Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 490

2026 General Session

Water Optimization Reporting Amendments

by Owens, Doug

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(350,000) $(350,000)


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, One-time $100,000 $250,000 $0
Total Expenditures $100,000 $250,000 $0

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Natural Resources $100,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $250,000 one-time in FY 2027 from the General Fund to complete a study on the classification of water diversions.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(100,000) $(250,000) $0
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.