Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 493 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Consumer Products Amendments

by Sawyer, Jake (Millner, Ann)

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(16,800) $(3,100) $(19,900)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $186,200 $186,200
Commerce Service Account $0 $16,800 $16,800
Commerce Service Account, One-time $3,100 $0 $0
General Fund $0 $(16,800) $(16,800)
General Fund, One-time $(3,100) $0 $0
Total Revenues $0 $186,200 $186,200

Enactment of this legislation may increase dedicated credit revenue to the Department of Agriculture and Food by $186,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 due to an increase in the aggregate fines. Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to the General Fund by $3,100 one-time in FY 2027 and $16,800 ongoing, beginning in FY 2027, due to spending from the Commerce Service Fund as shown below. Spending from the Commerce Service Fund impacts the year-end transfer to the General Fund. Inasmuch as a business is found in violation of this legislation, the fine payment could be $2,500 paid to the Commerce Service Fund. The aggregate amount is unknown.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $16,800 $16,800
Commerce Service Account, One-time $0 $3,100 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $19,900 $16,800

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Commerce $3,100 one-time from the Commerce Service Fund in FY 2027 and $16,800 ongoing from the Commerce Service Fund beginning in FY 2027 to investigate and enforce compliance of companies selling feminine hygiene products.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $166,300 $169,400
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 may increase aggregate fines paid by individuals violating weights and measures standards by $186,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 due to an increase in fine amount for such violations. Inasmuch as a business is found in violation of this legislation, the business could pay a fine of $2,500 for each violation. The aggregate amount is unknown.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in 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.