House Bill 1075 amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning motor vehicle regulations, particularly focusing on the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Motor Fuel Use Tax Act. Key changes include the requirement for motor carriers operating certain qualified motor vehicles to obtain a license instead of registration, and the necessity for these vehicles to carry a copy of the license or have it available electronically. The bill also mandates the display of fuel tax decals on qualified vehicles and introduces electronic submission for fuel tax decal renewal orders starting October 1, 2025. Additionally, it revises definitions related to motor fuel and temporary fuel-use permits, updates the due dates for motor fuel use tax returns to be submitted electronically, and allows the department to inspect documents for tax compliance.

Further amendments include the introduction of penalties for late tax filings, with a minimum penalty of $50 or 10% of the delinquent taxes due, and the establishment of interest on delinquent taxes. The bill replaces the term "registered" with "licensed" in several instances, clarifies motor carrier responsibilities regarding record-keeping, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate records for fuel usage. It also raises the threshold for reporting vehicle crashes from $500 to $1,500 and allows for electronic notification regarding the suspension of driver's licenses. Overall, HB 1075 aims to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and modernize processes related to motor fuel taxation, vehicle registration, and DUI program standards in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 1075 Filed: 207.001, 207.002, 207.003, 207.004, 207.005, 207.007, 207.008, 207.011, 207.013, 207.019, 316.065, 318.15, 319.35, 320.605, 320.63, 320.95, 322.01, 322.08, 322.21, 322.245, 322.2616, 322.292, 322.64, 324.091, 324.171, 328.30