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The sponsor said the current system makes it cheaper in some cases to receive repeated infractions than to obtain an endorsement and that fatalities among riders without endorsements have risen from 28 percent to 38 percent of motorcycle fatalities in the period cited by the sponsor. To change incentives, the bill raises the fine for riding without an endorsement to $350 but provides that the fine will be waived if the rider obtains an endorsement (typically following a motorcycle safety course).

Chris, director of the Driver's License Division, testified the agency supports the incentive approach and confirmed there is no current statutory parity that waives fines for someone caught driving without any driver's license; the director said the agency would work with the sponsor to encourage compliance. The director explained that the endorsement requires a knowledge test and a practical skills test but that completing an approved motorcycle course can waive the skills test.

Senator Winterton moved to pass out the first substitute with a favorable recommendation. The committee voted 5–1, with Senator Kwan recorded as the sole ‘‘nay.’’ The chair announced the measure passed out to the floor 5–1.

Votes at a glance: HB 234 (1st Sub) — Favorable recommendation to the Senate (5–1); Senator Kwan recorded as the no vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee - February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee passed first substitute House Bill 234 to increase fines for riding without a motorcycle endorsement to $350, with the fine waived if the rider obtains the endorsement; the bill passed 5–1 in committee with Senator Kwan recorded as the lone no vote.","taxTitle","2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",78171,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325531,"Committee approves clarification allowing corridor preservation funds for fixed transit guideways",222,1304100,1526420,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed&start=1304&end=1526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed/thumbnail_1304100.jpg","/articles/6325531/Utah/Committee-approves-clarification-allowing-corridor-preservation-funds-for-fixed-transit-guideways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325531-8f9f13747531abc00bd1325fadcf8892/orig.mp4?Expires=1770681425&Signature=MA4kwjytB8-Ec6TgN112Z3T0J9k4siWAULPkm4jQOuXWVHijNN7xmyConeSfT4HjJ8j-OvumRD7BGd-6gYWNx~QoicMSzEO5dCSFtu8O3TBw634vJeqp2v2fjXfBKTREeeZeG8BFAOcZOS7a8dmLwkSkl1uIJSshdSmk4wiaMK4yiSo3YcKa3GT4hBho4QGVHZFqqBoDEzZrd~7rrMW2L2vjDNrIDM2HyeKGCcTqFIPUUwQMx8lMfQ-BmOuDs6I0-BlPwaT3q9NLcPNagm39WoGFxcAAi~XtKbF2ITUJlrpY5ycsMCX2i4Z23SoHQKAM~u2gK5e1Bd7prLOOU5tB4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Kristofferson told the committee House Bill 229 clarifies previous language so that Utah Department of Transportation corridor preservation funds can be used for fixed guideway transit corridors.

Kristofferson said the change addresses attorney guidance that the prior language was not sufficiently clear to allow corridor preservation dollars to be used for fixed transit guideways. Jeff Azersson of the Utah Transit Authority testified in support, saying the change would help preserve corridor space \"not just for roads, but also for transit.\" Miranda Jones Cox of the Wasatch Front Regional Council also testified in support and thanked the sponsor for advancing corridor preservation.

Senator Winterton moved to recommend the bill favorably to the Senate floor; the committee voted unanimously to advance HB 229 and later placed the bill on the consent calendar.

Votes at a glance: HB 229 — Favorable recommendation to the Senate (unanimous); placed on consent calendar.","House Bill 229 clarifies that Utah Department of Transportation corridor preservation funds may be used for fixed guideway transit projects; the committee recommended the bill favorably after testimony from transit and regional planning agencies.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325534,"Committee advances bill encouraging advanced transmission technologies to ease grid congestion",191,1095220,1286750,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed&start=1095&end=1286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed/thumbnail_1095220.jpg","/articles/6325534/Utah/Committee-advances-bill-encouraging-advanced-transmission-technologies-to-ease-grid-congestion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325534-ecdba0dbe9a5e48bfd7020693df6bd56/orig.mp4?Expires=1770681425&Signature=Fl3HKXSy39Y6lJThBGFac1nFeEOpGdJ9VIisBX0VqKvgyTie4rxVKP-BTWTyxTM3SAKNYIHDZ2jB7sgSfCHK8QJEa0vazpL1da6uRYVTvo6SiHuYchfFY2OctvMBuIuqmoMPw6Vb6Nm1auki89FCtSQxWw28VTRev9fC3rqg6LGbt0JhO6V9poCeBzTUjxiXH9P1S8uBrAqyI4K2d~FNcPd08WWX33Yu5c73IX0FKUNE-F7dq~0aucbHLGsiu4l0ubcZ5unEO61jU45tThsi5t0TokbWlaDUbBbhLrDfzBXKitBHlOaRvq5CLj3A6HTLZf~snDNKne8166MQypDsfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Watkins said House Bill 212, Advanced Transmission Technologies, would encourage utilities to evaluate a suite of software and hardware tools that increase the amount of electricity existing transmission lines can carry, which the sponsor said reduces congestion and wildfire risk while saving ratepayers money.

Watkins told the committee these technologies are \"software and cheaper and hardware solutions that increase the amount of electricity existing transmission lines can carry\" and described them as deployable faster and at lower cost than new infrastructure. The sponsor said the Public Utilities Commission would be encouraged to support deployment where the technologies are proven cost-effective.

Committee members noted the bill's fiscal note was minimal; a senator summarized the fiscal estimate as approximately four cents for every $10,000,000 (a nominal value read into the record). No public commenters opposed the bill. Senator Milner moved to pass out the first substitute with a favorable recommendation; the committee voted unanimously to advance HB 212 and place it on the consent calendar.

The bill now heads to the Senate floor for further consideration.

