House Bill No. 1167 establishes a fleet vehicle registration program administered by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles. The bill amends existing law to allow vehicles registered under this new fleet program to be enrolled in either an annual or biennial registration cycle, which is a departure from the current requirement that all commercial rental or leased vehicles must renew their registration annually. The bill also introduces provisions for proration of fees for vehicles added mid-cycle and mandates that registered fleet owners maintain records for audits and comply with safety inspection requirements.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms such as "fleet" and "registered fleet owner," and outlines the responsibilities of the director of the office of motor vehicles in establishing registration systems, forms, and procedures. It allows for the issuance of unique fleet license plates that can be transferred among vehicles within the fleet, and it requires that all license taxes and registration fees be computed under existing law. The effective date for the implementation of this program is set for January 1, 2028, or when the electronic vehicle and registration system is updated to comply with the new provisions, whichever occurs first.

Statutes affected:
HB781 Original: 47:508(A)(2)
HB781 Engrossed: 47:508(A)(2)