Senate panel endorses bill for driver license, gun permit fee increases

SALT LAKE CITY — A Senate panel pulled the trigger Wednesday on a bill that would raise Utah concealed firearms permit renewal fees, over the objections of the National Rifle Association and local gun enthusiasts.
SB16 would also increase the cost for various types of drivers' licenses and other programs the state Department of Public Safety oversees. A regular driver's license application would go up to $32 from $25.
There were no objections to raising those fees during hearing in the Sen