Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 7201 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVENIENCE OF ACQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS.

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7201 January Session, 2019 LCO No.
7201 January Session, 2019 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVENIENCE OF ACQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS.
4496 Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION Introduced by:
REP.
ARESIMOWICZ, 30 Dist.
REP.
RITTER M., 1 Dist.
SEN.
LOONEY, 11 Dist.
th SEN.
DUFF, 25 Dist.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVENIENCE OF ACQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS.
The application for an identity card shall be accompanied by the birth certificate of the applicant or a certificate of identification of the applicant issued and authorized for such use by the Department of Correction and a fee of twenty-eight dollars.
The application for an identity card shall be accompanied by the birth certificate of the applicant or a certificate of identification of the applicant issued and authorized for such use by the Department of Correction and a fee of twenty-four dollars.
(5) notice to the applicant that false statements LCO No.
(5) notice to the applicant that false statements on such application are punishable under section 53a-157b;
4496 1 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 on such application are punishable under section 53a-157b;
[A fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents shall be paid to the department upon issuance to the applicant of an identity card which contains a picture of the applicant and specifies the applicant's height, sex and eye color.] The applicant shall sign the application in the presence of an official of the [department] Department of Motor Vehicles.
[A fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents shall be paid to the department upon issuance to the applicant of an identity card which contains a picture of the applicant and specifies the applicant's height, sex and eye color.] The applicant shall sign the application in the presence of an official of the [department] LCO \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07201-R01 of 21 HB.docx Substitute Bill No.
7201 Department of Motor Vehicles.
Each such card shall] indicate its date of expiration, contain a picture of the applicant and specify the applicant's height, sex and eye color.
Each such card shall] indicate its date of expiration, display a picture of the applicant and specify the applicant's height, sex and eye color.
(2) An original identity card shall expire within a period not exceeding seven years following the date of the applicant's next birthday.
(2) An original identity card shall expire within a period not exceeding six years following the date of the applicant's next birthday.
[upon payment of a fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents.] Upon renewal of an identity card, the commissioner may issue an identity card for a period to be determined by the commissioner, provided such period does not exceed eight years.
[upon payment of a fee of twenty-two dollars and fifty cents.] Such person may, at such person's discretion, renew an identity card for either a six-year period or an eight-year period.
The fee for the renewal of an identity card that expires eight years from the date of issuance shall be thirty-two dollars.
The fee for the renewal of an identity card that expires six years from the date of issuance shall be twenty-four dollars and the fee for the renewal of an identity card that expires eight years from the date of issuance shall be thirty-two dollars.
The commissioner shall charge a prorated amount of such fee for an identity card that expires less than eight years from the date of LCO No.
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(a) Upon every other renewal of a motor vehicle operator's license issued pursuant to section 14-36 or identity card issued pursuant to section 1-1h, as amended by this act, the commissioner may issue such license or identity card without the personal appearance of the licensee or identity card holder if [(1)] such licensee or identity card holder (1) has a digital image on file with the commissioner, [and (2) such licensee or identity card holder] (2) meets certain criteria established by the commissioner, and (3) has fulfilled all other requirements for such renewal.
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(b) (1) An original operator's license shall expire within a period not exceeding [six] seven years following the date of the operator's next birthday.
7201 (a) Upon every other renewal of a motor vehicle operator's license issued pursuant to section 14-36 or identity card issued pursuant to section 1-1h, as amended by this act, the commissioner may issue such license or identity card without the personal appearance of the licensee or identity card holder if [(1)] such licensee or identity card holder (1) has a digital image on file with the commissioner, [and (2) such licensee or identity card holder] (2) meets certain criteria established by the commissioner, and (3) has fulfilled all other requirements for such renewal.
The fee for such license shall be [seventy-two] eighty-four dollars.
(b) (1) An original operator's license shall expire within a period not exceeding six years following the date of the operator's next birthday.
