The bill establishes the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Account, which will be funded through a new fee structure associated with vehicle registrations. Specifically, a peace officer standards and training fee of one dollar ($1.00) will be added to the registration fees for both standard and commercial vehicles. The funds collected from this fee will be directed to the newly created account, ensuring that the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission has the necessary resources to implement the provisions of the act. Additionally, the bill specifies that no funds from this account can be expended without legislative appropriation.

The bill also includes amendments to existing statutes to incorporate the new fee and its distribution. It allows for a retention of up to five percent (5%) of the collected fees by county and state departments for administrative purposes. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-1-701, 31-3-101, 31-3-103, 31-18-401, 31-18-406