Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee

HB 293 — An Act relating to the registration and titling of vehicles; relating to electronic registration and titling; relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to the transfer of vehicles; relating to motor vehicle liability insurance; relating to non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses and non-domiciled commercial learner's permits; and providing for an effective date.

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The changes made to House Bill 293 expand the authority of the commissioner of administration to allow for electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles. This includes the ability to enter into agreements with various law enforcement and governmental agencies to improve data sharing and management. These updates are significant because they could streamline the vehicle registration process and enhance cooperation between different agencies, ultimately making it easier for residents to manage their vehicle titles and registrations.

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33-GH2373\S CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
33-GH2373\A HOUSE BILL NO.
293(STA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Referred:
293 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
1/26/24 Referred:
HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial instruction permits;
State Affairs, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the registration and titling of vehicles;
relating to electronic registration and titling;
relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles;
relating to the transfer of vehicles;
relating to motor vehicle liability insurance;
relating to non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses and non-domiciled commercial learner's permits;
AS 28.15.031(c) is amended to read:
AS 28.05.011 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(c) The department may not issue an original or duplicate commercial driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the commercial driver's license of, a person who is disqualified from operating commercial motor vehicles in this or any other jurisdiction [OR IS NOT DOMICILED IN THIS STATE].
(d) The commissioner of administration may adopt regulations to provide for the electronic registration or titling of motor vehicles.
AS 28.15.051(f) is amended to read:
AS 28.05.021 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(f) A person who is at least 18 years of age may apply to the department for a domiciled commercial instruction permit.
(c) The commissioner of administration may enter into an agreement with a law enforcement agency, governmental agency or program, or data exchange service, including the National Driver Register, the Problem Driver Pointer System, the HB0293a -1- HB 293 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A Commercial Driver's License Information System, the State-to-State Verification Service, and the Driver License Data Verification Service.
The department may, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination under AS 28.15.081 other than the driving test, issue to the applicant a domiciled commercial instruction permit.
The permit allows a person, while having the permit in the person's immediate possession, HB0293b -1- CSHB 293(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\S to drive a specified commercial type or class of motor vehicleon a highway or vehicular way or area for a period not to exceed 180 days.
The permittee shall be accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who has been licensed at least one year to drive the type or class of vehicle being used, who is capable of exercising control over the wheel, and who occupies a seat beside the driver.
A domiciled commercial instruction permit may be renewed one time for a period of 180 days.
Once a license is issued to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle, a driver is not eligible to obtain a domiciled commercial instruction [INSTRUCTIONAL] permit for that specified type or class of motor vehicle unless (1) five years have passed since the expiration of the previous license;
or (2) the domiciled commercial instruction permit is obtained for the purpose of adding an endorsement to a current class of commercial license.
AS 28.15.051 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
AS 28.05.045 is amended to read:
(g) A person who is at least 18 years of age may apply to the department for a non-domiciled commercial instruction permit.
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The department may, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination under AS 28.15.081 other than the driving test, issue to the applicant a non-domiciled commercial instruction permit if the applicant is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction or another state, the department determines that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards of the other jurisdiction meet the requirements of federal law, and the applicant satisfies the requirements of AS 28.33.100(a)(2)(B) - (D).
28.05.045.
The permit allows a person, while having the permit in the person's immediate possession, to drive a specified commercial type or class of motor vehicle on a highway or vehicular way or area for a period not to exceed one year.
Voter registration.
The permittee shall be accompanied by a person at least 21 years of age who has been licensed at least one year to drive the type or class of vehicle being used, who is capable of exercising control over the wheel, and who occupies a seat beside the driver.
The administrative component of the department that administers motor vehicle and driver's license laws shall comply with AS 15.07.055 to serve as a voter registration agency to the extent required by state and federal law, including 42 U.S.C.
A non-domiciled commercial instruction permit must be marked with "non-domiciled" on the face of the document.
1973gg (National Voter Registration Act of 1993) and this section.
A non-domiciled commercial instruction permit expires on the earlier of the expiration date determined by the United States Department of Homeland Security that is stated on the form CSHB 293(STA) -2- HB0293b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\S required for the applicant under AS 28.33.100(a)(2)(B) or one year from the date of issuance.
