Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 398 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Towing Dispatch Amendments

by Peterson, Thomas W.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(500,000) $0 $(500,000)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $(450,000) $(450,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(450,000) $(450,000)

Enactment of this legislation could decrease revenue to the Department of Public Safety by $450,000 ongoing in dedicated credits beginning in FY 2027 due to lost dispatch vendor fees.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $500,000 $500,000
Total Expenditures $0 $500,000 $500,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Public Safety $500,000 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 to hire towing dispatchers.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(950,000) $(950,000)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost local governments an unknown amount beginning in FY 2027 due to lost dispatch vendor fee revenue.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could decrease towing dispatch vendor expenditures by an unknown amount beginning in FY 2027 for fees paid to state or local governments.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in 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.