Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.J.R. 30 (Buff)

2026 General Session

House Joint Resolution to Approve the Transfer of Land

by Snider, Casey

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


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Closing Nonlapsing, One-time $0 $(60,000,000) $(45,000,000)
Beginning Nonlapsing, One-time $0 $0 $60,000,000
Sovereign Lands Mgt (GFR), One-time $0 $70,000,000 $0
Total Revenues $0 $10,000,000 $15,000,000

Enactment of this resolution could increase revenue to the Sovereign Lands Management Account by up to $70,000,000 one-time in FY 2027 from complying with the terms of a settlement related to the ownership of Sovereign Lands in proximity to the Great Salt Lake.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Sovereign Lands Mgt (GFR), One-time $0 $10,000,000 $15,000,000
Total Expenditures $0 $10,000,000 $15,000,000

Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures by the Department of Natural Resources from the Sovereign Lands Management Account by $10,000,000 in FY 2027 and by $15,000,000 one-time in FY 2028 from complying with the terms of a settlement related to the ownership of Sovereign Lands in proximity to the Great Salt Lake.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $0 $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.