A state resident, who will be 18 years of age or older within 90 days, who applies to [IN AN OFFICE OF] the department for a driver's license, identification card issued under AS 18.65.310, or vehicle registration under AS 28.10 shall at the time of application be advised by the division that the resident may also register to vote.
Once a license is issued to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle, a driver is not eligible to obtain a non-domiciled commercial instruction permit for that specified type or class of motor vehicle unless (1) five years have passed since the expiration of the previous license;
The application submitted by the resident shall serve as an application for voter registration unless the resident fails to sign the voter registration portion of the application.
or (2) the non-domiciled commercial instruction permit is obtained for the purpose of adding an endorsement to a current class of commercial license.
The department shall forward completed voter registration forms to the division of elections.
The department shall prominently display notice of the right to apply for voter registration at each place that the public may apply for a driver's license, identification card, or vehicle registration.
AS 28.10.081 is amended to read:
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28.10.081.
Issuance of certificate of registration;
certificate to be signed, carried, and displayed.
(a) The department shall mail or deliver the certificate of registration to the owner of a vehicle in accordance with this chapter.
The certificate of registration must contain the assigned registration number, the name, the residence and mailing addresses of the owner, the vehicle identification number, the fees paid, and as much of the vehicle description appearing on the title as the commissioner considers necessary.
(b) A driver shall carry a certificate of registration in the vehicle to which it refers, except for when the certificate of registration is [EVERY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION SHALL, EXCEPT WHEN] used to apply for renewal of registration or to transfer the registration [, BE CARRIED IN THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT REFERS].
[THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE SHALL DISPLAY THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR A LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPY HB 293 -2- HB0293a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A IF THE ORIGINAL IS ON FILE AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION TO A PEACE OFFICER OR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY UPON THE REQUEST OF THAT OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.] * Sec.
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AS 28.10.081 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
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(c) Upon the request of a peace officer or an officer or employee of the department acting in an official capacity, the driver of a vehicle shall display the certificate of registration or a legible photocopy if the original certificate of registration is physically stored at the address shown on the certificate of registration.
A driver's display of an electronic certificate of registration on a mobile electronic device under this subsection does not constitute consent for a peace officer or officer or employee of the department to access other contents of the mobile electronic device.
A peace officer presented with a mobile electronic device under this subsection is immune from liability resulting from damage to the device, except that a peace officer may be liable for civil damages as a result of the peace officer's intentional misconduct.
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AS 28.10.091 is amended to read:
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28.10.091.
Lost or mutilated certificates of registration or registration plates.
If a certificate of registration or a registration plate is lost, stolen, mutilated, or becomes illegible or defective, the owner or legal representative or successor in interest of the owner of the vehicle for which the certificate or plate was issued as shown by the records of the department shall, immediately upon discovering the fact, apply for a duplicate or substitute certificate of registration or registration plate and shall, if applicable, return to the department all parts of the original certificate of registration or registration plates that the applicant possesses.
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AS 28.10.108(h) is amended to read:
(h) The department shall mail or deliver notice of registration expiration to the registered owner of record at the owner's mailing address or electronic mail address as shown in the records of the department.
An owner of a vehicle subject to registration who has received notice under this subsection may renew registration of the vehicle on the department's Internet website [OR BY RETURNING THE NOTICE FORM, HB0293a -3- HB 293 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE FEES, TO THE DEPARTMENT BY MAIL POSTMARKED NOT LATER THAN THE FIFTH DAY OF THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL PERIOD SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE'S CURRENT REGISTRATION OR NOTICE FORM].
Upon receipt of a timely registration renewal application and the appropriate fees and taxes, the department shall renew the registration and deliver to the owner, or mail to the mailing address of the owner shown in department records, [MAIL] the current registration [CARD AND REGISTRATION PLATE OR TABS TO THE OWNER AT THE OWNER'S MAILING ADDRESS AS SHOWN IN THE DEPARTMENT'S RECORDS].
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AS 28.10.181(e) is amended to read:
(e) Vehicles owned by the state, municipalities, and charitable organizations of the state.
Every certificate of registration and registration plate issued to the state, a municipality, or charitable organization of the state is in effect until the vehicle for which the registration certificate and plate were issued is no longer owned and operated by the state, the municipality, or the charitable organization of the state or until the department, in its discretion, declares its expiration.
The state, municipality, or charitable organization of the state shall maintain a current listing of all vehicles registered to it [IN THE ORDER OF THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED TO EACH VEHICLE,] and shall provide a copy of the listing to the department upon request.
