SB 195 requires cities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity barriers (like physical obstacles affecting access to key destinations) and submit reports detailing solutions, cost estimates, and funding sources by 2025-2027. It mandates the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to maintain ownership of transit-acquired properties, adjust sales tax earmarks to increase transportation funding, and coordinate with Salt Lake City on traffic planning. The bill allocates $330 million in capital funds for FY2026 projects, reinstates pandemic-reduced litter mitigation funding, and repeals outdated highway naming provisions. These changes directly affect local governments, UDOT, and transportation infrastructure projects across Utah.
This substitute bill modifies the original version of SB 195 by removing several new transportation provisions and replacing them with different language. The most significant changes involve the removal of new definitions for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, the deletion of a new section on road rage and wrong-way driving penalties, and the removal of a $330 million capital project appropriation. Additionally, the bill's highlighted provisions were updated to reflect these deletions, while the list of affected Utah Code sections was expanded to include new sections on hybrid vehicle registration fees and road rage.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing provisions related to new vehicle types (electric unicycles and skateboards) and road rage penalties, while the list of affected statutes was expanded to include additional sections on hybrid vehicle fees and road rage.
DEFINITION
Removed new definitions and regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards that were present in the original version.
ENFORCEMENT
Deleted provisions related to enhanced penalties for road rage and wrong-way driving offenses.
FISCAL
Removed the $330 million capital project appropriation for fiscal year 2026 that was included in the original bill.
HIGHLIGHTED_PROVISIONS
Updated the bill's highlighted provisions list to reflect the removal of road rage penalties and the addition of hybrid vehicle registration fee reductions.
SCOPE
Added new Utah Code sections to the list of affected statutes, including 41-1a-1206 (hybrid vehicle registration fees), 41-6a-709, 41-6a-712, and 41-6a-714 (road rage and wrong-way driving).
TECHNICAL
Changed the money appropriated section from '$330,000,000' to 'None' and updated the general description to include hybrid vehicle fees and road rage instead of electric unicycles.
This bill amends Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity planning, update vehicle registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles, clarify rules for new mobility devices like electric unicycles and skateboards, and adjust funding allocations for transportation projects. The changes aim to modernize infrastructure planning, ensure fair treatment of emerging transportation technologies, and maintain funding streams for critical transportation initiatives.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of transportation planning requirements to include connectivity impediments and adds new definitions for emerging mobility devices not previously covered by existing statutes.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report plans to address them by 2027, with periodic follow-up reporting.
Requires air ambulance providers to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers using statewide software.
FISCAL
Increases sales and use tax earmark percentage for transportation funding and reinstates $330,000,000 in capital project funds for fiscal year 2026 from the General Fund.
DEFINITION
Adds definitions for electric unicycles, self-balancing electric skateboards, and electric personal assistive mobility devices with specific operational rules and restrictions.
ENFORCEMENT
Enhances penalties for certain traffic violations (wrong-way driving, one-way traffic, divided highway use) when they occur as part of a road rage event, elevating them to class C misdemeanors.
ELIGIBILITY
Adjusts registration fees for hybrid and electric vehicles, including road usage charge caps for alternative fuel vehicles and reduced fees for plug-in hybrids.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for station area plan requirements and adjusts effective dates for various transportation provisions to align with new planning cycles.
TECHNICAL
Repeals outdated highway-related name designations and removes obsolete provisions related to certain traffic laws and funding mechanisms.
This bill was substantially rewritten and reorganized from a House amendment version to a complete second substitute bill. The new version expands the bill's scope to include wrong-way driving penalties, electric unicycle definitions, and air ambulance dispatch requirements, while removing specific highway reduction strategy provisions and modifying funding allocations for transportation projects.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from primarily transportation infrastructure and mobility planning to include road rage/wrong-way driving penalties, electric unicycle regulations, air ambulance requirements, and litter mitigation funding restoration.
REQUIREMENT
Added requirements for cities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them.
Created new requirements for air ambulance dispatch services.
Reinstated funding to the Department of Transportation for litter mitigation that was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Removed specific provisions regarding highway reduction strategies within Salt Lake City and certain mobility plan approval timelines.
