# Utah S.B. 195: Transportation Amendments Utah S.B. 195, Transportation Amendments, is a 2025 General Session Senate bill sponsored by Wayne A. Harper (Republican); status signed, last action 2025-03-26 (Senate/ to Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-17). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB195-2025GS - As of: 2026-10-17 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Utah S.B. 195 - State: Utah - Session: 2025 General Session - Title: Transportation Amendments - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2025-01-29 - Last action: 2025-03-26, Senate/ to Governor - Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper (Republican) - Cosponsors: 1 - Subjects: Emergency Management, Land Use, Water Utilities, Irrigation, and Sewer, Health and Human Services, Health Care Professionals, Legislative Operations, Legislative Committees and Task Forces, Legislative Organization, Municipalities, Political Subdivisions (Local Issues), Sunsets and Repealers, State Tax Commission, Revenue and Taxation, Aeronautics, Bicycles, Roads/Highways, Pedestrian Safety, Right of Way, Transportation, Department of Transportation, Transportation Commission, Public Transit Districts, Transportation Fund, Active Transportation, Commercial Motor Vehicle Regulation, Division of Motor Vehicles, Local Option Sales Taxes, Planning and Zoning, Property Conveyance, Public Transit, Traffic Violations, Transportation Funding, Transportation Investment Fund of 2005, Emergency Medical Services - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 37 (215 yes, 33 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 19 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Funding for Utah roads and studies: benefit, medium. For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, the transportation investment fund supports three named projects. The law authorizes up to $300 million for land rights and construction on SR-89 in a first-class county. It designates $3 million for the I-15 Salem and Benjamin environmental study and $2 m… - Assistive mobility devices gain bicycle access: benefit, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, electric personal assistive mobility devices may use highways where bicycles are allowed. On roads with four or more regular traffic lanes, or speed limits above 35 miles per hour, riders must use bicycle lanes. Bicycle traffic rules apply in these areas. - Older cars can skip emissions tests: benefit, low. Counties with required emissions inspections may exempt vehicles at least 30 years old. A qualifying vehicle must have traveled fewer than 1,500 miles in the preceding 12 months, as determined by the county. Owners must sign a statement confirming collector use for club activities, exhibitions, tou… - Toll notices follow each tollway's terms: benefit, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, the transportation department must give unpaid-toll notices according to the tollway's terms, replacing the mailed-correspondence requirement. Notices must include required information about the unpaid toll, penalty, and any registration hold. This notice change does not chan… - Certified shared cars get tax relief: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2025, certified individual-owned vehicles used for car sharing are exempt from one specified state sales tax. Other applicable state and local taxes still apply. Owners must certify the vehicle once during ownership, and the state must verify that Utah purchase taxes were paid. Ca… - Cities must plan better transportation connections: benefit, low. Municipalities within metropolitan planning organization boundaries must update their transportation plans by July 1, 2027, after consulting relevant stakeholders. Plans must identify priority connections across physical barriers to key destinations, costs, possible funding, and construction barrie… - Search and rescue gets dedicated funding: benefit, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, specified tax deposits are reserved solely for Utah's Search and Rescue Financial Assistance Program. This provision sets no deposit amount or new household payment. - Air ambulance patients get dispatch protections: benefit, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, licensed air ambulance providers must share real-time location and availability with all emergency medical dispatch centers. They must use statewide software updated through a location transponder or dispatch-system link. Dispatch centers must select the nearest, readily avai… - Transit pilot grants start in 2026: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, transit innovation grants support targeted pilots to increase ridership, serve high-growth areas, or expand transit. Transit districts must make grant money available from their 0.10% transit sales tax allocation. The amount equals 10% of that allocation not contractually co… - False addresses risk emissions evasion penalties: cost, medium. Counties may investigate vehicle owners suspected of using a false or improper address to avoid a required emissions inspection. A county may impose a $1,000 civil penalty after finding that an owner used the address to evade inspection. - Unpaid mileage charges can block registration: cost, medium. Beginning May 7, 2025, unpaid road usage charges or penalties can lead to an alternative-fuel vehicle registration hold. This applies to owners or lessees enrolled in the road usage charge program who miss the payment deadline. The transportation department may request the hold, which may block ren… - Utah-based aircraft must maintain state registration: cost, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, civil aircraft based in Utah for at least 181 days in any consecutive 12 months need current state registration. Exceptions cover foreign-licensed aircraft under qualifying U.S. reciprocal agreements and specified FAA-authorized, non-passenger inspection or test flights. Qual… - Canyon gondola construction must follow phases: cost, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, the transportation department faces a construction limit