Upon renewal of a license, the commissioner may issue a license for a period to be determined by the commissioner, provided such period does not exceed eight years.
The fee for such license shall be seventy-two dollars.
The fee for the renewal of a license that expires eight years from the date of issuance shall be ninety-six dollars.
The holder of an operator's license may, at the holder's discretion, renew such license for either a six-year period or an eight-year period.
The commissioner shall charge a prorated amount of such fee for a license that expires less than eight years from the date of issuance.
The fee for the renewal of an operator's license that expires six years from the date of issuance shall be seventy-two dollars and the fee for the renewal of an operator's license that expires eight years from the date of issuance shall be ninety-six dollars.
(2) The commissioner may authorize a contractor, including, but not limited to, an automobile club or association licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-67 on or before July 1, 2007, or any municipality, to issue duplicate licenses and identity cards pursuant to section 14-50a, renew licenses, renew identity cards issued pursuant to section 1-1h, as amended by this act, and conduct registration LCO No.
(2) The commissioner may authorize a contractor, including, but not limited to, an automobile club or association licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-67 on or before July 1, 2007, or any municipality, to issue duplicate licenses and identity cards pursuant to section 14-50a, renew licenses, renew identity cards issued pursuant to section 1-1h, as amended by this act, and conduct registration transactions at the office or facilities of such contractors or municipalities.
4496 3 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 transactions at the office or facilities of such contractors or municipalities.
An individual sixty-five years of age or older may renew a motor vehicle operator's license for either a two-year period or [a six-year period] the renewal period determined by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (b) of section 14-41, as amended by this act.
An individual sixty-five years of age or older may, at the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07203 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
7201 individual's discretion, renew a motor vehicle operator's license for [either] a two-year period, [or] a six-year period or an eight-year period.
(a) [A] Except as otherwise provided in the general statutes, a motor vehicle registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire either two or three years from the date of issuance, at the discretion of the commissioner and in accordance with schedules established by the LCO No.
(a) [A] Except as otherwise provided in the general statutes, a motor vehicle registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire either two or three years from the date of issuance, at the discretion of the registrant and in accordance with schedules established by the commissioner.
4496 4 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 commissioner.
Not less than thirty days prior to the expiration of any valid registration, the department shall send or transmit, in such manner as the commissioner determines, an application for renewal to the registrant.
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7201 valid registration, the department shall send or transmit, in such manner as the commissioner determines, an application for renewal to the registrant.
The commissioner may employ the services of the independent contractor which operates the system of official emissions inspection stations to process such applications for renewal in accordance with standards LCO No.
The commissioner may employ the services of the independent contractor which operates the system of official emissions inspection stations to process such applications for renewal in accordance with standards and procedures established by the commissioner.
4496 5 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 and procedures established by the commissioner.
Any funds in excess of those necessary for the processing of such applications shall be deposited in the General Fund.
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7201 processing of such applications shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Each such registration of a student transportation vehicle shall be issued for a period of one year and, subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 14-103, may be renewed by the owner, in accordance with schedules established by LCO No.
Each such registration of a student transportation vehicle shall be issued for a period of one year and, subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 14-103, may be renewed by the owner, in accordance with schedules established by the commissioner.
4496 6 of 21 Governor's Bill No7201 the commissioner.
(1) In the case of any such motor vehicle designed as a service bus, the fee shall be one-half of the fee prescribed for the registration of a service bus, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (p) of section 14-49, as amended by this act, and (2) in the case of any such motor vehicle designed as a passenger motor vehicle, the fee shall be one-half of the fee prescribed for the biennial registration of a passenger motor vehicle or one-third of the fee prescribed for the triennial registration of a passenger motor vehicle, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-49, as amended by this act.