ENFORCEMENT
Enhanced penalties for wrong-way driving when the offense is related to a road rage event.
DEFINITION
Added definitions and provisions related to electric unicycles and similar devices.
FISCAL
Modified funding allocations for transportation projects, changing specific project descriptions and funding amounts for environmental studies and road improvements.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill's effective date from March 4, 2025 to February 19, 2025, and reorganized the document structure from excerpts to a complete bill format.
The bill transitioned from Senate to House amendments, shifting focus from specific road improvement locations to broader transportation policy changes including road rage provisions, hybrid vehicle fees, and sunset review requirements. Funding allocations were reorganized with new pass-through funds for environmental studies and right-of-way acquisition, while some specific project locations were removed or modified.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include road rage and hybrid vehicle registration fees, and sunset review mechanisms were added for certain transportation provisions.
SCOPE
Added provisions related to road rage and hybrid vehicle registration fees to the transportation bill scope.
TIMELINE
Changed highway reduction strategy deadline from March 7, 2025 to February 25, 2025.
REQUIREMENT
Added sunset review requirement for Subsection (4) during 2027 interim by Transportation Interim Committee.
FISCAL
Reorganized funding allocations with new pass-through funds for environmental studies and right-of-way acquisition on SR-89.
Removed specific funding for I-15 Salem environmental impact study and Coral Pink Sand Dunes Road project from previous fiscal year allocation.
DEFINITION
Modified definition of strategies that may increase congestion to specifically include arterial or collector roads.
This bill amends Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity, update vehicle definitions for emerging mobility devices, and adjust funding allocations for roads, transit, and public safety. Key changes include requiring municipalities to identify transportation barriers, clarifying ownership of transit property, updating emissions inspection rules, and modifying sales tax distributions for various transportation projects.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability to include new mobility devices (electric unicycles, self-balancing skateboards) and extends reporting requirements for transportation connectivity plans to municipalities within metropolitan planning organizations.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them by July 1, 2027, with periodic updates through 2027.
Requires air ambulance providers to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers using statewide software.
OWNERSHIP
Clarifies that property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes remains under DOT ownership rather than vesting in the public transit district, with limited exceptions for conveyance.
DEFINITION
Adds definitions and regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, treating them similarly to bicycles with specific operational restrictions.
FISCAL
Adjusts sales and use tax distribution percentages, increasing the earmark for transportation funding from 17% to 24% for certain fiscal years and modifying how funds are allocated to various transportation funds.
ENFORCEMENT
Updates emissions inspection requirements to include exemptions for restored-modified vehicles and Volkswagen diesel vehicles covered by consent decrees, with specific testing procedures.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for certain station area plans and modifies effective dates for various transportation provisions to May 7, 2025, with some provisions effective July 1, 2025.
TECHNICAL
Repeals outdated highway-related name designations and removes certain expired provisions related to highway reduction strategies and scenic byway programs.
Substitute #6→Substitute #7·10 edits
MAJOR
This bill updates Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity between communities, clarify ownership of public transit property, and adjust funding allocations for roads and transit projects. It establishes new reporting requirements for transportation plans, modifies sales tax distribution rules, and adds provisions for advanced air mobility studies and emissions testing exemptions.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability to include requirements for municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments, and adds new provisions for advanced air mobility and road usage charges for alternative fuel vehicles.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them by 2027.
Creates new requirements for air ambulance dispatch services to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers.
Establishes a road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles with specific rates and caps that adjust annually based on inflation.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adhere to project phasing if required by environmental impact statements.
Requires the Department of Transportation and Salt Lake City to coordinate on certain traffic studies and planning related to highway reduction strategies.
FISCAL
Adjusts sales and use tax earmark percentages and extends deadlines for allocating revenue to public transit innovation grants.
Reinstates funding to the Department of Transportation for litter mitigation that was previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEFINITION
Updates definitions related to emergency medical services, including clarifications about 911 ambulance services and behavioral emergency services.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for certain sales and use taxes to be allocated for public transit innovation grants from 2025 to 2026.
TECHNICAL
Makes various technical changes including repealing outdated highway-related name designations and updating code section references.
