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House approves lower fee, exemption for amateur-radio license plates
Summary
The Utah House voted to reduce fees for amateur radio specialty license plates and reinstate an exemption that would identify operators who volunteer during disasters; supporters said the change imposes no cost to the state, while some members raised equity and cost concerns. The bill passed 55–14 and will go to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 10 on a 55–14 vote after a lengthy explanation of the measure and a short floor exchange over whether the state should selectively waive specialty-plate fees.
Representative Wright, sponsor of HB10, said the bill reduces the fee for amateur-radio plates from $30 to $5 and restores the prior exemption so amateur operators can be easily identified while providing emergency…
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