If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding off-highway vehicle (OHV) registration in Arizona. It would allow for a 30-day temporary general use registration to be issued to nonresidents who own an OHV titled in another state, expanding the eligibility criteria for temporary registrations. The bill also clarifies that a registering officer may issue more than one temporary registration within a 12-month period for nonresidents, which is a change from the current limitation of one registration per vehicle in that timeframe. Additionally, the definition of an OHV would be updated to include specific criteria regarding size, weight, and safety features.

The bill would also extend the Arizona OHV Study Committee for an additional two years, with a new expiration date of June 1, 2027, and it would repeal the committee's existence after that date. Furthermore, it would make technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, including adjustments to the maximum unladen weight of an OHV from 3,500 pounds back to 2,500 pounds. The changes would be retroactive to May 31, 2025, ensuring that the new provisions apply to registrations and operations occurring after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-101, 28-1177, 28-2156, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-2003, 35-146, 35-147, 28-1176, 17-261
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2156