Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 479

2026 General Session

Election Code Modifications

by Burton, Jefferson S.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(12,600) $(228,000) $(240,600)


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
General Fund $0 $12,600 $12,600
General Fund, One-time $0 $228,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $240,600 $12,600

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Lt. Governor's Office estimated $228,000 one-time and $12,600 ongoing from the General Fund, starting in FY 2027, for voter outreach campaign and additional staff time.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(240,600) $(12,600)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a total cost to local governments of an estimated $934,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $10,074,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for additional staff and equipment.

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.