 | Fiscal Note2nd Sub. H.B. 431 (Gray) 2026 General Session Wildlife Crossing Amendments by Chew, Scott H. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(1,900) | $(12,600) | $(14,500) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $15,122,800 | $15,122,800 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $15,122,800 | $15,122,800 |
Enactment of this legislation would appropriate $2.0 million from the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 to the Wildlife Crossing Account created in the legislation. Enactment of this legislation also appropriates $13,097,800 one-time from the General Fund to the new account. Enactment of this legislation could also increase revenue to the Wildlife Crossing Account by $25,000 annually as a result of the registration checkoff provided.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 | $0 | $(2,000,000) | $(2,000,000) |
| Transportation Fund, One-time | $11,000 | $0 | $0 |
| General Fund | $0 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| General Fund, One-time | $12,600 | $0 | $0 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $2,025,000 | $2,025,000 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only), One-time | $0 | $13,097,800 | $0 |
| Wildlife Resources (GFR), One-time | $10,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $33,600 | $13,124,700 | $26,900 |
Enactment of this legislation would appropriate $2,000,000 annually from the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005’s current allocations to the new Wildlife Crossing Account for projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat connectivity and safeguarding livestock. Additionally, $25,000 in funds from the registration checkoff provided in the bill could be used for these same purposes. Enactment of this legislation would also appropriate $13,097,800 one-time General Fund to the new account, but offsets it with a corresponding reduction in the same amount to the Highway System Construction Special Projects Program in Transportation. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Natural Resources $10,000 one-time from the Wildlife Resources Restricted Account, the Department of Transportation $11,000 one-time from the Transportation Fund, and the Tax Commission $11,700 one-time from the General Fund, all in FY 2026, for programming related to the voluntary contributions. Enactment could also cost the Department of Government Operations $900 one-time in FY 2026 and $1,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from the General Fund to set up and administer the new account.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(33,600) | $1,998,100 | $15,095,900 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation provides a $1 checkoff contribution option to the Wildlife Crossing Account vehicle registration applicants. It is estimated that approximately 25,000 vehicle owners would donate $1 annually for aggregate costs of $25,000.
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.