Transportation

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 242: Transportation Amendments

SB 242 amends Utah's transportation laws to affect local governments, commercial vehicle operators, and public transit agencies. It allows cities to restrict mobile food businesses on temporarily closed streets during events, requires heavier electric trucks (6,001+ lbs) to pay higher road usage fees, and exempts buses from lane restriction rules when stopping at designated stops. The bill also provides sales tax exemptions for transit construction materials, mandates local governments to report highway fund spending, and updates towing fee rules and disaster response authority for transportation agencies. These changes focus on operational flexibility, funding mechanisms, and safety adjustments without altering tax rates or creating new revenue streams.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides sales tax exemptions for transit construction materials (funding) and exempts buses from lane restrictions (enhancing public transit efficiency)90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 492: Transportation, Infrastructure, and Housing Amendments

HB 492 creates the State Housing Infrastructure Partnership Fund and Board to provide loans for housing-related infrastructure projects. It directly affects municipalities, counties, and other qualifying local governments by authorizing the Board to issue loans from the $100 million fund to finance system improvements (like water systems, roads, or sewer facilities) that support housing construction. The bill requires loan recipients to prioritize projects including starter homes and transfers duties from the repealed Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Board to the new Board. It also establishes reporting requirements and rulemaking authority for the Board to manage the fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $100M fund for housing infrastructure loans, directly allocating public funds to support local government projects under Public Funds/Accounts subject.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates $100M fund for infrastructure loans to support housing construction, prioritizing starter homes (affordable).95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure via loans for housing-related projects including road system improvements under the State Housing Infrastructure Partnership Fund.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 507: State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments

HB 507 establishes a State Reinvestment Restricted Account to collect and manage funds from specific economic development activities. It prohibits local governments from offering incentives for large data centers (with exceptions), creates new development zones for housing, transit, and other projects, and requires counties/cities to follow specific rules for zone creation and funding. The bill sets a 2028 deadline for creating certain zones like home ownership promotion areas and coordinates with another economic development bill (H.B. 475). It affects local governments, counties, cities, and the Utah Inland Port Authority by modifying how they manage economic development projects and tax increment funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits local tax incentives for large data centers, restricting local taxation policy per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing development zones, home ownership promotion areas, and funds through Reinvestment Account targeting affordable housing development.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits local incentives for large data centers, restricting tech infrastructure development without addressing privacy/cybersecurity.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly creates new development zones for 'transit' projects and requires coordination for transit infrastructure, advancing transportation planning and funding mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 381: Electric Mobility Device Amendments

HB 381 amends Utah laws governing electric-assisted bicycles and similar mobility devices. It clarifies that motorcycles include electric models, bans alcohol use while operating e-bikes, and prohibits modifications beyond the manufacturer's settings. The bill requires helmets for riders under 21 on highways, allows police to hold e-vehicles from minors for safety violations, and mandates safety courses for certain device operation. These changes directly affect e-bike and e-motorcycle users, particularly young riders, by establishing new safety standards and enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bike safety with helmets, alcohol bans, and courses, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's safety-focused amendments.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 292: Autonomous Systems Amendments

SB 292 amends Utah's product liability laws specifically for automated driving systems (ADS), directly affecting manufacturers and developers of level 3-5 autonomous vehicles. It limits noneconomic damages in related lawsuits, creates a legal defense for companies meeting "state-of-the-art" technology standards, and restricts liability to certain claims. The bill also establishes new definitions for ADS levels and requires a sunset review of these liability provisions. These changes aim to clarify legal responsibilities as autonomous vehicle technology advances, without altering federal safety standards.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyLimits liability for autonomous vehicle manufacturers, favoring tech companies over consumer protection in product liability cases.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationLimits liability for autonomous vehicle manufacturers, reducing legal barriers to advance ADS technology in transportation infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 23, 2026

HCR 7: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Scenic Byway Designations

This resolution approves an updated management plan for Utah's existing Zion Scenic Byway, which runs along State Route 9 from Hurricane to Mount Carmel Junction. It directly enables the byway corridor - including Washington and Kane Counties, local municipalities, and the Zion Regional Collaborative - to pursue federal National Scenic Byway designation, as required by Utah law. The plan, developed with local governments and agencies, outlines how the route’s scenic, cultural, and natural resources will be managed. This approval is a procedural step needed before the Utah Department of Transportation can submit the byway for federal recognition.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables federal scenic byway designation for State Route 9 highway corridor, directly advancing transportation infrastructure management per Roads/Highways subject and Utah law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 228: Vehicle Sales Amendments

HB 228 amends Utah's vehicle title branding rules to clarify how damaged or salvaged vehicles are labeled. It defines terms like "rebuilt and restored" for salvaged vehicles that have been properly repaired and restored to safety standards. The bill requires Utah's Motor Vehicle Division to check a national database before issuing new titles, helping prevent fraud with vehicles from other states. These changes directly affect vehicle owners, dealers, and the state's title processing system by standardizing branding and improving title verification.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies safety standards for rebuilt vehicles and prevents title fraud, enhancing transportation safety per bill's focus on vehicle safety and fraud prevention.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 436: Moderate Income Housing Infrastructure Amendments

HB 436 modifies reporting requirements for municipalities implementing moderate income housing strategies and adds a new transportation priority. It requires municipalities to submit detailed annual reports tracking housing strategies, new home construction, and zoning changes, with stricter compliance standards for those without public transit stations. Crucially, it grants priority consideration for transportation projects if a municipality adds 2.5% or more new residential units annually. The bill affects all "specified municipalities" defined under Utah law, with no new state funding required. It takes effect May 6, 2026, and makes technical updates to existing housing reporting codes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill incentivizes 2.5% annual residential unit growth for transportation priority, directly advancing moderate income housing development through mandatory reporting and funding incentives.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill grants priority for transportation projects when municipalities add 2.5%+ new residential units annually, directly linking housing growth to transportation project funding and approval.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Utah · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 431: Wildlife Crossing Amendments

HB 431 creates a dedicated Wildlife Crossing Account funded through voluntary $1 contributions when Utah residents apply for vehicle registration or purchase hunting, fishing, or other licenses. The bill directs the Department of Transportation, with input from wildlife officials, to prioritize projects that improve wildlife safety (like animal crossings over roads) and protect livestock. It does not appropriate new state funds but instead uses existing voluntary contributions and allocates a portion of sales tax revenue to the account. The account will support projects designed to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and enhance habitat connectivity across Utah.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds wildlife crossings to protect animals and reduce roadkill, directly advancing wildlife conservation and habitat protection through transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOT to prioritize wildlife crossing projects improving road safety and infrastructure, funded through voluntary contributions without new state funds.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 561: Use of Motorized Vehicles by Minors Amendments

HB 561 updates Utah's vehicle laws to clarify that mini-motorcycles are legally treated the same as motorcycles. This means minors riding mini-motorcycles must now follow the same rules as motorcycle riders, including needing proper driver licenses, registration, and insurance. The bill also adds provisions allowing law enforcement to impound motorcycles involved in certain traffic violations. These changes directly affect minor riders of mini-motorcycles and impact how law enforcement handles related traffic offenses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies vehicle regulations to require licenses/insurance for minors on mini-motorcycles, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on Motor Vehicles and Transportation.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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