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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for transportation utility fees that can be imposed by towns, cities, and counties in Utah. The bill defines a transportation utility fee as a charge levied on residents or user segments to generate revenue for transportation system development, maintenance, and improvement. Key provisions include requiring a separate fund for these fees, mandating annual reviews, and setting strict guidelines for fee implementation. Local governments can impose such a fee to fund various transportation infrastructure needs like sidewalks, roads, traffic signals, and street lighting, but are limited to a single fee and must ensure the fee amount is reasonably related to the services provided. The fee must be established through a public hearing process, cannot supplant existing transportation fund appropriations, and must be voted on separately from the budget. Religious organizations are exempt from paying the fee, and each transportation utility fee automatically expires after 10 years. Local governments that already have such a fee as of May 7, 2025, must ensure compliance with the new requirements by July 1, 2027, or repeal the fee. The bill provides detailed criteria for determining fee rates, including considering factors like benefit levels, facility usage, and risk levels, while prohibiting considerations like residency or development age.

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