Fiscal Note
H.B. 369
2025 General Session
Elections Office
by Wilcox, Ryan D.
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School Funds JR4-4-101
Ongoing One-time Total
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(2,100) $(512,100) $(514,200)
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 $2,100 $2,100
General Fund, One-time $0 $512,100 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-
time
$0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $514,200 $2,100
Enactment of this legislation could reduce the costs to the Lieutenant Governor's Office by $3,680,000
ongoing beginning in FY 2026 due to the Lt. Governor's election duties being transferred to the
new Election Office. Of the transfer, $2,892,500 is from the General Fund and $787,500 is from
Dedicated Credits. Additionally, enactment of this legislation could cost the newly created Election
Office $3,680,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2026 and $500,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY
2026 for hiring a new director and employees for the office, outfitting an office space, and taking over
all election duties from the Lt. Governor. Of the ongoing expenditures from this new office, $3,294,700
comes from the General Fund, and $787,500 comes from Dedicated Credits. Due to the office starting
January 1, 2026, the budget would be transferred halfway through FY 2026 from the Lt. Governor's
Office to the Elections Office. Apart from the $500,000 for moving and outfitting an office, the one-time
costs for both the new office and the Lt. Gov Office reflect that half year transition. Also, enactment of
this legislation could cost the Division of Finance $2,100 ongoing beginning in FY 2026 and $10,700
one-time in FY 2026 from the General Fund for staff support while establishing financial reporting and
finance codes for the new office. Also, enactment of this legislation could cost the State Auditor $1,400
one-time in FY 2026 from the General Fund for assisting in the director selection for this new office.
The State Auditor has indicated that they can absorb these costs.
FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027
Net All Funds $0 $(514,200) $(2,100)
H.B. 369
2025/02/06 09:40, Lead Analyst: Noah Hansen, Attorney: Vaughn, T. Local Government UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
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 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
Fiscal explanations estimate the direct costs or revenues of enacting a bill. The Legislature uses them to balance the budget. They do not
measure a bill's benefits or non-fiscal impacts like opportunity costs, wait times, or inconvenience. A fiscal explanation is not an appropriation. The
Legislature decides appropriations separately.
H.B. 369
2025/02/06 09:40, Lead Analyst: Noah Hansen, Attorney: Vaughn, T.