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State Government / Utah / Legislation / SB 242

SB 242Session 2026SenateBecame law

Transportation Amendments

Official source overview

This bill amends provisions related to transportation, including road usage charge, towing dispatch, and local option sales tax use.

Published by Utah State Legislature for S.B. 242 S4. Civixly has formatted, but not rewritten, the official text.

Latest development · Mar 25, 2026

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Official Utah record ↗
Session
2026
Introduced
Feb 3, 2026
Latest passage
Mar 10, 2026
Key provisionsTopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Official highlighted provisions

What the bill would do

These points come from the Utah Legislature’s published bill overview.

  • allows a political subdivision to prohibit a mobile business from operating on a street or sidewalk that is temporarily closed for certain events;
  • requires commercial electric vehicles with a gross weight of 6,001 pounds or more to pay a road usage charge with a higher road usage charge cap;
  • exempts buses operating on the bus's planned route to temporarily cross lane lines to stop at a bus stop;
  • exempts the Department of Transportation from certain requirements related to receiving a conveyance of real property;
  • provides a sales tax exemption for construction materials purchased by the Department of Transportation for certain public transit capital development projects;
  • amends certain allowed uses of local option sales taxes for transportation;
  • increases bonding authorization related to commuter rail expansion;
  • defines the Utah trail network;
  • delegates certain authority to the executive director of the Department of Transportation during a natural disaster;
  • requires local governments that receive funds from the County of the First Class Highway Projects Fund to report on the expenditure of funds and the progress of projects;
  • allows the Transportation Commission to prioritize the use of Transit Transportation Investment Fund revenue for corridor preservation purposes and provides parameters for the use of the revenue;
  • allows certain rail road transportation funds to be used to repair tracks and rail infrastructure located on state lands;
  • allows the Department of Transportation to waive sovereign immunity for public transit projects;
  • amends the definition of "state transportation purposes";
  • amends provisions related to the ability to charge towing dispatch service fees and pass through a reasonable towing dispatch service fee;
  • repeals the study required by the Department of Transportation and Salt Lake City regarding highway reduction strategies;
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Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Budget & TaxesJustice & Public SafetyElections & GovernmentTransportationBusiness & Economy

Source subjects

Active TransportationBusinessClean FuelsCommercial Motor Vehicle RegulationConveyancesCountiesDepartment of Public SafetyDepartment of TransportationEmergency PowersGovernment Operations (State Issues)Legislative Committees and Task ForcesLegislative OperationsLegislative OrganizationLocal Option Sales TaxesMotor VehiclesMunicipalitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Public TransitPublic Transit DistrictsRailroadsReal PropertyRevenue and TaxationSales Tax ExemptionsSales and Use TaxTowingTrailsTransit Transportation Investment FundTransportationTransportation CommissionTransportation FundTransportation FundingVehicle Registration

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorHarper, Wayne A.
cosponsorChristofferson, Kay J.

Action timeline

Newest action first. Action language is supplied by the state source.

View full action timeline81 actions⌄
  1. Mar 25, 2026

    Governor Signed

    Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
  2. Mar 13, 2026

    Senate/ to Governor

    Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026

    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    ReceiptSenate
  4. Mar 11, 2026

    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

    Senate
  5. Mar 11, 2026

    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    EnrolledSenate
  6. Mar 10, 2026

    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    Utah State Legislature
  7. Mar 10, 2026

    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

    ReceiptUtah State Legislature
  8. Mar 10, 2026

    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

    PassageSenate
  9. Mar 10, 2026

    Senate/ received from House

    ReceiptSenate
  10. Mar 7, 2026

    House/ to Senate

    Senate
  11. Mar 7, 2026

    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

    PassageSenate
  12. Mar 7, 2026

    House/ received from Senate

    ReceiptHouse
  13. Mar 7, 2026

    Senate/ to House

    House
  14. Mar 7, 2026

    Senate/ concurs with House amendment

    Amendment PassageHouse
  15. Mar 7, 2026

    Senate/ uncircled

    Senate
  16. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ circled

    Senate
  17. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

    Senate
  18. Mar 6, 2026

    Senate/ received from House

    ReceiptSenate
  19. Mar 6, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S04

    Utah State Legislature
  20. Mar 6, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S04

    Utah State Legislature
  21. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ to Senate

    Senate
  22. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ passed 3rd reading

    PassageSenate
  23. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ substituted

    House
  24. Mar 6, 2026

    House/ 3rd reading

    House
  25. Mar 6, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0242S04

    Utah State Legislature
  26. Mar 6, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0242S04

    Utah State Legislature
  27. Mar 5, 2026

    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

    House
  28. Mar 4, 2026

    House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

    House
  29. Mar 4, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  30. Mar 4, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  31. Mar 4, 2026

    House/ 2nd reading

    House
  32. Mar 4, 2026

    House/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended [House Transportation Committee]

    Amendment PassageHouse
  33. Mar 3, 2026

    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  34. Mar 3, 2026

    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

    Amendment IntroductionHouse
  35. Mar 3, 2026

    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

    Amendment IntroductionHouse
  36. Mar 3, 2026

    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

    Amendment IntroductionHouse
  37. Mar 3, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  38. Mar 2, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  39. Mar 2, 2026

    House Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed [House Transportation Committee]

    FailureHouse
  40. Mar 2, 2026

    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Transportation Committee]

    SubstitutionHouse
  41. Mar 1, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  42. Mar 1, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0242S03

    Utah State Legislature
  43. Feb 27, 2026

    House/ to standing committee [House Transportation Committee]

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  44. Feb 27, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  45. Feb 27, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  46. Feb 26, 2026

    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    House
  47. Feb 26, 2026

    House/ received from Senate

    ReceiptHouse
  48. Feb 26, 2026

    Senate/ to House

    House
  49. Feb 26, 2026

    Senate/ passed 3rd reading

    PassageHouse
  50. Feb 26, 2026

    Senate/ floor amendment

    Senate
  51. Feb 26, 2026

    Senate/ uncircled

    Senate
  52. Feb 25, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  53. Feb 24, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  54. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ circled

    Senate
  55. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ 3rd reading

    Senate
  56. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ passed 2nd reading

    Reading 2Senate
  57. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ floor amendment

    Senate
  58. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ substituted

    Senate
  59. Feb 24, 2026

    Senate/ 2nd reading

    Senate
  60. Feb 23, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  61. Feb 23, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  62. Feb 19, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  63. Feb 19, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0242S02

    Utah State Legislature
  64. Feb 12, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242S01

    Utah State Legislature
  65. Feb 12, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242S01

    Utah State Legislature
  66. Feb 10, 2026

    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    Senate
  67. Feb 10, 2026

    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

    Senate
  68. Feb 9, 2026

    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  69. Feb 9, 2026

    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

    SubstitutionSenate
  70. Feb 9, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0242S01

    Utah State Legislature
  71. Feb 9, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0242S01

    Utah State Legislature
  72. Feb 6, 2026

    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

    ReceiptSenate
  73. Feb 6, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0242

    Utah State Legislature
  74. Feb 5, 2026

    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0242

    Utah State Legislature
  75. Feb 4, 2026

    Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  76. Feb 3, 2026

    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    Senate
  77. Feb 3, 2026

    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

    ReceiptSenate
  78. Feb 3, 2026

    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0242

    Utah State Legislature
  79. Feb 3, 2026

    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0242

    Utah State Legislature
  80. Feb 3, 2026

    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

    Utah State Legislature
  81. Feb 3, 2026

    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

    Utah State Legislature

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