Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 195

2026 General Session

Precious Metals Amendments

by Ivory, Ken

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(258,200) $(258,200)


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
Restricted Accounts (FN Only) $0 $30,400 $30,400
General Fund, One-time $0 $258,200 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $288,600 $30,400

Enactment of this legislation could increase costs to the Division of Finance by $258,200 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 for staff support to develop, integrate, and train people on the new precious metals-backed payment system and rule writing to govern the system. Additionally, enactment of this bill could cost the State Treasurer's office $30,400 from the State Treasurer Investment Management Fund ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for staff support to develop and issue a proposal and to continue the precious metals study. The State Treasurer's Office has indicated that they can absorb this cost.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(288,600) $(30,400)
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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram