H.B. 538
2023/02/24 08:40, Lead Analyst: Alexander R. Wilson Attorney: AH1
Fiscal Note
H.B. 538
2023 General Session
Water Usage Amendments
by Owens, D.
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $0 $0
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
Expenditures FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Net All Funds $0 $0 $0
Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this bill could result in an estimated revenue reduction of 10% for water suppliers in
the Great Salt Lake basin that will vary based on region, weather, and water rates charged. This bill
could result in an estimated cost of $5,273,800 statewide for local entities to create a shoulder season
enforcement program and mail violation notifications. This bill could also generate revenue for local
entities in the following amounts: 1) $45 for first violations; 2) $90 for subsequent violations. Assuming
5% of individuals in the Great Salt Lake basin violated the provisions of this bill and a 100% collection
rate, local entities could generate the following estimated revenue: 1) $1,701,000 for first violations; 2)
$3,402,000 for subsequent violations.
Individuals & Businesses UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this bill could result in an estimated revenue reduction of 10% for water suppliers in the
Great Salt Lake basin that will vary based on region, weather, and water rates charged. This bill could
also cost individuals the following amounts: 1) $45 for first violations; 2) $90 for subsequent violations.
Assuming 5% of individuals in the Great Salt Lake basin violated the provisions of this bill and a 100%
collection rate, it could have the following total costs to individuals: 1) $1,701,000 for first violations; 2)
$3,402,000 for subsequent violations. H.B. 538
2023/02/24 08:40, Lead Analyst: Alexander R. Wilson Attorney: AH1
Regulatory Impact UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation could result in a medium increase in 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.
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