Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 392

2026 General Session

Constitutional Court Amendments

by MacPherson, Matt

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(2,036,600) $(294,300) $(2,330,900)


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 $2,036,600 $2,036,600
General Fund, One-time $0 $294,300 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $2,330,900 $2,036,600

Enactment of this bill could cost the Courts about $279,900 one-time and $2,036,600 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund to establish a new Constitutional Court as outlined in the bill. This estimate includes costs for: three judgeships, 6 judicial assistants, two law clerks, and IT infrastructure. This could also cost the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) about $14,400 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2027 to staff the related judicial nominating commission as outlined in the bill.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(2,330,900) $(2,036,600)
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.