H.B. 63 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023/02/10 10:42, Lead Analyst: Amanda Kilian Attorney: KPG
Fiscal Note
H.B. 63 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023 General Session
Office of Rail Safety
by Schultz, M. (Schultz, Mike.)
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(379,500) $(379,500)
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $0 $259,000
Total Revenues $0 $0 $259,000
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 rail safety. It is assumed the Department of Transportation will
collect at least $259,500 in fee revenue to cover costs identified below beginning in fiscal year 2025.
Expenditures FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
General Fund, One-time $0 $379,500 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $0 $259,000
Total Expenditures $0 $379,500 $259,000
Enactment of this legislation could increase expenditures by $379,500 one-time from the General
Fund in fiscal year 2024 and $259,500 ongoing from the new account created in this bill starting in
fiscal year 2025 related to hiring 2.0 Rail Safety Inspectors FTEs and 1.0 contractor. 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 $(379,500) $0
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 rail safety. It is assumed all rail entities within the state will pay at
least $259,500 in fee revenue beginning in fiscal year 2025. H.B. 63 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023/02/10 10:42, Lead Analyst: Amanda Kilian Attorney: KPG
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. All inspected rail entities could pay an
estimated $259,500 ongoing starting in fiscal year 2025.
Regulatory Impact UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents
or businesses.
Performance Evaluation JR1-4-601
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
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