H.B. 538 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023/03/02 09:54, Lead Analyst: Alexander R. Wilson Attorney: AH1
Fiscal Note
H.B. 538 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023 General Session
Water Usage Amendments
by Owens, D. (Stratton, Keven.)
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. These impacts would
cease at the end of FY 2028 due to the sunset clause included in the bill.
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 ongoing 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. These impacts would cease at the end of FY 2028
due to the sunset clause included in the bill. H.B. 538 2nd Sub. (Gray)
2023/03/02 09:54, 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. These impacts would cease at the end of FY 2028 due to the
sunset clause included in the bill.
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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