Fiscal Note
H.B. 153 1st Sub. (Buff)
2025 General Session
Hunting Amendments
by Shipp, Rex P.
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(60,500) $0 $(60,500)
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
General Fund $0 $(60,500) $(60,500)
General Fund, One-time $0 $0 $0
Expendable Receipts $0 $834,000 $834,000
Expendable Receipts, One-time $0 $0 $0
Commerce Service Account $0 $(6,600) $(6,600)
Commerce Service Account, One-
time
$0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $0 $766,900 $766,900
Enactment of this legislation could decrease revenue to the Commerce Service Account by $67,100
ongoing begin in FY 2026 due to less fines and renewal fees collected. This, along with the $6,600
expenditure savings listed below, could reduce the year-end transfer from the Commerce Service
Account to the General Fund by $60,500 ongoing in FY 2026. The legislation could also generate
an estimated $834,000 ongoing in FY 2026 to the new Guide, Outfitter, and Spotter Fund from the
new fees. To the extent that more people are convicted as a result of this bill and pay their financial
obligation, this could increase revenue/case in the following amounts: (1) General Fund $290; (2)
Court Security $38.
Expenditures FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Commerce Service Account $0 $(6,600) $(6,600)
Commerce Service Account, One-
time
$0 $0 $0
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only)
$0 $205,500 $205,500
New Account Created By Bill (FN
Only), One-time
$0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $198,900 $198,900
Enactment of this legislation could reduce the costs to the Commerce Service Account by $6,600
ongoing beginning in FY 2026 due to the decrease in hunting guide case that Commerce would
have to investigate. This legislation could also cost the Division of Wildlife Resources an estimated
H.B. 153 1st Sub. (Buff)
2025/02/04 14:57, Lead Analyst: Ivan Djambov, Attorney: Owen, P. $205,500 ongoing from the new Guide, Outfitter, and Spotter Fund for additional staff and resources,
starting in FY 2026.
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Net All Funds $0 $568,000 $568,000
Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this bill could increase revenue to local governments by about $350/case for fines/fees.
Local government entities could experience the following estimated expenditures: 1. Prosecutors -
$812 per case; 2. Public Defense - $975 per case; 3. County Jails - unknown increase at about $83/
day/offender in incarceration costs; 4. Local Justice Court - unknown increase.
Individuals & Businesses UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this legislation repeals the regulation of hunting guides and outfitters by the Division
of Professional Licensing, which could result in this industry to no longer having to pay current fees
and penalties, leading to an estimated cumulative cost reduction of $67,100 per year. Enactment
could also require an estimated 1,822 outfitters, guides, and spotters to pay new annual registration
fees to the Division of Wildlife Resources, with an estimated cumulative total impact of $834,000 per
year on the industry. To the extent that individuals violate provisions of this bill, this could cost certain
offenders about $680/case, however the total amount is unknown.
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
Notes on Notes
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H.B. 153 1st Sub. (Buff)
2025/02/04 14:57, Lead Analyst: Ivan Djambov, Attorney: Owen, P.