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UT SB0091

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Wilson

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account funded by new $0.50 fee on most vehicle registrations ($0.25 for six-month registrations) to support Motor Vehicle Division services in rural counties (third through sixth class)

  • Counties providing vehicle registration services on behalf of the division receive annual per-vehicle funding: $3 (third class), $3.50 (fourth class), $4 (fifth class), or $5 (sixth class) based on prior year registrations

  • Allocates $500,000 one-time funding to establish division services in the county that registered the highest number of vehicles among those providing registration services in 2024

  • Doubles the required contribution for the historical black license plate from $25 to $50, with revenue split between the Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund ($5.50), Transportation Investment Fund ($23), and Olympic and Paralympic Venues Grant Fund ($21.50)

  • Appropriates $2,200,000 for fiscal year 2027: $1,300,000 from General Fund for Tax Commission motor vehicles program and $900,000 from the new restricted account for county DMV services, effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Registration Services Amendments

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/5/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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