 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 259 (Green) 2026 General Session Evidence Declaration Amendments by Weiler, Todd |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(2,917,300) | $0 | $(2,917,300) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this legislation and pay their financial obligation, this could increase state revenue per case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $70; (2) Court Security $38.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $2,917,300 | $2,917,300 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $2,917,300 | $2,917,300 |
Enactment of this bill could cost the Office of the Attorney General $2,917,300 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 for estimated legal review time requirements.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(2,917,300) | $(2,917,300) |
To the extent that local prosecutors do not currently meet legal review standards outlined in this bill, in aggregate this could cost counties up to $22.5 million ongoing in attorney/paralegal time to review. Also, Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to local governments by about $230 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $900 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83 per day per offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this legislation, this could cost certain offenders about $340 per case; however, the total amount is unknown.
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.