The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding alternative fuel vehicles by changing the requirement for vehicle owners. Under current law, a person who owns a motor vehicle that uses alternative fuel shall apply for alternative fuel vehicle special plates may apply for alternative fuel vehicle special plates. Additionally, if a vehicle owner does not apply for these special plates, the bill allows them to apply for a license plate or special plate and an alternative fuel vehicle sticker. This change provides more flexibility for vehicle owners regarding the type of plates they can obtain. Furthermore, the bill specifies that a person applying for an alternative fuel vehicle special plate must pay an eight dollar $8 special plate administration fee or alternative fuel vehicle sticker fee, with all fees being deposited into the state highway fund. The bill also clarifies that a person cannot drive in high occupancy vehicle lanes with an alternative fuel vehicle sticker unless it has been issued for a qualifying vehicle, and it sets the civil penalty for violations at three hundred fifty dollars $350. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the process for alternative fuel vehicle owners while maintaining compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2416
House Engrossed Version: 28-2416
Chaptered Version: 28-2416