 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 526 2026 General Session Student Welfare Check Amendments by Welton, Doug |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(634,800) | $(105,800) | $(740,600) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Federal Funds | $0 | $75,100 | $75,100 |
| Federal Funds, One-time | $12,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $12,500 | $75,100 | $75,100 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase federal funds to the Department of Health and Human Services by $75,100 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $12,500 one-time in FY 2027.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Federal Funds | $0 | $75,100 | $75,100 |
| Federal Funds, One-time | $12,500 | $0 | $0 |
| General Fund | $0 | $634,800 | $634,800 |
| General Fund, One-time | $105,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $118,300 | $709,900 | $709,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Health and Human Services $634,800 ongoing from the General Fund and $75,100 ongoing from federal funds beginning in FY 2027, as well as, $105,800 one-time from the General Fund and $12,500 one-time from federal funds in FY 2026 to implement the welfare checks on chronically absent students as outlined in the bill.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(105,800) | $(634,800) | $(634,800) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram