 | Fiscal Note2nd Sub. H.B. 536 (Gray) 2026 General Session Criminal Conduct on Public Lands Amendments by Barlow, Stewart |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(1,900) | $(900) | $(2,800) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could result in increased revenue to the Public Lands Restoration and Protection Fund of $10,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| General Fund, One-time | $900 | $0 | $0 |
| New Account Created By Bill (FN Only) | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Total Expenditures | $900 | $11,900 | $11,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement $10,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for restoration of damages resulting from defacement of public lands and antiquities. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Government Operations $1,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 and $900 one-time from the General Fund for account creation and maintenance.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(900) | $(1,900) | $(1,900) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
To the extent that individuals convicted of violations of the sections specified in this bill are ordered to pay restitution of damages, enactment of this legislation could cause individuals to pay additional variable amounts in restitution payments for each violation, beginning in FY 2027. Aggregate cost is estimated at $10,000.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.