 | Fiscal NoteS.B. 134 2026 General Session Appellate Court Amendments by Wilson, Chris H. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(2,790,800) | $(1,787,600) | $(4,578,400) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $2,790,800 | $2,790,800 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $1,787,600 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $4,578,400 | $2,790,800 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Supreme Court division $1,770,200 one-time from the General Fund for construction of new chambers and modifications to the bench ($1,680,000), courtroom technology ($69,900), and IT equipment ($20,300). It could also cost $1,472,400 ongoing from the General Fund for the salary and benefits of two new justices ($793,800), four law clerks ($557,400), a judicial assistant ($86,200), and operational expenses for these positions ($35,000). It could also cost the Court of Appeals $17,400 one-time from the General Fund to IT equipment and $1,318,400 ongoing from the General Fund for the salary and benefits of two new justices ($761,000), and four law clerks ($557,400).
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(4,578,400) | $(2,790,800) |
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 does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.