Rep. Paul Cutler

Maddy summarySB 104 modifies how Utah municipalities and counties handle boundary changes for properties. It updates definitions for "boundary adjustment" (relocating shared property lines between owners) and "boundary establishment" (clarifying disputed lines), while changing the processes for proposing, reviewing, and recording these changes. The bill directly affects local governments, property owners, and land use planners by streamlining approval steps and adding new recording requirements. It makes technical updates to existing laws without changing funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summarySB 292 amends Utah's ticketing law to require primary ticket sellers and resellers to deliver e-tickets to consumers before an event begins. It directly affects ticket buyers (consumers) and businesses selling tickets, including resellers and ticket aggregators. Key provisions include making it unlawful to fail to deliver e-tickets, granting consumers a legal claim for damages if harmed by violations, and awarding triple damages plus fees if a court finds a violation. The law applies to single-event tickets but excludes season tickets, taking effect on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 295 allows Utah municipalities to place a lien on a property for unpaid water, sewer, or utility service fees. The bill authorizes cities to charge interest and a one-time penalty on overdue payments, and to bill customers directly or through contracted third parties for these services. It updates definitions and technical details in existing law to clarify billing procedures and lien enforcement. This change directly affects property owners who fall behind on utility payments, giving cities a new legal tool to recover unpaid fees.

Maddy summaryHB 525 creates a one-time registration fee and an annual registration requirement for heavy-duty trucks (over 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating) that are 2009 model year or older. The fees fund Utah’s existing Clean Fuels and Emission Reduction Technology Fund, which supports clean vehicle initiatives. It also expands tax credits for businesses purchasing qualified new heavy-duty vehicles under specific conditions. This bill directly affects owners and operators of older commercial trucks in Utah.

Maddy summarySB 311 expands Utah's sales and use tax exemptions to include electric storage facilities alongside existing exemptions for alternative energy electricity production facilities. This means businesses purchasing or leasing equipment for battery storage systems that support renewable energy will now qualify for the same tax exemption previously available only for electricity generation facilities. The bill modifies tax code definitions and extends the exemption duration for eligible projects. It directly affects companies investing in renewable energy infrastructure, reducing their upfront costs for qualifying storage equipment. The policy change is limited to tax exemptions for specific facility types and does not alter tax rates or impose new fees.