Tax Commission Amendments
HB 259 clarifies that the motor vehicle enforcement administrator of the Utah State Tax Commission must report directly to the executive director, establishing a clear chain of command. It also modifies the executive director's compensation structure, setting the maximum salary at 90% of the annual salary for district judges as specified in the state budget. These changes directly affect the executive director and motor vehicle enforcement administrator, with the reporting change taking effect May 7, 2025, and the compensation adjustment effective July 1, 2025. The bill makes no new funding appropriations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
MODERATE
This bill clarifies the reporting structure within the State Tax Commission by making the motor vehicle enforcement administrator report to the executive director rather than directly to the commission. It also updates compensation rules for state officers, including the Tax Commission executive director, by adjusting salary calculation methods and vehicle benefits.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on State Tax Commission leadership structure and compensation, but the reporting chain was modified to create a clearer hierarchy within the commission.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the reporting relationship so the motor vehicle enforcement administrator now reports to the executive director instead of directly to the commission.
Adjusted salary calculation rules for certain state officers, changing the maximum salary cap from 90% to 100% of district judge salaries for specific positions.
Modified vehicle benefit provisions for the executive director of the State Tax Commission, changing from official and personal use to commute and official use.
DEFINITION
Updated the definition of who qualifies as an 'appointed executive' in the compensation section to include the motor vehicle enforcement administrator.
TECHNICAL
Updated formatting and line breaks in the enrolled version of the bill text.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
35
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Mar 26, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Feb 18, 2025
Legislature · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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