This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding vehicle titles, specifically for vehicles purchased from out-of-state dealers. Under the new provisions, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) would be authorized to issue a vehicle certificate of title pending registration for vehicles sold to state residents by out-of-state dealers, including those with a lien or encumbrance filed by the dealer or finance company. Additionally, it mandates that residents must complete the registration of such vehicles once the title is issued.

The bill also modifies the process for collecting vehicle use taxes. It allows registering officers to process applications for title or registration without collecting the tax upfront, provided that the taxes are collected at the time of registering the vehicle. Furthermore, it requires the Arizona Department of Revenue to assist ADOT in calculating the necessary vehicle use taxes. The bill makes conforming changes to existing statutes and becomes effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2053
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2053, 28-2056, 28-2061