Bill > SB0052

This bill allows the State Tax Commission to contract with a designated agent to verify addresses for vehicles and vessels insured in Utah, with the goal of ensuring residents are properly registering their vehicles and paying required taxes. Specifically, the bill enables the commission to work with a designated agent to determine the address associated with an insurance contract for a vehicle or vessel. If the agent's information indicates the owner is a Utah resident, the commission can investigate to confirm compliance with vehicle registration, off-highway vehicle rules, sales tax laws, and boating regulations. If the investigation finds the owner is not in compliance, the commission may impose a $150 penalty and provide a 60-day notice for the owner to rectify the situation. If the owner fails to comply within 60 days, the commission can impose an additional penalty of either the unpaid tax amount or $500, whichever is greater. The bill also specifies that money from these penalties will be deposited into the Uninsured Motorist Identification Restricted Account or the General Fund, depending on the type of penalty. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, unless approved by a two-thirds majority of the legislature, in which case it would take effect immediately upon governor's approval or veto override.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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