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House approves move to age-based fees for trailers, RVs and similar property in substitute SB23
Summary
The House passed the first substitute to Senate Bill 23 to apply an age-based, ad-valorem fee schedule to tangible personal property such as trailers, RVs and ATVs, which sponsors said simplifies administration and is revenue neutral.
The Utah House passed the first substitute to Senate Bill 23, which would extend the age-based fee model used for automobiles to a range of other tangible personal property including trailers, RVs, and recreational vehicles. Representative Harper, presenting the bill, said the change "clarifies a lot of that problem, makes the administration easier, and also makes the compliance much easier."
Harper told the chamber the measure was developed with input from county assessors, the Association of Counties, vehicle owners, dealers and RV associations. Questions focused on the loss of federal tax deductibility when a fee replaces a property tax; Harper said while fees are not deductible, the net result for taxpayers would be a reduced overall liability in most cases.
Representative King opposed the measure on distributional grounds, calling the change regressive in some cases. After debate and summation, the House closed voting and the clerk reported: "First substitute Senate Bill 23, having received 57 yes votes and 15 no votes, passes this body." The bill will be returned to the Senate for further action.
