Senate Bill 467 proposes amendments to the existing law regarding local vehicle registration fees, commonly known as wheel taxes. The bill stipulates that a municipality or county can only impose such a registration fee if it is approved by a majority of voters in a referendum held during a regularly scheduled election. This requirement applies to new fees as well as existing fees that were imposed prior to the bill's enactment, which must also be approved through a referendum within a specified timeframe.

The bill amends section 341.35 (1) of the statutes to clarify that the governing body of a municipality or county may enact an ordinance for a registration fee only after obtaining voter approval through a referendum, as outlined in the newly created section 341.35 (1g). The referendum question must specify the proposed fee and the municipality or county involved. If the referendum is approved, the fee can be imposed starting four months after the vote; if not, the fee cannot be collected. Additionally, municipalities or counties that currently impose a registration fee must seek voter approval to continue doing so within 18 months of the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 341.35(1), 341.35