Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 231

2026 General Session

Energy User Property Tax Amendments

by Sandall, Scott D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(130,300) $(59,400) $(189,700)


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 $0 $130,300 $130,300
General Fund, One-time $59,400 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $59,400 $130,300 $130,300

Enactment of this legislation may cost the Tax Commission from the General Fund $59,400 one-time in FY 2026 for system modifications, and $130,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 to administer state-wide distribution of Large Load Customer property tax revenue.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(59,400) $(130,300) $(130,300)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation may shift up to $17 million of property tax revenue from taxing entities which contain large load customers to taxing entities which do not.

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.