House Bill 5578 proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the registration process for vehicles. The bill mandates that every vehicle registration application must include a fee, which now includes an additional 50 cents that will be allocated to the Deputy Sheriff's Retirement Fund. This new provision aims to provide financial support for the retirement of deputy sheriffs in the state.

The bill outlines the requirements for vehicle registration applications, including necessary information about the vehicle and the owner, as well as penalties for providing false information. The introduction of the 50-cent fee is a significant change, as it directly links vehicle registration fees to the funding of the Deputy Sheriff's Retirement Fund, thereby enhancing the financial resources available for law enforcement personnel's retirement benefits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-3