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SB 91UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah increases historical black license plate contribution to $50 and funds rural county DMV services

Original title: Motor Vehicle Registration Services Amendments

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Chris Wilson and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Utah SB 91 raises the minimum annual contribution for the historical support from $25 to $50, creates a to fund Motor Vehicle Division services in third through sixth class counties, and appropriates $2,200,000 in 2027 operating budgets starting January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Rural vehicle owners and residents in counties of the third through sixth class stand to gain expanded local DMV services funded by redirected fees and a doubled specialty license plate contribution rate.

Background
  • The Utah State Tax Commission administers state tax laws and vehicle registration through the Motor Vehicle Division. context
  • Rural counties in Utah frequently rely on local offices acting on behalf of the state division to process vehicle registrations and license plate issuances. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Motorists in third through sixth class counties

Vehicle owners in eligible rural counties may experience changes or expansions in local Motor Vehicle Division services.

Directly affected

Historical support special group license plate applicants

Applicants must pay an increased annual contribution of $50 instead of $25, with specific statutory allocation of their fees.

Directly affected

Utah State Tax Commission

The commission is tasked with administering the new restricted account, distributing funds to eligible counties, and adjusting fees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the historical support license plate contribution cost under this bill?
The minimum annual contribution to obtain or renew the historical support increases from $25 to $50.
Which counties are eligible to receive funding for vehicle registration services?
Counties classified as third through sixth class that provide vehicle registration services on behalf of the division are eligible for annual funding based on the number of vehicles registered in the previous calendar year.
When do the fee changes and new accounts take effect?
The majority of the bill takes effect on January 1, 2027, while specific 2027 appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

72 actions
  1. Mar 23, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  7. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  8. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ concurs with House amendment
  9. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  11. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  12. Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  13. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ floor amendment
  14. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  15. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ circled
  16. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  17. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  18. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  19. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
  20. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S05
  21. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S05
  22. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S05
  23. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S05
  24. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  25. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  26. Feb 25, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S04
  27. Feb 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S04
  28. Feb 24, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  29. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S04
  30. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S04
  31. Feb 23, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091S03
  32. Feb 23, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S03
  33. Feb 19, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  34. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S03
  35. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S03
  36. Feb 12, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  37. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S02
  38. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S02
  39. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091S01
  40. Feb 9, 2026House
    House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
  41. Feb 9, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  42. Feb 6, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  43. Feb 6, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  44. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091S01
  45. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091S01
  46. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  47. Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  48. Feb 3, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  49. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  50. Feb 3, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  51. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  52. Feb 2, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  53. Feb 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  54. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  55. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  56. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  57. Jan 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  58. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  59. Jan 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  60. Jan 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0091
  61. Jan 17, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0091
  62. Jan 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  63. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0091
  64. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0091
  65. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  66. Jan 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Chris WilsonSenate · District 2RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Bridger BolinderHouse · District 29RepublicanCosponsor
Bridger BolinderHouse · District 29RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

financial connection98% confidence

Creation of Vehicle Registration Services Restricted Account

The bill establishes a new restricted account inside the General Fund specifically backed by a designated portion of vehicle registration fees to support rural county DMV operations.

Vehicle Registration Services Restricted AccountGeneral Fund

Connected Entities

Utah State Historical Society, Utah State Tax Commission, Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 and 5 more
OrganizationUtah State Historical Society“Sponsoring organization receiving allocations from license plate contributions”Map →
OrganizationUtah State Tax Commission“State commission administering vehicle registration and tax administration”Map →
OrganizationTransportation Investment Fund of 2005“Fund receiving fee deposits”Map →
OrganizationCultural and Community Engagement Foundation Fund“Fund receiving a portion of historical support license plate contributions”Map →
PersonBridger Bolinder“House Sponsor, Representative”Map →
OrganizationOlympic and Paralympic Venues Grant Fund“Fund receiving a portion of license plate contributions”Map →
PersonChris H. Wilson“Chief Sponsor, Senator”Map →
OrganizationVehicle Registration Services Restricted Account“Newly created restricted account in the General Fund”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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