Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2014 General Session
HB0078 - Marriage Defense Fund
State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Enactment of this bill creates a Marriage Defense Fund. Assuming 2,000 individuals contribute on average a $15 checkoff, revenue to the fund would be $30,000 annually. The Attorney General's Office is authorized to draw on the funds as necessary for litigation and appellate expenses related to the defense of Utah Constitution, Article I, Section 29 or any section of Utah Code, Title 30, Chapter 1, Marriage.
| State Budget Detail Table | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 |
| Revenue: | |||
| Restricted Funds | $0 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Total Revenue | $0 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Expenditure | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Impact, All Funds (Rev.-Exp.) | $0 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Net Impact, General/Education Funds (Rev.-Exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
An estimated 2,000 individuals may contribute approximately $15 each to the fund established in the bill.
Performance Note Required? (Joint Rule 4-2-404): No
| 1/29/2014, 7:42:15 AM, Lead Analyst: Wilko, A./Attny: LAK | Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst |