Wildlife Crossing Amendments

Created a new 'Wildlife Crossing Account' within the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 to specifically fund wildlife connectivity and livestock protection projects.

Established a $1 voluntary contribution that individuals can choose to pay when applying for vehicle registrations or hunting licenses to support wildlife crossings.

Created an earmark directing a specific percentage of sales and use tax revenue to be deposited into the new Wildlife Crossing Account.

Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Division of Wildlife Resources and stakeholders to recommend and prioritize projects before funding is allocated.

Defined allowable uses of the account funds, including wildlife overpasses, underpasses, fencing, and livestock safety infrastructure.

Removed the Senate Sponsor name from the bill header and updated the effective date to July 1, 2026.

Clarified that voluntary contributions for wildlife crossings are not considered license or registration fees.

Added a specific $1 voluntary contribution amount for motor vehicle registration checkoffs.

Updated document headers, dates, and formatting to reflect the final amended version.

The term 'permit' was replaced with 'license' in Section 23A-3-217 to clarify that the voluntary contribution applies specifically to hunting and other licenses.

The text was updated to explicitly state that the contribution is not a 'license fee' instead of a 'permit fee' to ensure it is treated as a voluntary donation.

A specific amount of $1 was added to the voluntary contribution for wildlife crossings in both the hunting license and vehicle registration sections.

Created a new Wildlife Crossing Account within the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 to receive specific earmarked funds.

Established a new voluntary contribution option for individuals applying for vehicle registrations, hunting licenses, and other permits to support wildlife crossing construction.

Created a new earmark for sales and use tax revenue to be deposited directly into the Wildlife Crossing Account.

Directed the Department of Transportation to consult with the Division of Wildlife Resources and stakeholders to recommend priority projects for the Transportation Commission.

Updated the effective dates for certain sections of the Transportation Investment Fund from May 6, 2026, to July 1, 2026, and corrected a reference to a bond section number.