LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 147 HLS 21RS 286
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 28, 2021 4:32 PM Author: HORTON
Dept./Agy.: Public Safety Services, Office of Motor Vehicles
Subject: Increase Fees Charged by Public Tag Agents Analyst: Patrice Thomas
MOTOR VEHICLES EN GF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to charges collected by public license tag agents
Proposed law changes references in present law regarding public tag agent offices (PTAs) from “convenience fees” to
“convenience charges.” Proposed law increases PTA convenience charge maximums for certain services by $5, from $18 to
$23 (except for motor carriers, which shall retain an $18 maximum). Proposed law requires the OMV to promulgate rules to
conform with the provisions of the proposed law.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Agy. Self-Gen. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
Proposed law does not have a direct material effect on governmental expenditures. However, the maximum convenience
charge increase of $5 for public tag agents (PTAs) in the proposed law from $18 (current fee) to $23 (proposed fee), may
potentially alter consumer behavior by driving some consumers from PTAs to the local Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) offices
for services; thereby representing an indirect cost associated with the proposed law. Such a shift cannot be predicted but is
possible. It is uncertain if the $5 increase will affect consumer behavior to the degree that it will drive a significant number
of consumers from PTAs to OMV-managed offices for services. To the extent a significant number of consumers seek
services at OMV locations statewide in lieu of PTAs, OMV may require additional resources presumed to be SGF and/or SGR,
as well as personnel to accommodate the increased workload. The extent to which this may occur, as well as the associated
increased need for state resources, is indeterminable.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure. The increased
convenience charges outlined in the proposed law will accrue to and retained by privately-held public tag agent offices.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Alan M. Boxberger
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
HB147 Original: 6:18(A)(3), 9:3530(F), 47:1(A)(7)
HB147 Engrossed: 6:18(A)(3), 9:3530(F), 47:1(A)(7)
HB147 Enrolled: 6:18(A)(3), 9:3530(F), 47:1(A)(7)
HB147 Act : 6:18(A)(3), 9:3530(F), 47:1(A)(7)