 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 291 (Green) 2026 General Session Student Transportation Amendments by Buss, Emily |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(534,800) | $(534,800) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Income Tax Fund, One-time | $0 | $534,800 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $534,800 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation appropriates $500,000 one-time from the Income Tax Fund in FY 2027 for hazardous transportation costs. Enactment could also cost the State Board of Education $34,800 one-time from the Income Tax Fund in FY 2027 to administer grants for hazardous transportation routes as outlined in the bill.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(534,800) | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase costs for school districts in 1st–3rd class counties to expand student transportation services for unsafe routes; however, these costs may be offset by the one-time grant appropriation provided in the bill beginning in FY 2027.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
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