Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 225 1st Sub. (Green)

2023 General Session

Commercial Email Act

by Cullimore, K (Cullimore, Kirk.)

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.)$(70,200)$3,000$(67,200)


State GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)
RevenuesFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
General Fund $0 $(70,200) $(70,200)
General Fund, One-time $0 $3,000 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $61,300 $61,300
Commerce Service Fund $0 $70,200 $70,200
Commerce Service Fund, One-time $0 $(3,000) $0
Consumer Protection Education & Training Fund $0 $1,000 $2,500
Total Revenues $0 $62,300 $63,800

Enactment of this legislation could increase Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund revenue by $1,000 one-time in FY 2024 and by $2,500 ongoing beginning in FY 2025 as a result of the fines in the bill. Enactment of this bill could reduce year-end transfers to the General Fund from the Commerce Service Account by $3,000 one-time in FY 2024 and $70,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2024. Enactment of this bill could also increase Dedicated Credits for the Attorney General by $61,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2024.


ExpendituresFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $61,300 $61,300
Commerce Service Fund $0 $70,200 $70,200
Commerce Service Fund, One-time $0 $(3,000) $0
Total Expenditures $0 $128,500 $131,500

Enactment of this bill could cost the Department of Commerce, from the Commerce Service Account, $3,000 one-time in FY 2024 and $8,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2024 for investigations, and $61,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2024 for services from the Attorney General. Spending from the Commerce Service Account impacts year-end transfers to the General Fund. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Attorney General $61,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2024 in Dedicated Credits to provide legal advice to the Department of Commerce.


FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(66,200) $(67,700)
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)

Enactment of this legislation could result in two citation in year one, for $500 each for a total cost of $1,000 in FY 2024 and five citation starting year two for $500 each for a total cost of $2,500 beginning in FY 2025.

Regulatory ImpactUCA36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small increase in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program. For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see:https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram.