Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 231

2026 General Session

Restaurant Tax Repeal Amendments

by Thurston, Norman K

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
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
State Tax Commission Administrative Charge Account (GFR), One-time $0 $46,500 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $46,500 $0

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Tax Commission $46,500 one-time in FY 2027 from the State Tax Commission Administrative Charge Account for programming and system testing.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(46,500) $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could increase or decrease a county's revenue, depending on its tax base, and in aggregate could decrease local revenue by approximately $680,000 as a result of the shifts between taxable bases within counties.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Taxpayers may see either an increased or decreased tax liability depending on the volume of their purchases within the two tax bases and their relative rates. In aggregate taxpayers are expected to pay approximately $680,000 less in taxes.

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.