 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 402 (Buff) 2026 General Session EMS Controlled Substance Licensing Amendments by Wilcox, Ryan D. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $86,100 | $(39,900) | $46,200 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $95,500 | $95,500 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $114,200 | $114,200 |
| Commerce Service Account, One-time | $0 | $39,900 | $0 |
| General Fund | $0 | $86,100 | $86,100 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $(39,900) | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $295,800 | $295,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase fines and fees revenue to the Commerce Service Account by $200,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2027. This, combined with the expenditures listed below, could increase the year-end transfer from the Commerce Service Account to the General Fund by $86,100 ongoing beginning in FY 2027, but decrease the year-end transfer by $39,900 one-time in FY 2027. Enactment of this legislation could also increase Dedicated Credit revenue to the Attorney General's Office by $95,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $95,500 | $95,500 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $114,200 | $114,200 |
| Commerce Service Account, One-time | $0 | $39,900 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $249,600 | $209,700 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase costs to the Department of Commerce by $114,200 ongoing from the Commerce Service Account beginning in FY 2027 and $39,900 one-time from the Commerce Service Account in FY 2027 for staff support to establish and maintain this new license, as well as a portion going to the Attorney General's Office for legal support. Additionally, enactment of this legislation could increase costs to the Attorney General's Office by $95,500 ongoing from Dedicated Credits beginning in FY 2027 for staff support to assist Commerce.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $46,200 | $86,100 |
Enactment of this legislation could result in about 801 locations paying for a $200 controlled substance licensing fee, which would aggregate to about $160,200 in fee revenue beginning in FY 2027. Additionally, an estimated 8 locations could pay a $5,000 fine, which would aggregate to $40,100, or $200,300 in total
Enactment of this legislation could require locations to pay a $200 controlled substance licensing fee to obtain the license, though the aggregate amount is unknown. Additionally, some license holders could pay a $5,000 fine for breaking the licensing rules, though the aggregate is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium increase in 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