Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 91 — Motor Vehicle Registration Services Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 23, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

313 added · 310 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in Bill SB 91 include the establishment of a new funding account specifically for vehicle registration services. This account will help counties that offer Motor Vehicle Division services and manage vehicle registration fees more efficiently. Additionally, the contribution for the historical black license plate increased from $25 to $50, which could generate more revenue for related programs. Overall, these changes aim to improve funding and support for vehicle registration services in the state.

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Motor Vehicle Registration Services Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Wilson House Sponsor:Bridger Bolinder 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
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Bridger Bolinder 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
{and} ▸ creates the Vehicle Registration Services {Expendable Special Revenue Fund.} Restricted Account;
▸ creates the Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account;
▸ allocates special group license plate revenue from the historical black license platS;
▸ allocates special group license plate revenue from the historical black license plate;
B Money Appropriated in this Bill:
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
▸ This bill appropriates $2,200,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 including:
This bill appropriates $2,200,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, including:
• $1,300,000 from General Fund;
▸ $1,300,000 from General Fund;
and • $900,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
and ▸ $900,000 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
41-1a-1201 (Effective 01/01/27) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-1206 (Effective 01/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 215, 279 41-1a-1603 (Effective 01/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 ENACTS:
41-1a-1201 (Effective 01/01/27) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 279 41-1a-1206 (Effective 01/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 215, S.B.
91 Enrolled Copy 279 41-1a-1603 (Effective 01/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 247 ENACTS:
Section 1 is enacted to read:
Section 41-1a-124 is enacted to read:
41-1a-124.
41-1a-124 (Effective 01/01/27).
Vehicle Registration Services {Expendable Special Revenue Fund} Restricted Account.
Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account.
(1) There is created {an expendable special revenue fund } in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Vehicle Registration Services {Expendable Special Revenue Fund} Restricted Account." (2) The {fund } restricted account shall consist of deposits into the account from the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1201(11).
(1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account." (2) The restricted account shall consist of deposits into the account from the fee described in Subsection 41-1a-1201(11).
(3) The commission shall use the {fund } restricted account to provide:
(3) The commission shall use the restricted account to provide:
and (ii) registered the highest number of vehicles among counties that provided motor vehicle registration services on behalf of the division;and {(b) {ongoing division services in the county described in Subsection (3)(a);
and (ii) registered the highest number of vehicles among counties that provided motor vehicle registration services on behalf of the division;
and} } (c){(b)} funding to counties of the third through sixth class that provides vehicle registration services on behalf of the division.
and (b) funding to counties of the third through sixth class that provide vehicle registration services on behalf of the division.
- 2 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (4) A county described in Subsection {(3)(c) } (3)(b) is eligible each fiscal year for up to:
(4) A county described in Subsection (3)(b) is eligible each fiscal year for up to:
(b) the {fund } restricted account has accrued at least $500,000;
(b) the restricted account has accrued at least $500,000;
(6) The distribution described in Subsection {(3)(c) } (3)(b) shall begin in fiscal year 2027.
(6) The distribution described in Subsection (3)(b) shall begin in fiscal year 2027.
(8) If there are insufficient funds for each county described in Subsection (3)(c) to receive the amount described in Subsection (4), the commission shall reduce each county's funding proportionally.
(8) If there are insufficient funds for each county described in Subsection (3) to receive the - 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
91 amount described in Subsection (4), the commission shall reduce each county's funding proportionally.
41-1a-1201.
41-1a-1201 (Effective 01/01/27) (Repealed 07/01/29).
(4) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (4)(b) and Section 41-1a-1205, the expenses of the commission in enforcing and administering this part shall be provided for by legislative appropriation from the revenues of the Transportation Fund.
(4)(a) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (4)(b) and Section 41-1a-1205, the expenses of the commission in enforcing and administering this part shall be provided for by legislative appropriation from the revenues of the Transportation Fund.
- 3 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (c) Fifty cents of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(i) for each vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1983 or newer may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and administering this part.
(c) Fifty cents of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(i) for each vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1983 or newer may be used by the commission to cover the costs incurred in enforcing and administering this part.
(5) (a) The following portions of the registration fees imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created in Section 72-2-124:
(5)(a) The following portions of the registration fees imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 created in Section 72-2-124:
and (vii) $17 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(j).
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91 Enrolled Copy (vii) $17 of the registration fee imposed under Subsection 41-1a-1206(1)(j).
(6) (a) Ninety-four cents of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Department of Public Safety Restricted Account created in Section 53-3-106.
