Bill > SB0091

This bill establishes a new "Vehicle Registration Services Expendable Special Revenue Fund" to be used for motor vehicle registration services in counties of the third through sixth class, with specific allocations for initial setup and ongoing support. A portion of vehicle registration fees, as outlined in Section 41-1a-1201(11), will now be directed into this fund instead of the Transportation Fund. The bill also details how this fund will be distributed, including a one-time $500,000 allocation to a county that registered the highest number of vehicles in 2024 among those providing registration services on behalf of the state, and ongoing per-vehicle funding for eligible counties, with higher amounts for counties of lower classes (third class receiving $3 per vehicle, fourth class $3.50, fifth class $4, and sixth class $5). These distributions are set to begin in fiscal year 2027, with certain conditions for the initial one-time funding. Additionally, the bill makes adjustments to registration fees for certain vehicle types and modifies the allocation of contributions for historical support special group license plates, directing a portion to the General Fund and reducing the amount going to the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005. The bill's provisions generally take effect on January 1, 2027, with specific sections having different effective dates.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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