![]() | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 329 (Buff) 2026 General Session State Employee Maternity and Leave Amendments by Defay, Ariel (Ballard, Melissa G.) | ![]() |
| 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 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local Education Agencies (LEAs) opting into the expanded postpartum leave as outlined in the bill may experience costs associated with hiring substitute teachers. The cost will vary depending on the LEA, but is estimated at approximately $540 for each additional week a teacher is out on leave and an estimated cost of $3.2 million statewide.
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 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