(6)(a) Ninety-four cents of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Department of Public Safety Restricted Account created in Section 53-3-106.
(7) (a) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
(7)(a) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(1)(a) and (b) for each vehicle shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
- 4 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (b) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
(b) One dollar of each registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(2)(a) and (b) for each vehicle registered for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5 shall be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Restricted Account created in Section 53-8-214.
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(9) (a) [Beginning ] Except as provided in Subsection (11), beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to Subsection (9)(b), $2 of each registration fee imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 shall be deposited into the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund created in Section 72-2-133.
(9)(a) [Beginning ] Except as provided in Subsection (11), beginning on January 1, 2024, subject to Subsection (9)(b), $2 of each registration fee imposed under Section 41-1a-1206 shall be deposited into the Rural Transportation Infrastructure Fund created in Section 72-2-133.
(c) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (9)(b) shall be rounded up to the nearest [1] one cent.
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91 (c) The amounts calculated as described in Subsection (9)(b) shall be rounded up to the nearest [1] one cent.
(11) The registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(3)(a)(i)(B) and 41-1a-1206(3)(a)(ii) (B) shall be deposited into the Vehicle Registration Services {Expendable Special Revenue Fund } Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-124.
(11) The registration fee imposed under Subsections 41-1a-1206(3)(a)(i)(B) and 41-1a-1206(3)(a)(ii)(B) shall be deposited into the Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account created in Section 41-1a-124.
41-1a-1206.
41-1a-1206 (Effective 01/01/27).
- 5 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds gross unladen weight;
(i) $31 for each trailer or semitrailer over 750 pounds gross unladen weight;
(d) (i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(d)(i) $53 for each farm truck over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(e) (i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(e)(i) $69.50 for each motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, excluding farm trucks, over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(f) (i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(f)(i) $69.50 for each park model recreational vehicle over 14,000 pounds, but not exceeding 16,000 pounds gross laden weight;
(A) each electric motor vehicle;
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91 Enrolled Copy (A) each electric motor vehicle;
(i) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(g), for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of or newer, 50 cents;
(i) in addition to the fee described in Subsection (1)(g), for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1983 or newer, 50 cents;
(2) (a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
(2)(a) At the time application is made for registration or renewal of registration of a vehicle under this chapter for a six-month registration period under Section 41-1a-215.5, a registration fee shall be paid to the division as follows:
and - 6 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross laden weight, excluding motorcycles.
and (ii) $33.50 for each motor vehicle of 14,000 pounds or less gross laden weight, excluding motorcycles.
(3) (a) [Beginning on January 1, 2024, at ] At the time of registration:
(3)(a) [Beginning on January 1, 2024, at ] At the time of registration:
and (B) {$1.25 } $0.50 as part of the registration fee;
and (B) $0.50 as part of the registration fee;
and (B) {$1 } $0.25 as part of the registration fee.
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(b) [(i) Beginning on January 1, 2019, the] The commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f) (i), (1)(g), (1)(h)(ii), (1)(h)(iii), (1)(j), (2)(a), (2)(b)(ii), (2)(b)(iii), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (7), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
91 (B) $0.25 as part of the registration fee.
(b)[(i) Beginning on January 1, 2019, the] The commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c)(i), (1)(c)(ii), (1)(d)(i), (1)(e)(i), (1)(f)(i), (1)(g), (1)(h)(ii), (1)(h)(iii), (1)(j), (2)(a), (2)(b)(ii), (2)(b)(iii), (3)(a), (4)(a), and (7), by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:
- 7 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 [(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, the commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(h)(ii) and (iii) and (2)(b)(ii) and (iii) by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:] [(A) an amount calculated by multiplying the registration fee of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index;
[(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, the commission shall, on January 1, annually adjust the registration fees described in Subsections (1)(h)(ii) and (iii) and (2)(b)(ii) and (iii) by taking the registration fee rate for the previous year and adding an amount equal to the greater of:] [(A) an amount calculated by multiplying the registration fee of the previous year by the actual percentage change during the previous fiscal year in the Consumer Price Index;
(4) (a) The initial registration fee for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1982 or older is $40.
(4)(a) The initial registration fee for a vintage vehicle that has a model year of 1982 or older is $40.
(6) (a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross laden weight declared in the licensee's application for registration.
(6)(a) Registration fee categories under this section are based on the gross laden weight declared in the licensee's application for registration.
A fractional part of 2,000 pounds is a full unit.
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91 Enrolled Copy 2,000 pounds is a full unit.
and - 8 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (b) (i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds;
and (b)(i) the truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds;
41-1a-1603.
41-1a-1603 (Effective 01/01/27).
