HB 502: Transportation and Infrastructure Funding Amendments - Utah

Amended 3/4/2025 21:03:799 → Substitute #1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to remove specific project funding allocations and replace them with a broader framework for transportation funding that includes a new affordable housing infrastructure grant program. The substitute version simplifies the County option sales and use tax distribution rules and adds new funding sources to the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from specific municipal project reimbursements to a more general transportation funding framework that includes affordable housing infrastructure grants and revised tax distribution rules.

FISCAL

Removed specific dollar amounts allocated to individual municipalities for road and transit improvements that were previously listed in the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund.

Added a new affordable housing infrastructure grant program that provides grants to local governments to construct infrastructure supporting affordable housing projects.

Added new funding sources to the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund including bond proceeds from the new affordable housing infrastructure grant program.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified sales and use tax distribution rules to clarify how revenue is distributed between public transit districts, cities, towns, and county legislative bodies based on county classification and transit district status.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the definition of affordable housing units to include specific income and pricing thresholds based on city population size and opportunity zone status.

Amended Excerpts 3/4/2025 21:03:799 → Amended 3/4/2025 21:03:799 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from a Senate amendment excerpt to a complete substitute bill with new official formatting, title, and sponsor information. The substantive policy content regarding transportation funding for affordable housing remains consistent with the original amendment text, though the presentation has been standardized to match legislative bill format requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on authorizing $70 million in transportation bonds for affordable housing infrastructure projects in Utah counties of the first class, with no substantive change to the policy scope.

TECHNICAL

Replaced informal amendment excerpt format with official substitute bill structure including proper title, sponsor information, and legislative session details

Added comprehensive bill header information including bill number, sponsor names, and general description of the legislation's purpose

Reorganized content from line-by-line amendment instructions to full statutory text format with proper section numbering and Utah Code references

Removed informal amendment markup symbols and committee amendment labels that were part of the working draft format

Included complete list of Utah Code sections affected by the amendment for legislative record purposes

Enrolled → Amended Excerpts 3/4/2025 21:03:799 · 1 edit

MINOR

This amendment reorganizes the order of municipal project funding allocations in the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund, moving a $1.7 million grant for South Jordan's Prosperity Road improvements to a new line item and adjusting the numbering sequence of other project allocations. The change clarifies the legislative intent to fund specific infrastructure projects in Salt Lake County municipalities but does not alter total funding amounts or eligibility requirements.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope, applicability, or funding totals; only a reordering of project allocation language.

TECHNICAL

Reordered the list of municipal project funding allocations in Section 72-2-121(4)(k) to insert a new line item for South Jordan's Prosperity Road improvements between Crimson View Drive and Copper Hawk Drive, adjusting the numbering of subsequent items.

Substitute #5 → Substitute #6 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill version makes several technical formatting and numbering corrections to the previous version, including removing stray line numbers, fixing section references, and correcting bracketed text that was left over from earlier drafts. No substantive policy changes were made to the funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or program requirements.

TECHNICAL

Removed stray line numbers and page markers that were included in the previous version's text.

Corrected section references in the Utah Code Sections Affected list to remove duplicate chapter numbers.

Fixed bracketed text in Subsections (4) and (5) of Section 59-12-2220 by removing the '[If ]' placeholder text.

Corrected the reference in Subsection (6)(a) from 'Subsection [(12)(c)]' to 'Subsection (13)(c)' to match the correct section number.

Substitute #4 → Substitute #5 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill version makes technical formatting corrections to the text of the legislation while preserving the same substantive policy provisions as the previous version. The changes include fixing line breaks, correcting section numbering references, and adjusting formatting of percentages and legal citations throughout the bill.

TECHNICAL

Fixed formatting issues including line breaks and spacing throughout the document to improve readability and consistency.

Corrected section numbering references in the Utah Code Sections Affected list to match the proper statutory citations.

Adjusted percentage formatting and decimal point placement in distribution formulas to ensure clarity.

Standardized the formatting of legal citations and statutory references throughout the bill text.

Substitute #3 → Substitute #4 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill version makes several technical and formatting corrections to the previous version, including removing placeholder text, fixing section numbering errors, and correcting cross-references between subsections. The substantive policy content regarding transportation funding, affordable housing grants, and bond authorizations remains unchanged from the prior version.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily technical corrections to text formatting and section references.

