Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 327

2026 General Session

Occupational Licensing Amendments

by Johnson, John D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $55,000 $0 $55,000


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
General Fund $0 $55,000 $55,000
Total Revenues $0 $55,000 $55,000

Enactment of this legislation could reduce licensing revenue by $9,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027. This, combined with the reduction in expenditures listed below, could increase the year-end transfer from the Commerce Service Account to the General Fund by $55,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $(64,000) $(64,000)
Total Expenditures $0 $(64,000) $(64,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce costs to the Department of Commerce from the Commerce Service Account by $64,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 due to the removal of four licenses and the associated administration costs.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $119,000 $119,000
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 the number of people paying a $32 to $47 licensing fee by 434, which would aggregate to a reduction of $9,000 in payments.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium reduction in 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.