The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding alternative fuel vehicles by allowing owners of such vehicles to apply for a standard license plate or special plate instead of being required to obtain an alternative fuel vehicle special plate. Specifically, it changes the language from shall to may, giving vehicle owners the option to apply for the special plate. Additionally, if they choose not to apply for the special plate, they can still apply for a regular license plate or a special plate along with an alternative fuel vehicle sticker, as specified in the new insertions. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the fee structure, stating that owners must pay an $8 special plate administration fee or an alternative fuel vehicle sticker fee, with all fees being deposited into the state highway fund. The bill also maintains the requirement for alternative fuel vehicle stickers to be issued for qualifying vehicles and updates the civil penalty for unauthorized use of high occupancy vehicle lanes from three hundred fifty dollars to $350. Overall, these changes aim to provide more flexibility for alternative fuel vehicle owners while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

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