Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2014 General Session

HB0418S03 - Rights of Grandparents to Child Visitation

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Enactment of this bill will create additional workload and associated total ongoing costs of $22,700 from the General Fund for the following agencies beginning in FY 2015. The Attorney General reports that the costs of implementing the bill are already included in its current appropriation. Individual agency estimates are: 1. Courts - $12,000 - for judge/clerk time and jury expenses, 2. Attorney General - $7,800 - for attorney representation, and 3. Guardian ad Litem - $2,900 - for attorney representation. This bill may also generate about $6,000 in ongoing General Fund revenue.

State Budget Detail TableFY 2014FY 2015FY 2016
Revenue:   
General Fund$0$6,000$6,000
   Total Revenue$0$6,000$6,000
    
Expenditure:   
General Fund$0$14,900$14,900
   Total Expenditure$0$14,900$14,900
    
Net Impact, All Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($8,900)($8,900)
   Net Impact, General/Education Funds (Rev.-Exp.)$0($8,900)($8,900)

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 30 parties will pay a $200 filing fee for a total of $6,000 annually.

Performance Note Required? (Joint Rule 4-2-404): No

3/12/2014, 10:44:57 AM, Lead Analyst: Jardine, S./Attny: LAKOffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst