Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. S.B. 141 (Green)

2026 General Session

Child Welfare Amendments

by Harper, Wayne A.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(12,100) $(2,000) $(14,100)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Federal Funds $0 $1,300 $1,300
Federal Funds, One-time $200 $0 $0
Total Revenues $200 $1,300 $1,300

Enactment of this legislation could increase federal funds revenue to the Department of Health and Human Services by $200 one-time in FY 2026 and $1,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Federal Funds $0 $1,300 $1,300
Federal Funds, One-time $200 $0 $0
General Fund $0 $12,100 $12,100
General Fund, One-time $2,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $2,200 $13,400 $13,400

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Child and Family Services $2,200 one-time in FY 2026 and $13,400 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 for personnel services to administer provisions of the bill. Of these amounts, $2,000 one-time and $12,100 ongoing would come from the General Fund, and the balance would come from federal funds. The agency indicates it can absorb the General Fund cost.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(2,000) $(12,100) $(12,100)
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.