Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 198

2026 General Session

Water Project Management Amendments

by Sandall, Scott D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(15,000) $(15,000)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
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, One-time $5,000 $10,000 $10,000
Total Expenditures $5,000 $10,000 $10,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Natural Resources $5,000 one-time in FY 2026, $10,000 one-time in FY 2027, and $10,000 one-time in FY 2028 from the General Fund for rule making, process establishment, and to create an office inside the Division of Water Resources. The agency has indicated it can absorb these costs.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(5,000) $(10,000) $(10,000)
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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram