The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning the regulation of motor carriers, motor fuel taxation, and driver licensing. Key provisions include the requirement for motor carriers operating certain qualified vehicles to obtain a license instead of registration and to display fuel tax decals. It mandates electronic submission of fuel tax decal renewal orders and revises definitions related to motor vehicles and fuel. The bill also introduces penalties for false statements during audits and for counterfeiting fuel tax licenses. Additionally, it requires vehicle registration applicants to provide a Florida address and proof of residency, while allowing the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to inspect records for tax verification.

Further amendments focus on tax exemptions, vehicle registration processes, and DUI program regulations. The bill specifies conditions under which the sale or lease of qualified motor vehicles is exempt from sales tax and raises the vehicle crash reporting threshold. It allows for email notifications regarding license renewals and suspensions, clarifies definitions related to economically disadvantaged areas, and introduces new insurance requirements for commercial vehicles. The bill also shifts the department's approach to renewing licenses from mandatory to permissive and emphasizes community involvement in DUI program licensure. Overall, the bill aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance compliance, and ensure proper taxation and licensing within Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 1290 Filed: 207.001, 207.003, 207.004, 207.005, 207.007, 207.008, 207.011, 207.013, 207.014, 207.019, 212.08, 316.065, 318.15, 320.02, 320.605, 320.63, 320.95, 322.01, 322.08, 322.18, 322.21, 322.2616, 322.292, 322.64, 324.091, 324.171, 328.30, 627.7415, 316.545, 319.35