The bill establishes a new annual motor vehicle registration fee of $25 for each motor vehicle registered in Elmore County, as outlined in the newly inserted legal language. This fee will be collected by the Revenue Commissioner and is in addition to any other existing fees, taxes, or charges. Notably, the fee will not apply to trailers. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the fee will increase by $1 each year starting January 1, and the Revenue Commissioner is responsible for certifying and publishing any adjustments to the fee.
The proceeds from this fee will be directed into the Enhance Elmore Fund, with 95% allocated for infrastructure projects and 5% for economic development initiatives. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is specific to Elmore County, as indicated in the legal language. The bill was passed by the House on March 18, 2025, and by the Senate on April 1, 2025.