendments by Chevrier, Kristen (Sandall, Scott D.) |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $76,000 | $76,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $76,000 | $76,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase Dedicated Credit revenue to the Department of Agriculture and Food by $76,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from charging raw milk producers for quarterly inspections, monthly testing, and annual registrations. Previously exempt producers would no longer be exempt from inspection and testing requirements under this legislation.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase Dedicated Credit expenditures by the Department of Agriculture and Food by $2,800 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from testing, inspecting and registering previously exempt raw milk producers and also reducing the inspection frequency for previously non-exempt producers from monthly to quarterly.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $73,200 | $73,200 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation could increase inspection fees paid to the state by raw milk producers by $76,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for annual registration, quarterly inspections, and monthly testing. Previously exempt producers would no longer be exempt from inspection and testing requirements under this legislation.
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.