The listing must include a description of each vehicle and other identifying information required by the department.
Registration plates issued under this subsection must be of a distinctive design and numbering system.
For the purposes of this subsection, "charitable organization" means a nonprofit association, corporation, society, or other entity organized, incorporated, or headquartered in the state for educational, cultural, scientific, or other charitable purposes, as prescribed in regulations of the department.
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AS 28.10.201(c) is repealed and reenacted to read:
(c) When issuing an initial certificate of title that lists more than one owner, the department may list the owners in the conjunctive using "and" or in the disjunctive using "or." If a certificate of title lists the owners in the conjunctive, the department may not register the vehicle without the consent of all owners listed.
If a certificate of HB 293 -4- HB0293a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A title lists the owners in the disjunctive, the department may register the vehicle at the request of any owner listed.
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AS 28.10.231(c) is amended to read:
(c) The department shall [MAY NOT] indicate [ON A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MORE THAN] the primary lienholder and all registered owners on a certificate of title [THE PRIMARY REGISTERED OWNER WHEN INDICATING LIENHOLDERS AND REGISTERED OWNERS].
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AS 28.10.251(a) is amended to read:
(a) If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or becomes illegible or defective, the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the title as shown by the records of the department shall apply for and obtain a duplicate title upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department and payment of the prescribed fee.
The duplicate title must indicate that it is a duplicate title, and it shall be mailed or delivered to the first lienholder named in it or, if none, to the registered owner.
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AS 28.10.271(a) is amended to read:
(a) When the owner of a registered vehicle transfers or assigns the owner's title or interest in the vehicle, the registration of the vehicle does not expire and [EXPIRES;
HOWEVER,] the registration plates remain on the vehicle, except as otherwise provided in AS 28.10.181.
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AS 28.10.381(b) is amended to read:
(b) Upon approval of the application, the department shall send to the person holding a lien or other encumbrance a new certificate of title that [WHICH] displays the name of the owner or owners of the vehicle and indicates the existence of the lien or other encumbrance.
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AS 28.10.441 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(b) If the commissioner adopts regulations under AS 28.05.011(d) for the electronic registration or titling of motor vehicles, the commissioner shall also set in regulation the fees for verification of electronic certificates of registration and electronic certificates of title.
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AS 28.15.031(c) is amended to read:
HB0293a -5- HB 293 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A (c) The department may not issue an original or duplicate commercial driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the commercial driver's license of, a person who is disqualified from operating commercial motor vehicles in this or any other jurisdiction [OR IS NOT DOMICILED IN THIS STATE].
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AS 28.22.031 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(c) The department shall review all accident reports and request proof of insurance from a vehicle owner or operator in all cases where evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance that complies with this chapter is not present.
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The department may [NOT] issue a (1) domiciled license to drive a commercial motor vehicle only if [UNLESS] the applicant (A) [(1)] is at least 18 years of age, to operate in intrastate commerce, or at least 21 years of age, to operate in interstate commerce, except as provided in (f) of this section;
The department may not issue a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the applicant (1) is at least 18 years of age, to operate in intrastate commerce, or at least 21 years of age, to operate in interstate commerce, except as provided in (f) of this section;
(B) [(2)] has successfully completed all required driving tests and written and physical examinations;
(2) has successfully completed all required driving tests and written and physical examinations;
(C) [(3)] either does not have a driver's license issued by another jurisdiction or surrenders all driver's licenses issued by other jurisdictions;
and (3) either does not have a driver's license issued by another jurisdiction or surrenders all driver's licenses issued by other jurisdictions;
and (D) [(4)] is domiciled in this state;
an applicant for a non-domiciled commercial driver's license or non-domiciled commercial learner's permit under AS 28.33.105(a)(1)(A) may not be required under this paragraph to surrender a license issued by a foreign jurisdiction [AND (4) IS DOMICILED IN THIS STATE].
(2) non-domiciled license to drive a commercial motor vehicle if the applicant (A) is domiciled in a (i) foreign jurisdiction that meets the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards requirements of federal law;
or (ii) another state that meets the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards requirements of federal law;
HB0293b -3- CSHB 293(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\S (B) is a foreign driver, is not exempt from driver licensing under this chapter or AS 28.15.021(10), and has an unexpired (i) employment authorization document;
or (ii) foreign passport and a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record;
(C) is at least 18 years of age, to operate in intrastate commerce, or at least 21 years of age, to operate in interstate commerce, except as provided in (f) of this section;
and (D) has successfully completed all required driving tests and written and physical examinations.
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AS 28.33.100 is amended by adding new subsections to read:
