 | Fiscal NoteS.B. 260 2026 General Session Dangerous Weapons at Institutions of Higher Education by Blouin, Nate |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 $1,070; (2) Court Security $53.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that a case is filed in district court as a result of the charges in this legislation, enactment of this legislation could cost the Courts $420 from the General Fund per case.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase revenue to local governments by about $380 per case for fines/fees. Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors - $1,160 per case; 2. Public Defense - $2,250 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 $1,500 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.