(1) In the case of any such motor vehicle designed as a service bus, the fee shall be one-half of the fee prescribed for the registration of a service bus, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (p) of section 14-49, as amended by this act, and (2) in the case of any such motor vehicle designed as a passenger motor vehicle, the fee shall be one-half of the fee prescribed for the biennial registration of a passenger motor vehicle or one-third of the fee prescribed for the triennial registration of a passenger motor LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07206 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
7201 vehicle, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of section 14-49, as amended by this act.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 14-22, as amended by this act, and subsection (a) of section 14-49, as amended by this act, concerning the [biennial] triennial period for the registration of a passenger motor vehicle, and for the registration of certain other motor vehicles not used for commercial purposes, the commissioner may issue a registration for any such motor vehicle that is owned by a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-15 and that is the subject of a lease agreement, for a period not to exceed five years, to coincide with the term of such lease agreement.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 14-22, as amended by this act, and subsection (a) of section 14-49, as amended by this act, concerning the biennial or triennial period for the registration of a passenger motor vehicle, and for the registration of certain other motor vehicles not used for commercial purposes, the commissioner may issue a registration for any such motor vehicle that is owned by a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-15 and that is the subject of a lease agreement, for a period not to exceed five years, to coincide with the term of such lease agreement.
(a) For the registration of each passenger motor vehicle, other than an electric motor vehicle, the fee shall be [eighty] one hundred twenty dollars every [two] three years, provided any individual who is sixty- five years of age or older [on or after January 1, 1981,] may, at [his] LCO No.
(a) For the registration of each passenger motor vehicle, other than an electric motor vehicle, the fee shall be eighty dollars [every] for two years and one hundred twenty dollars for three years.
4496 7 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 such individual's discretion, renew the registration of such passenger motor vehicle owned by [him] such individual for either a one-year period or [two-year] the full registration period.
The registrant may, at the registrant's discretion, renew such registration for either a two-year period or a three-year period, provided any [individual] registrant who is sixty-five years of age or older [on or after January 1, 1981,] may, at his or her discretion, renew [the] such registration [of such passenger motor vehicle owned by him for either] for a one-year [or two-year] period.
The registration fee shall be prorated accordingly for any such registration that is renewed for a one-year period.
The fee for one year shall be forty dollars.
The triennial fee [for one year shall be forty dollars, and the fee for two years shall be eighty dollars, provided the biennial fee] for any motor vehicle for which special license plates have been issued under the provisions of section 14-20 shall be [eighty] one hundred twenty dollars.
[, and the fee for two years shall be eighty dollars, provided the biennial fee] The fee for any motor vehicle for which special license plates have been issued under the provisions of section 14-20 shall be eighty dollars for a two-year period or one-hundred twenty dollars for a LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07201-7 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
The provisions of this subsection relative to the [biennial] triennial fee charged for the registration of each antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle for which special license plates have been issued under section 14-20 shall not apply to an antique fire apparatus or transit bus owned by a nonprofit organization and maintained primarily for use in parades, exhibitions or other public events but not for purposes of general transportation.
7201 three-year period.
(b) (1) For the registration of each motorcycle, the [biennial] triennial fee shall be [forty-two] sixty-three dollars, subject to the provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection.
The provisions of this subsection relative to the [biennial] fee charged for the registration of each antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle for which special license plates have been issued under section 14-20 shall not apply to an antique fire apparatus or transit bus owned by a nonprofit organization and maintained primarily for use in parades, exhibitions or other public events but not for purposes of general transportation.
For the registration of each motorcycle with side car or box attached used for commercial purposes, the [biennial] triennial fee shall be [sixty] ninety dollars.
(b) (1) For the registration of each motorcycle, the biennial fee shall be forty-two dollars and the triennial fee shall be sixty-three dollars, subject to the provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection.
For the registration of each motorcycle with side car or box attached used for commercial purposes, the biennial fee shall be sixty dollars and the triennial fee shall be ninety dollars.
(2) [Four] Six dollars of the total fee with respect to the registration of each motorcycle shall, when entered upon the records of the Special Transportation Fund, be deemed to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation for purposes of continuing the program of motorcycle rider education formerly funded under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1978, 23 USC 402.
