Representatives Seal

Revised Fiscal Note

H.B. 101

2023 General Session

Food Sales Tax Amendments

by Rohner, J

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.)$(155,300,000)$25,600,000$(129,700,000)


State GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)
RevenuesFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
General Fund $0 $(155,300,000) $(155,300,000)
General Fund, One-time $0 $25,600,000 $0
Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 $0 $(33,400,000) $(39,700,000)
Restricted Accounts (FN Only) $0 $(2,900,000) $(3,000,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(166,000,000) $(198,000,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce state sales tax revenue by approximately $166.0 million in FY 2024 and $198.0 million ongoing beginning in FY 2025. The impact is split between the General Fund, with a decrease of $129.7 million in FY 2024 and $155.3 million ongoing beginning in FY 2025, and sales tax earmarks, with an aggregate decrease of $36.3 million in FY 2024 and $42.7 million ongoing beginning in FY 2025.


ExpendituresFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.


FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(166,000,000) $(198,000,000)
Local GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

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

In aggregate, the changes in this bill are estimated to decrease sales tax liability for taxpayers by approximately $166.0 million in FY 2024 and $198.0 million in FY 2025. Impacts will vary by household depending on the amount of expenditures on food and food ingredients. A household that spends $6,000 annually on food/food ingredients could see tax savings of approximately $105 per year.

Regulatory ImpactUCA36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.