The bill amends Section 31-6-1 of the General Laws to revise the registration fee structure for motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and school buses. The fees are now determined by the gross weight of the vehicle, with a range starting at $30.00 for automobiles under 4,000 pounds to a base fee of $972.00 for vehicles over 74,000 pounds, plus an incremental fee for additional weight. The bill introduces new fee brackets, including those for semi-trailers with different registration durations, and specifies additional fees for vehicles with non-pneumatic tires and public buses based on seating capacity. Contributions from motorcycle registration fees are allocated to support a driver's education program. The bill does not indicate any deletions from current law, suggesting that it adds to the existing legal framework rather than replacing it.

The bill also sets fees for various other vehicle-related services, such as duplicate registration certificates, special identification numbers, and number plate replacements. It establishes a $25 fee for school bus registrations and a $10 fee for motorized bicycles and tricycles. Additionally, the bill introduces a credit system for registrants who voluntarily cancel their registration, allowing them to apply the remaining value of their fee towards future registrations. The act is intended to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating that the new fee structures and provisions would be enforceable as soon as the bill is signed into law.

Statutes affected:
7860  SUB A: 31-6-1
7860: 31-6-1