 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 242 2026 General Session Initiative and Referendum Signature Gathering and Removal Amendments by Peterson, Karen M. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this bill and pay their financial obligation, this could increase revenue per case in the following amounts: 1. General Fund $1,070; and 2. Court Security $53.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that a case is filed in district court as a result of the charges in this bill, enactment of this legislation could cost the Courts $420 from the General Fund per case.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this bill could increase revenue to local governments by about $380/case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors $1,160 per case; 2. Public Defense $2,250 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; and 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain offenders about $1,500 per case, however the total amount is unknown.
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.