Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

5th Sub. H.B. 372 (Salmon)

2026 General Session

Child Welfare Changes

by Lisonbee, Karianne

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(96,800) $0 $(96,800)


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
General Fund $0 $96,800 $96,800
Total Expenditures $0 $96,800 $96,800

Enactment of this bill could cost the Guardian ad Litem about $95,800 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 for evaluation and assessment requirements. This bill could also cost the Legislature about $1,000 ongoing from the General Fund in per diem/travel expenses over the same time period.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(96,800) $(96,800)
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.