House Bill No. by Representative Henry seeks to amend the existing law regarding service and transaction fees that local governments can levy to fund office of motor vehicles field offices that are not fully funded by the state. The bill proposes to increase the maximum fee allowed per service or transaction from $4.50 to $8 statewide. Additionally, it removes the specific authority previously granted to the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, and Calcasieu, as well as the city of West Monroe, which allowed them to charge higher fees than the statewide limit.

The proposed changes aim to provide local governments with greater financial flexibility to support the operations of motor vehicle field offices, ensuring they can cover costs such as facility rental, utilities, and maintenance. The bill maintains the prohibition on charging fees for the procurement or renewal of motor vehicle registration licenses, ensuring that essential services remain accessible to the public.

Statutes affected:
HB593 Original: 32:429(A)