All Roll Calls
Yes: 163 • No: 10
UtahS.B. 912026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Motor Vehicle Registration Services Amendments
Sponsored By: Chris H. Wilson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)State Tax CommissionLicense PlatesMotor VehiclesTransportationVehicle RegistrationDivision of Motor Vehicles
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
New funding for vehicle registration services
Starting in fiscal year 2027, Utah funds counties that handle vehicle registrations through the Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account. Payments use the prior year's registrations: up to $3 each for third-class counties, $3.50 for fourth-class, $4 for fifth-class, and $5 for sixth-class; payments shrink proportionally if funds run short. Payments double for 24-month registrations. The county that handled the most registrations among counties providing these services in 2024 gets a one-time $500,000 payment. That payment requires fiscal year 2027 to have begun, at least $500,000 in the account, and commission office space secured. For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, county services get $900,000, reflecting $2.233 million minus a one-time $1.333 million reduction. For that same year, motor vehicle tax administration gets $1.3 million from the General Fund; these funds support operations, not household checks.
Higher contributions for historical support plates
Beginning January 1, 2027, the voluntary annual contribution for a historical support plate rises from $25 to $50. This applies when obtaining or renewing the plate; applicants for vintage vehicle plates do not have to contribute. Of each $50, $5.50 goes to the Cultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund. Another $23 goes to the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005. The remaining $21.50 goes to the Olympic and Paralympic Venues Grant Fund.
Small added fees for vehicle owners
Beginning January 1, 2027, extra fees apply to registration categories listed in Utah Code Section 41-1a-1206(3)(a). Owners pay an additional $0.50 for listed regular registrations or $0.25 for listed six-month registrations. The money goes into the Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account to fund county registration services.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris H. Wilson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bridger Bolinder
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 60 • No: 10
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/3/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 28 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/2/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/3/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 3/5/2026 16:03:202
3/5/2026
Substitute #5
3/3/2026
Substitute #4
2/24/2026
Substitute #3
2/19/2026
Substitute #2
2/11/2026
Substitute #1
2/6/2026
Introduced
1/6/2026