Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 307

2026 General Session

Garnishment Fee Amendments

by Weiler, Todd

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(26,000) $(26,000)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $(9,000) $(9,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(9,000) $(9,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce the collection of wage garnishment fees by an estimated $9,000 ongoing in Dedicated Credits beginning in FY 2027.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund, One-time $14,300 $0 $0
Income Tax Fund, One-time $11,700 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $26,000 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Government Operations $14,300 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026 for changes in their system to reflect the new fee structure in the bill. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Tax Commission $11,700 one-time from the Income Tax Fund in FY 2026 for programming updates and testing.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(26,000) $(9,000) $(9,000)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce individuals' garnishment fee payments to the Department of Government Operations by an estimated $9,000 annually.

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.