(2) An applicant who owns a vehicle with the sponsoring organization's sponsored special group license plate shall submit to the division the required contribution to renew the sponsored special group license plate.
(2) An applicant who owns a vehicle with the sponsoring organization's sponsored special - 8 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
(3) (a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:
91 group license plate shall submit to the division the required contribution to renew the sponsored special group license plate.
(3)(a) An applicant who wishes to obtain a new type of sponsored special group license plate may preorder the new type of sponsored special group license plate by:
- 9 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (b) After the division approves the sponsoring organization's request for the new type of sponsored special group license plate under Section 41-1a-1604, an applicant who submitted a preorder in accordance with Subsection (3)(a) may apply for the sponsored special group license plate in accordance with Subsection (1).
(b) After the division approves the sponsoring organization's request for the new type of sponsored special group license plate under Section 41-1a-1604, an applicant who submitted a preorder in accordance with Subsection (3)(a) may apply for the sponsored special group license plate in accordance with Subsection (1).
(4) (a) The division shall, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, establish:
(4)(a) The division shall, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, establish:
(b) $23 into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, created in Section 72-2-124[.] ;
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91 Enrolled Copy (b) $23 into the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, created in Section 72-2-124[.] ;
[(7) For a fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, only, the division shall transfer into the General Fund $3,500,000 from the Sponsored Special Group License Plate Fund created in Section 41-1a-1610 from funds generated by the historical support special group license plate.] - 10 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 [(8) The division shall provide notice indicating the allocation of the voluntary contributions described in Subsection (6) for the historical support special group license plate as follows:] [(a) on or before July 1, 2025, on the division website;
[(7) For a fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, only, the division shall transfer into the General Fund $3,500,000 from the Sponsored Special Group License Plate Fund created in Section 41-1a-1610 from funds generated by the historical support special group license plate.] [(8) The division shall provide notice indicating the allocation of the voluntary contributions described in Subsection (6) for the historical support special group license plate as follows:] [(a) on or before July 1, 2025, on the division website;
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Section 5.
County DMV Services 900,000 ITEM 2 To Utah State Tax Commission - Tax Administration From General Fund 1,300,000 Schedule of Programs:
County DMV Services 900,000 - 10 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
91 TEM 2 To Utah State Tax Commission - Tax Administration From General Fund 1,300,000 Schedule of Programs:
Effective date.
{This } Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect {on } January 1, 2027.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), this bill takes effect January 1, 2027.
- 11 - SB0091 compared with SB0091S05 (2) The actions affecting Section 5, FY 2027 Appropriations (Effective 07/01/26) take effect on July 1, 2026.
(2) The actions affecting Section 5, FY 2027 Appropriations (Effective 07/01/26) take effect on July 1, 2026.
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  14. Senate/ concurs with House amendment

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  23. House/ 3rd reading

  24. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  25. House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

  26. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S05

  27. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S05

  28. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S05

  29. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S05

  30. House/ 2nd reading

  31. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  32. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S04

  33. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S04

  34. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S04

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S04

  37. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S03

  38. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S03

  39. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  40. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S03

  41. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S03

  42. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  43. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S02

  44. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S02

  45. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S01

  46. House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact [House Rules Committee]

  47. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  48. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  49. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  50. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S01

  51. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S01

  52. House/ to standing committee [House Revenue and Taxation Committee]

  53. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  54. House/ received from Senate

  55. Senate/ to House

  56. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  57. Senate/ 3rd reading

  58. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  59. Senate/ 2nd reading

  60. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  61. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  62. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  63. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

  64. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  65. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  66. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091

  67. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091

  68. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  69. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091

  70. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091

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SB 91 is sponsored by Bridger Bolinder (Republican) and Chris H. Wilson (Republican).
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