Votes at a glance: HB 212 (1st Sub) — Favorable recommendation to the Senate (unanimous).","The committee passed first substitute House Bill 212 to encourage utilities and the Public Utilities Commission to evaluate and, where cost-effective, deploy software and hardware solutions (advanced transmission technologies) to increase capacity of existing transmission lines.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325539,"Committee backs one-time registration fee for in-state commercial semi trailers",358,659880,1018540,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed&start=659&end=1018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed/thumbnail_659880.jpg","/articles/6325539/Utah/Committee-backs-one-time-registration-fee-for-in-state-commercial-semi-trailers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325539-224f4db5ff60e367fe57d3de66c64ca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770681425&Signature=mknvKT6DFsevpg9Zt2bbXBly-JfNSTwx0zbU1lYI73qlzQuU3i~cgcXcotwQXocxzyEAWLW33qrTh-Di6AZI4yON2PGaQW1ypAllTQxTjj5LvgIWwXKmJc-L3tAu4F4X~zi~EVe5Q2J9hHYBrgfSvhJcf7RxoZR989fPgO0t7B7XbWz3IQV3ZkCTAYhyuVnLLn3-hy6qEzuN8HXivsmvaMpSbA~mHLCblWU2U8wsKjTiQkC0UD-LCON-feZQ-yLuFy9cnAbP41cXP1m4M6NuQCNuNJazv1SVP6FvuYSp4WwnkGqHCaRRnU85sh6r0ytLvR4XlIVNFWs6G6cSKOzU7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Chu told the Senate Transportation committee the bill would create a one-time fee for in-state semi trailer registration intended to encourage buyers to register trailers in Utah rather than neighboring states.

Representative Chu said the bill grew out of observations on a legislative site visit where many commercial trailers bore Idaho plates; she said the measure was designed to \"lure a few folks back to Utah rather than going to Idaho when they buy a new trailer.\" The second substitute mirrors earlier versions the sponsor said.

Committee members asked clarify whether the measure applies only to commercial semi trailers; Representative Chu confirmed it applies to commercial semi trailers only. Representative Chu also said the one-time fee in the draft is $150 for a lifetime registration.

Senator Quan moved to pass House Bill 166, second substitute, with a favorable recommendation; the committee voted unanimously to advance the bill. The committee also voted to place the bill on the consent calendar.

The sponsor and committee emphasized the change is limited to in-state trailers and commercial semi trailers; other trailer classes and constitutional limits on registration were discussed as reasons the bill does not cover out-of-state purchasers.

Votes at a glance: HB 166 (2nd Sub) — Favorable recommendation to the Senate (unanimous); motion to place on consent calendar also passed unanimously.","The Senate Transportation committee recommended House Bill 166 (second substitute), which creates a one-time licensing fee for in-state commercial semi trailers intended to make Utah more competitive with neighboring states.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325544,"Senate committee sends telecommunications amendments to the Senate after stakeholder-backed changes",600,35320,636090,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed&start=35&end=636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333115-ce0f6a7b9890b7df4ba262eb2f2bd5ed/thumbnail_35320.jpg","/articles/6325544/Utah/Senate-committee-sends-telecommunications-amendments-to-the-Senate-after-stakeholder-backed-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325544-5ee292ba480f9ec6f0d9a2715ab0490c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770681425&Signature=Kj8-0Uca9kxcieedre7T51aYUotUHEP-Z2P6O10lTKXwxxsiUPdECIS1ySAZNo8wfHkBDyXhv8L9hZyV4Wc7svCry-78soEV9Qd8KHi2nn7hNpxARowBPN6AS69HLp8DhlVS7kuOnbkcTYzw5HVxbm9FAh5dSKHiR7fKgdf6MqA3xRdiLOgMZ8l9lG8WPLehvKGBMF4wlAljZy9FMkUb4Ti1dzGSiMq6Bo2Efi7z7L09eQtuFPuX7kGvPZycMtlnKDbnTb76pZHN3HK3NMmRqeIPJMM4pQE8SDrC~rAhz6JLwuvI0plxliidkLjJ3QM5fcjM11l-HPkBapMcP5FRBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Harper, chair of the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Standing Committee, said the committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 269, Telecommunications Amendments, with a favorable recommendation to the full Senate.

The bill updates state law related to incumbent telephone corporations, clarifies distinctions between price-regulated and rate-of-return carriers, and provides a process for carrier-of-last-resort relief while preserving consumer protections and state universal service funding for noncompetitive areas.

Senator Harper told the committee the bill \"goes and makes amendments to laws relating to telecommunications companies\" and is intended to \"ensure that everybody has access to a variety of telecommunication products.\" He added the bill \"does not relieve any carrier of obligations to continue service\" and includes technical changes to how authorized areas are deemed competitive as of July 1, 2025.

Tim Kunkleman, regional director for Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink), testified in support and described SB 269 as \"a result of a collaborative stakeholder effort\" that balances consumer protections with regulatory relief to enable investment in next-generation networks. Kunkleman said the bill \"provides relief for a carrier of last resort\" and that the sponsors had tried to ensure \"no customer is gonna be left behind.\" He also told the committee Utah has \"about a little over 4,000,000 voice lines across the state\" and that roughly 2.9 percent remain under older regulation.

Committee discussion emphasized the multi-stakeholder compromise. Senator Ravey moved the bill out of committee with a favorable recommendation; the motion carried unanimously.

The committee record shows the measure was presented, discussed with industry stakeholders and agency staff, and advanced to the Senate floor for further consideration.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 269 — Favorable recommendation to the Senate (unanimous).","The Senate Transportation committee unanimously recommended Senate Bill 269, which updates state rules on telecommunications carriers, clarifies carrier-of-last-resort relief, and focuses state universal-service funds on noncompetitive areas after stakeholder negotiations.","actionData","errors"]

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