Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.J.R. 6

2026 General Session

Joint Resolution Amending Court Rules Regarding Medical Malpractice

by Sandall, Scott D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(41,400) $0 $(41,400)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $2,400 $2,400
General Fund $0 $(2,400) $(2,400)
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to the General Fund by $2,400 ongoing, beginning in FY 2027, as a result of spending from the Commerce Service Account shown below. Spending from the Commerce Service Account reduces the year-end transfer to the General Fund.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Commerce Service Account $0 $2,400 $2,400
General Fund $0 $39,000 $39,000
Total Expenditures $0 $41,400 $41,400

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Courts $39,000 ongoing from the General Fund beginning in FY 2027 for processing an estimated six instances of a second trial. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Department of Commerce $2,400 ongoing from the Commerce Service Account beginning in FY 2027 for staff support and oversight.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(41,400) $(41,400)
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 likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

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.