Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

2nd Sub. H.B. 473 (Gray)

2026 General Session

Colorado River Authority Amendments

by Chew, Scott H.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $1,900 $0 $1,900


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
Colorado River Authority of Utah Restricted Account (GFR) $0 $(1,699,800) $(1,699,800)
General Fund $0 $(1,900) $(1,900)
Total Expenditures $0 $(1,701,700) $(1,701,700)

Enactment of this legislation decreases expenditures in the Governor's Office by $5,333,600 ongoing starting in FY 2027 from various sources and increases expenditures by an equivalent amount in the Department of Natural Resources from moving where the Colorado River Authority is housed organizationally. Enactment of this legislation also reduces an ongoing $1,638,500 General Fund transfer to the newly repealed Colorado River Authority Restricted Account and appropriates an equivalent amount to the Department of Natural Resources starting in FY 2027. Finally, enactment of this legislation could reduce General Fund expenditures by $1,900 ongoing starting in FY 2027 for the Department of Government Operations from repealing a general fund restricted account.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $1,701,700 $1,701,700
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.