Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 238

2026 General Session

Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning

by Albrecht, Carl R.

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
Public Utility Restricted Account (GFR) $0 $250,000 $250,000
Public Utility Restricted Account (GFR), One-time $0 $2,500 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $252,500 $250,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Public Service Commission $2,500 one-time from the Public Utility Restricted Account in FY 2027 and $250,000 ongoing from the Public Utility Restricted Account beginning in FY 2027 for staff support due to the new involvement in regional organizations and pulling independent market analysis.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(252,500) $(250,000)
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