Substitute #5→Substitute #6·7 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity between communities, regulate new personal mobility devices like electric unicycles and skateboards, and adjust funding allocations for roads and public transit. It also clarifies ownership of property acquired by the Department of Transportation for transit purposes and establishes new reporting requirements for municipalities and planning organizations.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability to include new personal mobility devices (electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards) under existing bicycle regulations and modifies distribution rules for county option sales and use taxes based on public transit district annexation status.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities within metropolitan planning organizations to update general plans by July 1, 2027, to identify and address transportation connectivity impediments like water conveyances that block vehicle and pedestrian access.
Establishes new regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, treating them similarly to bicycles with specific speed limits, age restrictions, and operating rules.
Requires air ambulance providers to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers using statewide software.
FISCAL
Adjusts sales and use tax distribution percentages for counties, particularly changing how revenue is allocated to public transit districts and counties based on whether the county is annexed into a large public transit district.
MODIFIED
Clarifies that property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes remains under DOT ownership rather than automatically vesting in public transit districts, with specific conditions for conveyance to districts.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for certain sales and use tax allocations for public transit innovation grants and adjusts effective dates for various transportation-related provisions.
TECHNICAL
Repeals outdated highway-related name designations and certain obsolete language from previous legislation.
Substitute #4→Substitute #5·7 edits
MODERATE
This bill amends Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity planning, regulate new personal mobility devices like electric unicycles and skateboards, enhance penalties for road rage-related traffic violations, and adjust sales tax funding allocations. It also clarifies property ownership rules for public transit and updates definitions for various vehicle types.
Scope change
The bill expands regulatory coverage to include electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, which were previously unregulated under existing vehicle definitions.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them by 2027.
Requires property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes to remain under DOT ownership rather than vesting in public transit districts.
Creates new requirements for air ambulance dispatch services to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers.
DEFINITION
Adds definitions and regulations for electric unicycles, self-balancing electric skateboards, and electric personal assistive mobility devices, including age restrictions and operating rules.
ENFORCEMENT
Increases penalties for wrong-way driving and one-way traffic violations to class C misdemeanors if the offense occurs during a road rage event.
FISCAL
Adjusts sales and use tax earmark percentages to increase funding for transportation projects and public transit innovation grants.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for certain sales and use tax allocations and adjusts effective dates for various transportation-related provisions.
Substitute #3→Substitute #4·8 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Utah's transportation laws to address connectivity issues, regulate new personal mobility devices, and adjust funding allocations. It requires cities to plan for better transportation connections, defines rules for electric unicycles and skateboards, and modifies how certain taxes are distributed to support transit projects.
Scope change
The bill expands regulatory coverage to include electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, which were previously not explicitly defined in Utah law. It also extends reporting requirements for station area plans around public transit stations.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them by 2027.
Requires air ambulance providers to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency dispatch centers.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adhere to project phasing if mandated by environmental impact statements.
DEFINITION
Adds legal definitions for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, establishing rules for their operation, age restrictions, and penalties.
Updates definitions in the Utah Vehicle Code to include new mobility devices and clarify rules for electric personal assistive mobility devices.
ENFORCEMENT
Increases penalties for wrong-way driving and one-way traffic violations to class C misdemeanors when the offense is related to a road rage event.
FISCAL
Adjusts sales and use tax earmark percentages to increase funding for transportation projects and extends deadlines for certain tax allocations.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for municipalities to develop station area plans around public transit stations from December 2025 to December 2026 for some cases.
Substitute #2→Substitute #3·8 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity planning, strengthen penalties for road rage-related traffic violations, regulate new personal mobility devices like electric unicycles, and adjust funding allocations for transportation projects. It also reinstates certain DOT funding for litter mitigation and clarifies property ownership rules for public transit infrastructure.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability to include electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards under existing vehicle regulations, adds new reporting requirements for municipalities regarding transportation connectivity, and extends certain sales tax allocation deadlines.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities within metropolitan planning organizations to identify transportation connectivity impediments and report on plans to address them by 2027.
Requires property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes to remain under DOT ownership rather than transferring to public transit districts.
