Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 458

2015 General Session

Charter School Property Tax Funding

by Powell, K

Senate Seal
General, Education, and Uniform School FundsJR4-5-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/EF/USF (rev.-exp.)$55,000,000$0$55,000,000


State GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(b)

Enactment of this bill could increase the local property tax revenue for the Charter School Local Replacement program by approximately $70 million annually beginning in FY 2016.

RevenuesFY 2015FY 2016FY 2017
Local Revenue $0 $70,000,000 $70,000,000
Total Revenues $0 $70,000,000 $70,000,000

Enactment of this bill could reduce the state cost of the Charter School Local Replacement program by approximately $55 million from the Education Fund. Further, the corresponding property tax increase will provide approximately $70 million in additional property tax revenue to support the cost of the program. The difference equals approximately $15 million in school district contributions under the current funding formula.

ExpendituresFY 2015FY 2016FY 2017
Education Fund $0 $(55,000,000) $(55,000,000)
Local Revenue $0 $70,000,000 $70,000,000
Total Expenditures $0 $15,000,000 $15,000,000
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $55,000,000 $55,000,000
Local GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this bill could result in a statewide increase of property taxes by approximately $70 million annually beginning in FY 2016. The amount will vary in each school district depending on the property values and the number of resident students attending charter schools. The amount would be collected by county treasurers and remitted to the State School Board for distribution to charter schools.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA36-12-13(2)(d)

Individuals and business could see an increase in property taxes based on the number of resident students attending charter schools in their area. The statewide estimated net effect is $70 million annually.

Performance NoteJR4-2-404

No performance note required for this bill