Substitute House Bill No. 6748 with File No. 457 proposes several amendments to existing laws concerning motor vehicle dealerships, repair shops, and the "Move Over" law, among other issues. The bill eliminates the need for a certificate of approval from the local board or authority for motor vehicle businesses and instead requires a certificate from the zoning enforcement official, which must also be approved by the local building official and fire marshal. It defines and sets fines for simple trespass on public water supply watershed land and amends the "Move Over" law to apply to all public roads, not just those with multiple lanes, requiring drivers to slow down or move over for stationary or slow-moving vehicles on the highway. The bill also creates a Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Advisory Board within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

The bill includes changes such as extending the term of service for the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to two years, allowing an extension of time for vehicles that fail inspection due to delayed parts, and requiring municipal approval for the Connecticut Airport Authority to purchase municipally owned airports. It anticipates potential revenue gains from new infractions and the expanded "Move Over" law. Additionally, the bill clarifies that motor vehicle infractions incur a Special Transportation Fund surcharge of 50% of the fine and that infractions are not crimes, allowing violators to pay fines by mail. It also references related bill sHB 6646, which transfers the authority for issuing certificates of approval from a municipality's zoning board of appeals to its planning commission.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 14-54, 14-283b
TRA Joint Favorable Substitute: 14-54, 14-283b
File No. 457: 14-54, 14-283b