Fiscal Note

SB0208S02 - Utah Public Notice Website Amendments

State Impact:
Enactment of this bill would require an appropriation from Dedicated Credits of $188,900 in FY 2011 and $377,700 annually thereafter to the Division of State Archives to develop and maintain the program and website expansion required in the bill. The Division of State Archives will charge fees to cover their costs. There are potential costs savings beginning in FY 2012 of approximately $100,000 to state agencies which will no longer have to pay costs for certain newspaper advertisements.

Funding SourceFY 2009
Approp.
FY 2010
Approp.
FY 2011
Approp.
FY 2009
Revenue
FY 2010
Revenue
FY 2011
Revenue
Dedicated Credits$0$0$188,900$0$0$188,900
   Total
$0

$0

$188,900

$0

$0

$188,900

Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Local governments could see advertising costs savings of up to $500,000 beginning in FY 2012. Newspapers could see a decrease in advertising revenue as a result of this legislation. No impact is anticipated on individuals.

3/9/2009, 6:27:14 PM, Lead Analyst: Wilko, A.Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst