 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 421 2026 General Session Hit and Run Amendments by Eliason, Steve |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(41,400) | $59,300 | $17,900 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Court Security Account (GFR) | $0 | $700 | $700 |
| General Fund | $0 | $73,600 | $73,600 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $74,300 | $74,300 |
Enactment of this bill could result in ongoing General Fund revenue of $73,600 from the assessment of fines and criminal surcharge fees beginning in FY 2027. This could also result in a $700 ongoing revenue increase to Court Security beginning in FY 2027. To the extent a judge orders participation in a 24-7 sobriety program, enactment of this legislation could increase dedicated credits to the Department of Public Safety by $60 per individual enrolled for supply fees. The aggregate revenue from the 24-7 program is unknown as judges decide participation on a case-by-case basis.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $(59,300) | $(20,600) |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $55,700 | $94,400 |
Enactment of this bill could cost a total of $45,300 from the General Fund in FY 2027, $84,000 in FY 2028, $90,900 in FY 2029, $97,700 in FY 2030, and $104,600 in each year thereafter. The cost breakdown is as follows: 1. Courts - $6,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for case processing; 2. Department of Corrections - $38,000 in FY 2027, $76,000 in FY 2028, $82,100 in FY 2029, $88,200 in FY 2030, and $94,300 in each year thereafter; 3. Board of Pardons and Parole - $800 in FY 2027, $1,500 in FY 2028, $2,300 in FY 2029, $3,000 in FY 2030, and $3,800 in each year thereafter. This assumes the following increases: 1. Prison - 1 additional 2-year commitments. Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Public Safety $10,400 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 for drug testing. To the extent a judge orders participation in a 24-7 sobriety program, enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Public Safety $60 in dedicated credits per individual enrolled for supply costs. The aggregate supply costs from the 24-7 program is unknown as judges decide participation on a case-by-case basis.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $18,600 | $(20,100) |
Enactment of this bill could result in an ongoing fine revenue decrease by an estimated $2,300 beginning in FY 2027. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditure impacts beginning in FY 2027: 1. Prosecutors - $25,200 increase; 2. Public Defense - $48,800 increase; 3. County Jails - unknown; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase. To the extent a judge orders participation in a 24-7 sobriety program, enactment of this legislation could increase fee revenue and corresponding costs to a participating county by $90 per enrolled individual for program administration and daily testing supplies. The aggregate costs and revenue collected by counties from the 24-7 program is unknown as judges decide participation on a case-by-case basis.
Individuals cited for violations could pay up to $1,900 per case for an aggregated cost of $72,000 in fines and surcharge fees beginning in FY 2027. To the extent a judge orders participation in a 24-7 sobriety program, enactment of this legislation could cost an enrolled individual $150 for the administration fee and daily testing supplies. The aggregate costs to individuals of the 24-7 program is unknown as judges decide on a case-by-case basis.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.