 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 597 (Buff) 2026 General Session Alcohol Amendments by Burton, Jefferson S. (Stevenson, Jerry W.) |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent additional hotels qualify and obtain licenses, enactment of this legislation could increase license and application fee revenue to the Liquor Control Fund by $750 ongoing and an additional $250 one-time the first year for application and license fees. As the number of additional licenses is uncertain, the aggregate increase in Liquor Control Fund revenue is unknown.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Liquor Control Fund, One-time | $1,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $1,000 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services $1,000 one-time in FY 2026 from the Liquor Control Fund for calculation adjustments, which the Department can absorb.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(1,000) | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
To the extent additional hotels qualify and obtain licenses, enactment of this legislation could cost qualifying hotels $750 ongoing and an additional $250 one-time their first year for license fees. As the number of additional licenses is uncertain, the aggregate costs to hotel businesses is unknown.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.