Fiscal Note
H.B. 354
2025 General Session
Criminal Justice Revisions
by Wilcox, Ryan D.
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(295,900) $(306,000) $(601,900)
State Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
Expenditures FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
General Fund $0 $295,900 $295,900
General Fund, One-time $208,000 $98,000 $0
Total Expenditures $208,000 $393,900 $295,900
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Tax Commission $70,000 one-time in FY 25 and $18,000
one-time in FY 26 from the General Fund for the purchase of biometric capture devices and system
programming. It could also cost the Department of Natural Resources $28,000 one-time from
the General Fund in FY 25 to purchase biometric capture devices. It could also cost the Attorney
General’s Office $30,000 onetime from the General Fund in FY 26 for biometric capture devices,
software updates, and training. The bill could also cost the Department of Public Safety $37,500 one-
time in FY 25 and $5,600 ongoing beginning in FY 26 from the General Fund for software system
updates and maintenance for data collection. This bill could also cost the Department of Corrections
$72,500 one-time in FY 25 and $290,300 ongoing beginning in FY 26 from the General Fund for risk
assessments of convicted sex offenders. Finally, the bill could cost the Commission on Criminal and
Juvenile Justice $50,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 26 for programming costs associated
with data collection and reporting requirements, which can be absorbed by the commission.
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Net All Funds $(208,000) $(393,900) $(295,900)
H.B. 354
2025/02/07 10:39, Lead Analyst: Nate Osborne, Attorney: Rogers, J. Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this legislation would require local law enforcement entities to have software systems
that communicate with the state's public safety portal. It would also require law enforcement officers to
have a portable biometric capture device while on duty while outside of their agency facility. The cost
to make needed changes to their software is unknown, and the cost to purchase portable biometric
scanners is estimated to cost between $200 and $500 each. Also, enactment of this legislation could
cost the Utah Transit Authority $1,000 ongoing for reporting and an estimated $30,000 one-time to
purchase portable biometric scanners for their law enforcement personnel.
Individuals & Businesses UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah
residents and businesses.
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.
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H.B. 354
2025/02/07 10:39, Lead Analyst: Nate Osborne, Attorney: Rogers, J.