Bill > HB0166

This bill allows owners of certain types of trailers to obtain a lifetime registration and pay a one-time uniform fee instead of annual ad valorem (property) taxes. Specifically, the bill creates an option for owners of intrastate commercial trailers (but not travel trailers) to register their trailer for its entire lifetime with a single $150 fee. The lifetime registration means the trailer will have a special license plate that remains valid as long as the original registrant owns the trailer. Trailer owners will still need to file a certificate each year confirming that any required fees have been paid, and if fees are not paid, the registration can be suspended or revoked. The bill amends several sections of Utah code related to vehicle registration and taxation, including sections 41-1a-228, 41-1a-1206, and 59-2-405. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing trailer owners with a simplified registration process and a potentially more cost-effective alternative to annual registration and property tax payments. This legislation is designed to streamline trailer registration for commercial trailer owners and provide them with a more predictable cost structure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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