(2) Four dollars of the [total fee] biennial fee and six dollars of the triennial fee with respect to the registration of each motorcycle shall, when entered upon the records of the Special Transportation Fund, be deemed to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation for purposes of continuing the program of motorcycle rider education formerly funded under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1978, 23 USC 402.
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(d) For the registration of each motor bus, except a motor bus owned and operated by a multiple-state passenger carrier as [hereinafter] defined in this subsection, the commissioner shall charge a fee of [forty-seven] fifty-six dollars and such registration shall be sufficient for all types of operation under this chapter.
4496 8 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 (d) For the registration of each motor bus, except a motor bus owned and operated by a multiple-state passenger carrier as hereinafter defined, the commissioner shall charge a fee of [forty- seven] fifty-six dollars and such registration shall be sufficient for all types of operation under this chapter.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be fifty-six dollars.] For the registration of LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07208 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be fifty-six dollars.] For the registration of motor buses owned or operated by a multiple-state passenger carrier, the commissioner shall charge registration fees based on the rate of one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundredweight of the gross weight, such gross weight to be computed by adding the light weight of the vehicle fully equipped for service to one hundred fifty pounds per passenger for the rated seating capacity, plus the sum of [thirty-four] forty-two dollars.
7201 motor buses owned or operated by a multiple-state passenger carrier, the commissioner shall charge registration fees based on the rate of one dollar and twenty-five cents per hundredweight of the gross weight, such gross weight to be computed by adding the light weight of the vehicle fully equipped for service to one hundred fifty pounds per passenger for the rated seating capacity, plus the sum of [thirty-four] forty-two dollars.
[, and on and after July 1, 2011, one dollar and twenty-five cents plus the sum of forty-two dollars.] The fee in each case shall be determined on an apportionment basis commensurate with the use of the highways of this state as herein provided.
[, and on and after July 1, 2011, one dollar and twenty-five cents plus the sum of forty-two dollars.] The fee in each case shall be determined on an apportionment basis commensurate with the use of the highways of this state as [herein] provided in this subsection.
The commissioner shall require the registration of that percentage of the motor buses of such multiple- state passenger carrier operating into or through the state which the mileage of such motor buses actually operated in the state bears to the total mileage of all such motor buses operated both within and without the state.
The commissioner shall require the registration of that percentage of the motor buses of such multiple-state passenger carrier operating into or through the state which the mileage of such motor buses actually operated in the state bears to the total mileage of all such motor buses operated both within and without the state.
Said mileage factor shall be computed prior to March first of each year by using the mileage records of operations of such motor buses operating both within and without the state for the twelve-month period, or portion thereof, ending on August thirty- LCO No.
Said mileage factor shall be computed prior to March first of each year by using the mileage records of operations of such motor buses operating both within and without the state for the twelve-month period, or portion thereof, ending on August thirty- first next preceding the commencement of the registration year for which registration is sought.
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In apportioning the number of motor buses to be registered in the state, as provided [herein] in this section, any fractional part of a motor bus shall be treated as a whole motor bus and shall be registered and licensed as such.
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7201 to be registered in the state, as provided [herein] in this subsection, any fractional part of a motor bus shall be treated as a whole motor bus and shall be registered and licensed as such.
The identification of all such motor buses by the commissioner as [above] required in this section shall be considered the same as the registration of such motor buses under this chapter.
The identification of all such motor buses by the commissioner as [above] required in this subsection shall be considered the same as the registration of such motor buses under this chapter.
(e) (1) For the registration of a passenger motor vehicle used in part for commercial purposes, except any pick-up truck having a gross vehicle weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred pounds, the commissioner shall charge a [biennial] triennial fee of [eighty-eight] one hundred thirty-two dollars and shall issue LCO No.
(e) (1) For the registration of a passenger motor vehicle used in part for commercial purposes, except any pick-up truck having a gross vehicle weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred pounds, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee of eighty-eight dollars or a triennial fee of one hundred thirty-two dollars and shall issue combination registration to such vehicle.