AS 28.33 is amended by adding a new section to read:
(g) A non-domiciled commercial driver's license must be marked with "non- domiciled" on the face of the document.
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(h) A non-domiciled commercial driver's license expires (1) for an applicant under (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section, on the earlier of (A) the expiration date determined by the United States Department of Homeland Security that is stated on the form required for the applicant under (a)(2)(B) of this section;
28.33.105.
or (B) one year from the date of issuance;
Non-domiciled commercial driver's license and non- domiciled commercial learner's permit.
(2) for an applicant under (a)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, one year from the date of issuance.
(a) The department may issue a non- domiciled commercial driver's license or a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit to an applicant who (1) is domiciled in (A) a foreign jurisdiction that meets the requirements set out HB 293 -6- HB0293a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A under 49 C.F.R.
(i) In addition to the requirements under (a) of this section, the holder of a non-domiciled commercial driver's license shall notify the department of any adverse action taken by a foreign or domestic jurisdiction or governmental agency against the person's driving privileges as required by federal law.
383.23(b)(1);
or (B) another state that meets the requirements set out under 49 C.F.R.
383.23(b)(2);
and (2) meets the applicable requirements set out under AS 28.33.100(a) and 49 C.F.R.
383.71.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person issued a non-domiciled commercial driver's license or non-domiciled commercial learner's permit under this section is subject to the same privileges and requirements as a person issued a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit who is domiciled in the state.
(c) A non-domiciled commercial driver's license and non-domiciled commercial learner's permit must be marked with the word "non-domiciled" on the face of the document.
(d) A non-domiciled commercial driver's license and non-domiciled commercial learner's permit expires (1) for an applicant under (a)(1)(A) of this section, on the expiration date determined by the United States Department of Homeland Security that is stated on the form required for the applicant under 49 C.F.R.
383.71(f)(2)(i) or one year from the date of issuance, whichever is sooner;
(2) for an applicant under (a)(1)(B) of this section, one year from the date of issuance.
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AS 28.39.040(c) is amended to read:
(c) The department shall, upon assignment of a registration number, issue and deliver to the owner a certificate of registration in a form prescribed by the department.
[A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION IS NOT VALID UNLESS IT IS SIGNED BY THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION.] * Sec.
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AS 28.39.040(f) is amended to read:
(f) While operating a snowmobile that is required to be registered under this chapter, a person shall have in possession or carry in the snowmobile a valid registration.
Upon demand by a peace officer authorized to enforce this chapter or HB0293a -7- HB 293 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH2373\A officer or employee of the department acting in an officialacity, a person operating a snowmobile shall produce for inspection the certificate of registration for the snowmobile and furnish to the peace officer or officer or employee of the department any information necessary for the identification of the snowmobile and its owner.
A driver's display of an electronic certificate of registration on a mobile electronic device under this subsection does not constitute consent for a peace officer or officer or employee of the department to access other contents of the mobile electronic device.
A peace officer presented with a mobile electronic device under this subsection is immune from liability resulting from damage to the device, except that a peace officer may be liable for civil damages as a result of the peace officer's intentional misconduct.
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AS 28.39.050(a) is amended to read:
(a) If there is a change of ownership of a snowmobile, the [SELLER AND] buyer shall [FILL OUT THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP SECTION OF THE REGISTRATION, AND THE SELLER SHALL SIGN OVER THE REGISTRATION TO THE NEW OWNER.
THE SELLER SHALL] promptly submit an application for registration [THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP SECTION] to the department, and, if the application meets the requirements set out under this chapter and in regulation, the department shall issue a new certificate of registration to the new owner.
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(34) "commercial instruction permit" includes a non-domiciled commercial instruction permit.
(34) "commercial learner's permit" includes a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit.
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AS 28.33.190(9) is repealed.
AS 28.10.271(d);
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and AS 28.33.190(9) are repealed.
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HB0293b -5- CSHB 293(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 293 -8- HB0293a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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  4. (H) DP: C.JOHNSON, ALLARD, STORY, WRIGHT, CARRICK, CARPENTER, SHAW

  5. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NEW TITLE 7DP

  6. (H) Moved CSHB 293(STA) Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  7. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

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  9. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

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  12. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

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  14. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

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  17. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

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  19. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

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