The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning the regulation of motor carriers, motor fuel taxation, 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. It mandates electronic submission of fuel tax decal renewal orders and introduces penalties for false statements during audits and for counterfeiting fuel tax licenses. Additionally, the bill requires vehicle registration applicants to provide a Florida address and proof of that address, while also including certain nonprofit organizations in the list of entities authorized to perform vehicle examinations for title applications.

Further amendments address temporary fuel-use permits, establishing that they must be carried on the vehicle and exhibited on demand, with penalties for unauthorized use. The bill updates tax return filing deadlines and introduces electronic submission of returns starting October 1, 2025. It also increases the crash reporting threshold from $500 to $2,000 and revises the language regarding driver license suspensions to specify that notifications will be "provided" rather than "mailed." Other provisions include clarifying definitions related to tank vehicles and DUI programs, allowing for email notifications, and emphasizing support for individuals in economically disadvantaged areas in the licensing of motor vehicle dealers. Overall, the bill aims to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve communication within the regulatory framework for motor vehicle operations 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