ENFORCEMENT
Enhances penalties for wrong-way driving and other traffic violations when they occur as part of a road rage event, elevating them from infractions to class C misdemeanors.
DEFINITION
Adds definitions and regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, including age restrictions and operational rules.
FISCAL
Reinstates funding to the Department of Transportation for litter mitigation programs that was previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adjusts sales and use tax earmark percentages to increase funding for transportation projects and extends deadlines for certain tax allocations.
TIMELINE
Extends deadlines for certain station area plan requirements and adjusts effective dates for various transportation-related provisions.
TECHNICAL
Makes technical corrections to code sections, including repealing outdated highway name designations and updating registration fee structures for alternative fuel vehicles.
Substitute #1→Substitute #2·8 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates Utah's transportation laws to improve connectivity, enhance penalties for road rage-related violations, and regulate new personal mobility devices like electric unicycles and skateboards. It also adjusts vehicle registration fees for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, clarifies property ownership for public transit, and reinstates funding for litter mitigation. The changes aim to modernize transportation infrastructure planning, increase safety enforcement, and ensure equitable treatment of emerging vehicle technologies.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of transportation planning requirements to include municipalities within metropolitan planning organization boundaries and adds specific regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, which were previously unregulated.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities to identify and report on transportation connectivity impediments and develop plans to address them by 2027.
Requires air ambulance providers to provide real-time location and availability information to emergency medical dispatch centers.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adhere to project phasing if mandated by environmental impact statements.
ENFORCEMENT
Increases penalties for wrong-way driving and other traffic violations when they occur as part of a road rage event, elevating them from infractions to class C misdemeanors.
DEFINITION
Creates new definitions and regulations for electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, including age restrictions, speed limits, and prohibited locations.
Clarifies that property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes remains under DOT ownership rather than vesting in public transit districts.
ELIGIBILITY
Reduces registration fees for hybrid electric motor vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles, while establishing a road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles.
FISCAL
Reinstates funding to the Department of Transportation for litter mitigation that was previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced→Enrolled·12 edits·Mar 26, 2025
MAJOR
This bill amends Utah's transportation laws to improve road connectivity, update vehicle registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles, define regulations for new mobility devices like electric unicycles and skateboards, enhance penalties for road rage-related traffic violations, and adjust sales tax allocations for transportation projects. The changes aim to modernize transportation infrastructure, ensure fair treatment of alternative fuel vehicles, and improve safety enforcement.
Scope change
The bill expands applicability to include new mobility devices (electric unicycles, self-balancing electric skateboards) and broadens reporting requirements for municipalities and metropolitan planning organizations regarding transportation connectivity and station area plans.
REQUIREMENT
Requires municipalities to create plans connecting Class C roads that dead-end due to water conveyances, with implementation deadlines of December 31, 2029, and penalties for non-compliance.
Updates station area plan requirements for fixed guideway public transit stations, including new deadlines for municipalities to develop plans and periodic reporting obligations.
Establishes new sections regulating electric unicycles and self-balancing electric skateboards, including age restrictions, speed limits, and prohibited operating areas.
Creates new requirements for air ambulance dispatch services, including real-time location reporting and dispatch protocols.
OWNERSHIP
Clarifies that property acquired by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes remains under DOT ownership rather than vesting in public transit districts.
FISCAL
Adjusts registration fees for hybrid and electric vehicles, including road usage charge caps for alternative fuel vehicles and fee adjustments for six-month registration periods.
Reinstates funding to the Department of Transportation for litter mitigation that was previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adjusts sales and use tax allocations, including extending deadlines for public transit innovation grants and modifying transportation fund deposit percentages.
DEFINITION
Adds definitions for electric unicycles, self-balancing electric skateboards, and electric personal assistive mobility devices to existing vehicle definitions.
Amends definitions in the Department of Transportation chapter to include modern transportation concepts and clarify department functions.
ENFORCEMENT
Enhances penalties for traffic violations (wrong-way driving, one-way traffic violations) when they occur as part of a road rage event, elevating them from infractions to class C misdemeanors.
TIMELINE
Updates various effective dates and deadlines for transportation projects, including environmental impact statement adherence and station area plan completion.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
