Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 177

2020 General Session

Small Claims Amendments

by Cullimore, K

Senate Seal
General, Education, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/EF/USF (rev.-exp.)$(1,560,500)$(1,800)$(1,562,300)


State GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)
RevenuesFY 2020FY 2021FY 2022
General Fund $0 $(2,160,000) $(2,160,000)
Children's Legal Defense (GFR) $0 $(80,000) $(80,000)
Court Security Account (GFR) $0 $(200,000) $(200,000)
Dispute Resolution (GFR) $0 $(60,000) $(60,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(2,500,000) $(2,500,000)

This bill could decrease ongoing revenue to the following accounts beginning in FY 2021: (1) General Fund - $2,160,000; (2) Court Security - $200,000; (3) Children''s Legal Defense - $80,000; and (4) Dispute Resolution - $60,000.


ExpendituresFY 2020FY 2021FY 2022
General Fund $0 $(599,500) $(599,500)
General Fund, One-time $0 $1,800 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $(597,700) $(599,500)

Enactment of this bill could reduce net General Fund costs to the Courts of about $597,700 in FY 2021 and $599,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2022 for reduced case processing.


FY 2020FY 2021FY 2022
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(1,902,300) $(1,900,500)
Local GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this bill could increase revenue to local governments by about $1,500,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2021. This bill could also increase costs to local justice courts by an unknown amount for case processing.

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

About 20,000 individuals/businesses annually could save about $50/average in filing fees for a net savings of about $1,000,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2021.

Regulatory ImpactUCA36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
Performance NoteJR4-2-404

No performance note required for this bill