Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

3rd Sub. H.B. 185 (Cherry)

2026 General Session

Carbon Credit Amendments

by Shelley, Troy

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(12,700) $(900) $(13,600)


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
General Fund $0 $12,700 $12,700
General Fund, One-time $900 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $900 $12,700 $12,700

Enactment of this legislation may cost the Department of Natural Resources $10,800 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 to administer the reporting requirement for the sale of carbon credits. The agency has indicated that this cost can be absorbed. Enactment of this legislation may also cost the Division of Finance $1,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $900 one-time in FY 2027 to create and maintain a new restricted account.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(900) $(12,700) $(12,700)
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.