 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 283 (Green) 2026 General Session Court Fees and Administration Amendments by Weiler, Todd |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $3,360,000 | $0 | $3,360,000 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| General Fund | $0 | $3,360,000 | $3,360,000 |
| Online Court Assistance (GFR) | $0 | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $3,590,000 | $3,590,000 |
Enactment of this bill could increase ongoing revenue beginning in FY 2027 to the following accounts: 1. GFR - Online Court Assistance Account by $230,000; and 2. General Fund by $3,360,000.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Online Court Assistance (GFR) | $0 | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $230,000 | $230,000 |
Enactment of this bill could cost the Courts about $230,000 ongoing from the GFR-Online Court Assistance Program beginning in FY 2027 to support certain parties in preparing court filings.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $3,360,000 | $3,360,000 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Certain individuals could pay more as a result of this bill beginning in FY 2027, the breakdown is as follows: 1. About 5,750 filers through the Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) could pay $40 more, or $230,000 in aggregate; and 2. About 166,000 certain petitioners and other court filers could pay between $15-25 more in certain cases, or $3,360,000 in total.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.