Fiscal Note
H.B. 53
2025 General Session
Unsecured Load Amendments
by Ivory, Ken
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(45,700) $(45,700)
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Court Security Account (GFR) $0 $1,500 $1,500
Court Security Account (GFR),
One-time
$200 $0 $0
Surcharge Fines $0 $11,500 $11,500
Surcharge Fines, One-time $1,800 $0 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $1,632,800 $1,632,800
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only), One-time
$176,400 $0 $0
Total Revenues $178,400 $1,645,800 $1,645,800
Enactment of this legislation could increase state revenues to the Courts by $13,000 ongoing from
increased court fees beginning in FY 2026 and $2,000 one-time in FY 2025. This could also result in
an increase of $1,632,800 ongoing from vehicle registration and unsecured load fees into the newly
created Litter Abatement Expendable Special Revenue Fund beginning in FY 2026 and $176,400 one-
time in FY 2025.
Expenditures FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
General Fund, One-time $45,700 $0 $0
Transportation Fund $0 $30,000 $30,000
Transportation Fund, One-time $0 $0 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $13,700 $13,700
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only), One-time
$0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $45,700 $43,700 $43,700
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Environmental Quality $13,700 ongoing
from the Litter Abatement Expendable Special Revenue Fund beginning in FY 2026 for fee and data
management. This could also cost the Division of Environmental Quality $30,200 one-time from the
General Fund for database updates, education, and outreach for the unsecure load fee. This could
H.B. 53
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in FY 2026 to manage the Litter Abatement Fund.
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Net All Funds $132,700 $1,602,100 $1,602,100
Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this bill could require local governments to collect, manage, and submit an annual report
and impose new fees which could increase local government revenues.
Individuals & Businesses UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this legislation could cause individuals to pay a $3 in additional vehicle registration fees
totaling $90,000 in FY 2025 and $1,140,000 beginning in FY 2026. This could also cause increased
court fees for individuals caught violating the "lighted materials" provisions of this bill at $220 per case
beginning in FY 2025. This could also increase fees to $10 per load for businesses and individuals
with an unsecured load at a land fill.
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
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2025/01/17 08:42, Lead Analyst: Rachel Boe, Attorney: Orton, K.