Senate Bill 660 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 55-4-101, to enhance the process of vehicle registrations during public health emergencies, natural disasters, or temporary office closures. The bill designates existing subsection (c) as subdivision (c)(1) and introduces new subdivisions (c)(2) and (c)(3). Subdivision (c)(2) allows a county clerk to request assistance from a contiguous county clerk for vehicle registrations and renewals during such emergencies. The request must be made in writing and specify the duration of assistance. The aiding county clerk is prohibited from collecting county-specific motor vehicle privilege taxes and must provide a report of registered vehicles if requested for tax purposes.

Subdivision (c)(3) establishes that county clerks providing assistance under subdivision (c)(2) are entitled to charge applicants a fee of $2.50 for various registration services, including issuing certificates and registration plates. This bill aims to streamline vehicle registration processes in times of crisis, ensuring that residents can still access necessary services while maintaining a clear structure for fees and reporting. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-4-101