 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 212 (Buff) 2026 General Session County Formation Amendments by Teuscher, Jordan D. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that a new county feasibility study is conducted, enactment of this legislation could cost multiple agencies an unknown amount one-time from providing cost estimates to the study for new county impacts on systems and processes.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that municipalities propose the creation of a new county via resolution, enactment of this legislation could cost a municipality $300 to $500 to adopt a resolution supporting the creation of a new county. The aggregate cost is estimated to be $3,500 as about 9 municipalities would need to adopt similar resolutions to meet bill thresholds. Enactment of this legislation could cost a petitioning municipality an estimated $4,500 or more one-time for a new county feasibility study and an estimated $1,100 or more one-time for modifications if requested. The aggregate impact to petitioning municipalities is estimated to be $40,000 or more one-time for a new county feasibility study and an estimated $10,000 or more one-time for modifications, if requested, assuming 9 municipalities adopt triggering resolutions.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
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.