Senate Bill 660 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 55, Chapter 4, and Section 55-6-101, to provide new provisions for vehicle registrations during public health emergencies, natural disasters, or temporary office closures. The bill allows a county clerk to request assistance from a contiguous county clerk for vehicle registrations and renewals. This request must be made in writing and specify the duration of assistance needed. The aiding county clerk is prohibited from collecting county-specific motor vehicle privilege taxes during this assistance period and must provide a report of registered vehicles if requested for tax collection purposes.

Additionally, the bill establishes that county clerks providing aid can charge applicants a fee of $2.50 for services related to issuing certificates of registration and registration plates, as well as for transferring registration plates. This fee aligns with existing provisions under Section 55-6-104(a)(1). The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vehicle registration services during emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-4-101