Panel recommends changes to tourism-tax reporting; auditor staffing cost noted
February 14, 2025 | 2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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Sponsor Senator Brammer said the bill enables the state auditor to withhold certain funds when counties do not submit Tourism-Related Tax (TRT) reports as required. The committee review noted a small fiscal note: staff time and ongoing costs for the auditor's office estimated at roughly $12,000 ongoing and a net fiscal figure just under standard thresholds, which committee members discussed as typical agency accounting and workload additions.
Committee members asked about the fiscal estimate and the bill's enforcement mechanics; the sponsor responded the cost likely represents additional auditor manpower to examine reports. There was no public opposition at the hearing.
The committee voted to recommend SB 2 61 favorably; the motion passed in committee and the bill will move to the next legislative stage.
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