Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 312 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Civics Education Modifications

by Auxier, Tiara (Ivory, Ken)

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(34,100) $(87,500) $(121,600)


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
Income Tax Fund $0 $34,100 $34,100
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $87,500 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $121,600 $34,100

Enactment of this legislation could cost Utah State Board of Education $34,125 ongoing and $87,500 one-time from the Income Tax Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 to develop instructional material, professionally train educators, and administer and manage curriculum statewide in collaboration with Utah Valley University.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(121,600) $(34,100)
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 does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.