HB 17-1296 Summary

• State agencies may permanently assign state-owned vehicles only if usage meets minimum annual mileage requirements established by the Department of Personnel for the vehicle's intended work function, unless the agency justifies unique use needs.

• Vehicles assigned to state agencies must be parked at state facilities when not in use unless assigned to an individual officer or employee under Section 24-30-1113.

• State agency executive directors may assign vehicles to officers or employees for state business and commuting if the assignment is necessary for official business and either meets federal IRS qualified nonpersonal use standards or is the most cost-efficient transportation method.

• Officers or employees assigned vehicles as the most cost-efficient transportation must pay income tax on the fringe benefit value, calculated and reported by the State Controller in accordance with federal IRS regulations.

• The Division must establish annual verification programs to ensure vehicles continue meeting mileage and compliance requirements, with immediate revocation of assignments for violations including abuse, false information, failure to file required reports, or non-compliance with federal tax regulations.