for Cottonwood Canyons projects that include a gondola. After completing an environmental impact statement, it must follow the construction phases in the project's record of decision. The rule applies in Salt Lake Count… - Salt Lake street reductions need approval: cost, low. Certain Salt Lake City arterial and collector street projects tied to highway reduction strategies need state approval before starting. The area is west of Foothill Drive, north of 2100 South, east of I-15, and south of 600 North. A mobility plan must assess traffic, travel, air quality, safety, re… - Utah shifts money for transportation: mixed, medium. For fiscal years starting July 1, 2023, the transportation investment fund gets 24% of specified sales tax revenue, up from 17%. The law also transfers $330 million from the General Fund for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It ends an annual transfer of up to $1.8134 million out of the transpor… - Electric riders gain access with limits: mixed, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards generally follow bicycle traffic rules. They are exempt from specified seating, handlebar, lighting, horn, mirror, and driver-license requirements. Riders may cross roads in crosswalks at a reasonable, safe speed with… - State keeps newly acquired transit property: mixed, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, the transportation department keeps property it acquires for transit instead of ownership automatically passing to a transit district. It may transfer property beside or supporting a district's fixed-guideway system when the transfer benefits the state. Transfers are also all… - Cities take on street lighting costs: mixed, low. Beginning May 7, 2025, municipalities must operate and maintain street lights furnished and installed by the transportation department. The department handles lighting along interstate highways and at signalized intersections that include a state highway. A municipality requesting decorative lights… - West Valley road funding shifts: mixed, low. For fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26, West Valley City's reimbursement rises from $1.8 million to $3.25 million. It covers 4000 West between 4100 South and 4700 South, plus 4700 South between 4000 West and Bangerter Highway. Payments depend on project progress and available revenue. The law removes… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Kay J. Christofferson (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-03-06 | Senate | Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-06 | House | House Conference Committee - Final Passage | pass | 61 | 9 | | | 2025-03-06 | House | House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-06 | Senate | Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage | pass | 20 | 2 | | | 2025-03-05 | Senate | Senate/ refuse to concur with House amendments | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-05 | House | House/ refused to recede from House amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-05 | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-05 | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-03-04 | House | House/ passed 3rd reading | pass | 60 | 14 | | | 2025-03-04 | House | House/ floor amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-27 | House | House Comm - Substitute Recommendation | pass | 12 | 0 | | | 2025-02-27 | House | House Comm - Favorable Recommendation | pass | 10 | 2 | | | 2025-02-20 | Senate | Senate/ substituted | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-20 | Senate | Senate/ passed 3rd reading | pass | 19 | 6 | | | 2025-02-20 | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-20 | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-19 | Senate | Senate/ floor amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-19 | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-19 | Senate | Senate/ substituted | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-19 | Senate | Senate/ passed 2nd reading | pass | 21 | 0 | | | 2025-02-18 | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | 2025-02-10 | Senate | Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation | pass | 6 | 0 | | | 2025-02-10 | Senate | Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation | pass | 6 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ floor amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ substituted | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | House | House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | House | House/ refused to recede from House amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ refuse to concur with House amendments | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ uncircled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ circled | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | House | House/ floor amendment | fail | 0 | 0 | | | | Senate | Senate/ substituted | fail | 0 | 0 | | ## Actions (67) - 2025-03-26: Governor Signed - 2025-03-13: Senate/ to Governor (Senate) - 2025-03-13: Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing (Senate) - 2025-03-12: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing (Senate) - 2025-03-12: Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate - 2025-03-07: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared - 2025-03-07: Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling - 2025-03-07: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling (Senate) - 2025-03-07: Senate/ received from House (Senate) - 2025-03-06: House/ to Senate (House) - 2025-03-06: House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate (House) - 2025-03-06: House/ received from Senate (House) - 2025-03-06: Senate/ to House (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt (Senate) - 2025-03-06: Senate/ received from House (Senate) - 2025-03-06: House/ to Senate (House) - 2025-03-06: House Conference Committee - Final Passage (House) - 2025-03-06: House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt (House) - 2025-03-06: Conference Committee Report - 2025-03-06: Bill Substituted by Conference Committee - 2025-03-05: Senate/ to House (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ received from House (Senate) - 2025-03-05: House/ to Senate (House) - 2025-03-05: House Conference Committee Appointed (House) - 2025-03-05: House/ refused to recede from House amendment (House) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ to House (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ refuse to concur with House amendments (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ uncircled (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ circled (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar (Senate) - 2025-03-05: Senate/ received from House (Senate) - 2025-03-04: House/ to Senate (House) - 2025-03-04: House/ passed 3rd reading (House) - 2025-03-04: House/ floor amendment (House) - 2025-03-04: House/ 3rd reading (House) - 2025-03-04: House/ 2nd reading (House) - 2025-03-04: House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar (House) - 2025-02-28: House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact (House) - 2025-02-28: House/ comm rpt/ substituted (House) - 2025-02-27: House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (House) - 2025-02-27: House Comm - Substitute Recommendation (House) - 2025-02-25: House/ to standing committee (House) - 2025-02-21: House/ 1st reading (Introduced) (House) - 2025-02-20: House/ received from Senate (House) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ to House (Senate) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ passed 3rd reading (Senate) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ substituted (Senate) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ uncircled (Senate) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ circled (Senate) - 2025-02-20: Senate/ 3rd reading (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Senate/ passed 2nd reading (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Senate/ floor amendment (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Senate/ substituted (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Senate/ uncircled (Senate) - 2025-02-18: Senate/ circled (Senate) - 2025-02-18: Senate/ 2nd reading (Senate) - 2025-02-11: Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar (Senate) - 2025-02-11: Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted (Senate) - 2025-02-10: Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (Senate) - 2025-02-10: Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation (Senate) - 2025-02-05: Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst (Senate) - 2025-02-04: Senate/ to standing committee (Senate) - 2025-01-30: Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) (Senate) - 2025-01-30: Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research (Senate) - 2025-01-29: Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed ## Bill text - Enrolled, 2025-03-12: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/enrolled/SB0195.pdf) - Substitute #7, 2025-03-06: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S07.pdf) - Amended 3/4/2025 21:03:834, 2025-03-04: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/AV_SB0195S05_2025-03-04_21-22-26.pdf) - Substitute #6, 2025-03-04: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S06.pdf) - Substitute #5, 2025-02-27: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S05.pdf) - Substitute #4, 2025-02-24: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S04.pdf) - Substitute #3, 2025-02-20: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S03.pdf) - Amended 2/19/2025 14:02:553, 2025-02-19: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/AV_SB0195S02_2025-02-19_14-32-46.pdf) - Substitute #2, 2025-02-17: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S02.pdf) - Substitute #1, 2025-02-07: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S01.pdf) - Introduced, 2025-01-29: [PDF](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195.pdf) ## Related bills - S.B. 199: Guardianship Amendments (signed) - H.B. 562: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Amendments (signed) - H.B. 493: Medical Examiner Amendments (signed) - H.B. 482: Health and Human Services Reporting Requirements (signed) - S.B. 197: Property Tax Amendments (vetoed) - S.B. 3: Appropriations Adjustments (signed) ## Sources - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/enrolled/SB0195.pdf) - [Substitute #7 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S07.pdf) - [Amended 3/4/2025 21:03:834 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/AV_SB0195S05_2025-03-04_21-22-26.pdf) - [Substitute #6 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S06.pdf) - [Substitute #5 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S05.pdf) - [Substitute #4 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S04.pdf) - [Substitute #3 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S03.pdf) - [Amended 2/19/2025 14:02:553 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/amended/AV_SB0195S02_2025-02-19_14-32-46.pdf) - [Substitute #2 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S02.pdf) - [Substitute #1 (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195S01.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://le.utah.gov/Session/2025/bills/introduced/SB0195.pdf) ## Related - [S.B. 199: Guardianship Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB199-2025GS) - [H.B. 562: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB562-2025GS) - [H.B. 493: Medical Examiner Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB493-2025GS) - [H.B. 482: Health and Human Services Reporting Requirements](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-HB482-2025GS) - [S.B. 197: Property Tax Amendments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB197-2025GS) - [S.B. 3: Appropriations Adjustments](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB3-2025GS) - [Utah bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/utah/bills) - [Utah state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/utah) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/UT-SB195-2025GS (as of 2026-10-17).