House Bill No. by Representative Phelps amends the reinstatement fees for driver's licenses suspended due to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. The bill increases the reinstatement fees from $100 to $150 for a first offense, from $200 to $250 for a second offense, and from $300 to $350 for any subsequent offenses. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that requires the office of motor vehicles to adjust these fees based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

Starting from July 1, 2028, the office of motor vehicles will be mandated to make annual adjustments to the reinstatement fees, ensuring they reflect the percentage increase in the CPI-U from the previous year. This adjustment process is set to begin with an initial evaluation of the CPI-U for the period between August 1, 2026, and January 31, 2028. The proposed changes aim to ensure that reinstatement fees remain relevant and reflective of economic conditions over time.

Statutes affected:
HB733 Original: 32:414(I)(1)