TECHNICAL

Removed placeholder text and formatting artifacts from the long title and highlighted provisions sections

Corrected section numbering errors in the Utah Code Sections Affected list by removing duplicate and incorrect chapter references

Fixed cross-reference errors in Section 59-12-2220 by correcting subsection references from (12)(c) to (13)(c) and removing bracketed placeholder text

Corrected formatting inconsistencies in Section 72-2-121 by removing duplicate subsection numbers and fixing line breaks

Adjusted section numbering in Section 72-2-306 to correct the distribution percentages and remove duplicate subsection labels

Substitute #2 → Substitute #3 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill substitutes a new version that significantly expands the scope of the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund by adding new funding sources and specific project allocations, while also updating the sales and use tax provisions to better align with public transit district structures. The original version focused primarily on affordable housing infrastructure grants, but the new version broadens the fund's purposes to include various transportation projects and adjusts tax distribution rules based on county classification and transit district status.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from primarily focusing on affordable housing infrastructure grants to include broader transportation funding allocations, new project-specific reimbursements, and revised sales and use tax distribution mechanisms based on county and transit district classifications.

FISCAL

Added new funding sources to the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund, including revenues from sales and use taxes transferred under specific subsections.

Introduced specific project reimbursements for various municipalities including amounts for road improvements, transit infrastructure, and construction projects in cities like Salt Lake City, Draper, Herriman, and others.

Changed sales and use tax revenue distribution percentages based on county class and public transit district status, with specific allocations to public transit districts, cities/towns, and county legislative bodies.

ELIGIBILITY

Revised sales and use tax imposition rules to distinguish between counties fully annexed into large public transit districts versus those that are not, affecting which counties can impose the tax.

SCOPE

Added new Utah Code sections to be amended, including 59-12-2220, 72-2-302, 72-2-306, expanding the bill's impact beyond the original sections.

TECHNICAL

Updated the long title and highlighted provisions to reflect the broader scope of the bill, including general transportation funding allocations beyond just affordable housing grants.

Substitute #1 → Substitute #2 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill simplifies the text of HB 502 by removing redundant line numbers, formatting artifacts, and duplicate section headers that appeared in the previous version. The substantive policy content regarding bond authorizations, funding allocations, and grant programs remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed redundant line numbers, timestamps, and duplicate header text that cluttered the bill text.

Eliminated duplicate section headers and page markers that were present in the original version.

Cleaned up formatting inconsistencies and removed unnecessary spacing and line breaks throughout the document.

Introduced → Enrolled · 8 edits · Mar 27, 2025

MODERATE

This bill significantly expands the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund by adding new funding sources, creating a new affordable housing infrastructure grant program, authorizing new bond issuance, and reallocating existing funds to various municipalities and projects. The bill also amends sales and use tax distribution rules to better support public transit and local transportation needs.

Scope change

The bill expands from primarily funding specific road projects to a broader scope that includes affordable housing infrastructure grants, new bond authority, and revised tax distribution mechanisms across multiple counties and municipalities.

FISCAL

Created a new affordable housing infrastructure grant program to provide grants to local governments for constructing infrastructure that facilitates affordable housing projects in first-class counties.

Authorized the Department of Transportation to issue a general obligation bond with proceeds distributed to a grant program, providing additional revenue to service the bond.

Added new specific project reimbursements for 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years totaling over $50 million for various municipalities including South Jordan, Midvale, Salt Lake City, Draper, Herriman, and others.

Added a one-time $1.7 million transfer to South Jordan for Prosperity Road improvements effective July 1, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY

Revised sales and use tax distribution rules to clarify how revenue is allocated between public transit districts, cities and towns, and county legislative bodies based on county annexation status.

REQUIREMENT

Added provisions requiring verification of fund availability before certain transfers and payments can be made, ensuring fiscal responsibility.

SCOPE

Expanded fund usage to include public transit innovation grants up to $3 million and loans for public transit projects, operations, and supporting infrastructure.

MODIFIED

Made technical formatting changes and updated code section references to reflect current legislative amendments.

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