The bill amends various sections of the Florida Statutes concerning the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, focusing on the regulation of motor carriers, fuel tax requirements, and vehicle registration processes. Key changes include the requirement for motor carriers operating certain qualified motor vehicles to obtain a license instead of registration and to display fuel tax decals on their vehicles. The bill mandates electronic submission of fuel tax decal renewal orders and introduces penalties for false statements related to fuel tax documents. Additionally, it requires vehicle registration applicants to provide a Florida address and proof of that address, while also updating definitions related to motor fuel and vehicle classifications.

Further amendments address temporary fuel-use permits, requiring them to be carried on vehicles and exhibited on demand, with penalties for unauthorized use. The bill updates tax return filing deadlines and mandates electronic submissions starting October 1, 2025. It also clarifies the calculation of fuel used for tax purposes and allows for cooperative agreements with other states for tax administration. Other provisions include changes to crash reporting thresholds, updates to DUI program requirements, and modifications to insurance requirements for qualified motor vehicles. Overall, the bill aims to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and improve the regulation of motor vehicle laws in 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
S 1290 c1: 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
S 1290 c2: 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, 319.23, 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