H.B. 538 1st Sub. (Buff)
2023/02/28 13:18, Lead Analyst: Alexander R. Wilson Attorney: AH1
Fiscal Note
H.B. 538 1st Sub. (Buff)
2023 General Session
Water Usage Amendments
by Owens, D. (Owens, Doug.)
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(4,500) $(2,000) $(6,500)
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
General Fund $0 $4,500 $4,500
General Fund, One-time $0 $2,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $6,500 $4,500
Enactment of this bill could cost the Division of Water Resources $4,500 ongoing and $2,000 one-time
in FY 2024 from the General Fund to publish water conservation estimates.
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Net All Funds $0 $(6,500) $(4,500)
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 $4,188,800 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. H.B. 538 1st Sub. (Buff)
2023/02/28 13:18, Lead Analyst: Alexander R. Wilson Attorney: AH1
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.
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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