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Votes at a glance: Transportation committee advances two bills and holds two for amendment
Summary
On Jan. 23, 2026 the Utah House Transportation Committee approved the minutes, recommended SB22 and first substitute SB36 favorably, and held HB173 and HB381 for further work after stakeholder concerns; most committee actions were unanimous voice votes.
The Utah House Transportation Committee recorded the following formal actions on Jan. 23, 2026:
- Minutes: The committee approved the Jan. 3, 2026 minutes by voice vote after Representative Mike Peterson moved to approve.
- SB22 (Minor Driving Hours Amendments): The committee voted unanimously to recommend SB22 with a favorable recommendation after Senator Harper explained the bill clarifies that foster parents, step-parents and similar caregivers may supervise and have teen driving hours counted.
- SB36 (Transportation Commission Amendments, first substitute): The committee passed out the first substitute of SB36 with a favorable recommendation by voice vote; the substitute directs UDOT to review regional boundaries, duties and needs and report to an interim committee.
- HB173 (Disabled parking permit amendments—pregnancy): After testimony and questions about ADA implications and stall availability, Representative Matthews moved to hold the first substitute; the motion passed unanimously and the bill was held for amendment.
- HB381 (Electric Bike Amendments): The committee adopted the first substitute for HB381 by voice vote, then—at the sponsor's request—voted to hold the bill while staff and stakeholders address insurance, labeling and implementation issues. The committee invited members to view a device demonstration on the Capitol south steps.
All recorded committee votes on bill actions were taken by voice and described on the record as unanimous unless otherwise noted.
