H.B. 63
2023/01/17 09:02, Lead Analyst: Amanda Kilian Attorney: KPG
Fiscal Note
H.B. 63
2023 General Session
Office of Rail Safety
by Schultz, M.
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(259,500) $(259,500)
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $0 $259,500
Total Revenues $0 $0 $259,500
Enactment of this legislation could result in increased revenue from fees set for certain investigation
and enforcement activities by the Department of Transportation that must total an amount not less
than the amount required to regulate railroads and carry out the duties of the new Office of Rail Safety.
The Department of Transportation indicated at least 2.0 Rail Safety Inspector FTEs would be needed
at a cost of $259,500 in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. It is assumed the Department of Transportation
will collect at least $259,500 in fee revenue beginning in fiscal year 2025. The total amount of fees to
be collected are not known and an estimate cannot be determined at this time.
Expenditures FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
General Fund, One-time $0 $259,500 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $0 $259,500
Total Expenditures $0 $259,500 $259,500
Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures by $259,500 in fiscal years 2024 and 2025
related to hiring 2.0 Rail Safety Inspectors FTEs. It is assumed expenditures will be paid from the
General Fund in fiscal year 2024 and then will be paid from the new Office of Rail Safety account in
fiscal year 2025 when the Department of Transportation begins collecting fees. The bill authorizes the
Department of Transportation to charge fees equal to costs needed to administer the provisions of the
bill that could offset costs related to administrative duties and salaries of FTEs.
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Net All Funds $0 $(259,500) $0 H.B. 63
2023/01/17 09:02, Lead Analyst: Amanda Kilian Attorney: KPG
Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
The Utah Transit Authority could experience increased costs related to the Department of
Transportation charging a fee for conducting certain required inspections. The Department of
Transportation indicates at least 2.0 Rail Safety Inspector FTEs would be needed at a cost of
$259,500 in fiscal year 2024 and 2025. It is assumed all rail entities within the state will pay at least
$259,500 in fee revenue beginning in fiscal year 2025. The total amount of fees to be paid are not
known and an estimate cannot be determined at this time.
Individuals & Businesses UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Private rail companies could experience increased costs related to the Department of Transportation
charging a fee for conducting certain required inspections. The Department of Transportation indicates
at least 2.0 Rail Safety Inspector FTEs would be needed at a cost of $259,500 in fiscal year 2024 and
2025. It is assumed all rail entities within the state will pay at least $259,500 in fee revenue beginning
in fiscal year 2025. The total amount of fees to be paid are not known and an estimate cannot be
determined at this time.
Regulatory Impact UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or
businesses.
Performance Evaluation JR1-4-601
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.
Notes on Notes
Fiscal notes estimate the direct costs or revenues of enacting a bill. The Legislature uses them to balance the budget. They do not measure a bill's
benefits or non-fiscal impacts like opportunity costs, wait times, or inconvenience. A fiscal note is not an appropriation. The Legislature decides
appropriations separately.