4496 10 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 combination registration to such vehicle.
(3) For the registration of a motor vehicle when used in part for commercial purposes and as a passenger motor vehicle or of a motor vehicle having a seating capacity greater than ten and not used for the conveyance of passengers for hire, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as outlined in section 14-47, plus the sum of fourteen dollars and shall issue combination registration to such vehicle.
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7201 or of a motor vehicle having a seating capacity greater than ten and not used for the conveyance of passengers for hire, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as outlined in section 14-47, plus the sum of fourteen dollars and shall issue combination registration to such vehicle.
(5) For the registration of a pick-up truck having a gross vehicle weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred pounds that is not used in part for commercial purposes, the commissioner shall charge a [biennial] triennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as provided in section 14-47, plus the sum of [fourteen] twenty-one dollars.
(5) For the registration of a pick-up truck having a gross vehicle weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred pounds that is not used in part for commercial purposes, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee or a triennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as provided in section 14-47, plus the sum of fourteen dollars for a biennial registration or twenty- one dollars for a triennial registration.
(f) For the registration of each electric motor vehicle, the commissioner shall charge a fee of [thirty-eight] fifty-seven dollars [biennially] triennially or a prorated amount if the registration period is less than three years.
(f) For the registration of each electric motor vehicle, the commissioner shall charge a fee of thirty-eight dollars biennially or fifty-seven dollars triennially.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be thirty-seven dollars.] (h) The minimum annual fee for any commercial registration of a motor vehicle not equipped with pneumatic tires shall be [fifty] sixty LCO No.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be thirty-seven dollars.] (h) The minimum annual fee for any commercial registration of a motor vehicle not equipped with pneumatic tires shall be [fifty] sixty dollars.
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[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be sixty dollars.] (i) For the transfer of the registration of a motor vehicle previously registered, except as provided in subsection (e) of section 14-16 and subsection (c) of section 14-253a, there shall be charged a fee of twenty- LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07211 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be sixty dollars.] (i) For the transfer of the registration of a motor vehicle previously registered, except as provided in subsection (e) of section 14-16 and subsection (c) of section 14-253a, there shall be charged a fee of twenty- one dollars.
7201 one dollars.
(m) (1) For the registration of a trailer used exclusively for camping or any other recreational purpose, the commissioner shall charge a [biennial] triennial fee of [sixteen dollars.
(m) (1) For the registration of a trailer used exclusively for camping or any other recreational purpose, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee of [sixteen dollars.
On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be nineteen dollars] twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents.
On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be] nineteen dollars or a triennial fee of twenty-eight dollars and fifty cents.
(2) For any other trailer or semitrailer not drawn by a truck-tractor, [he] the commissioner shall charge the same fee as prescribed for commercial registrations in section 14-47, provided the fee for a heavy duty trailer, a crane or any other heavy construction equipment shall be three hundred twenty-six dollars for each year;
(2) For any other trailer or semitrailer not drawn by a truck- tractor, [he] the commissioner shall charge the same fee as prescribed for commercial registrations in section 14-47, provided the fee for a heavy duty trailer, a crane or any other heavy construction equipment shall be three hundred twenty-six dollars for each year;
(n) For each temporary registration of a motor vehicle not used for LCO No.
(n) For each temporary registration of a motor vehicle not used for commercial purposes, or renewal of such registration, the commissioner shall charge a fee computed at the rate of twenty-one dollars for each ten-day period, or part thereof.
4496 12 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 commercial purposes, or renewal of such registration,the commissioner shall charge a fee computed at the rate of twenty-one dollars for each ten-day period, or part thereof.
For each temporary registration of a motor vehicle used for commercial purposes, or LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-0720112 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
For each temporary registration of a motor vehicle used for commercial purposes, or renewal of such registration, the commissioner shall charge a fee computed at the rate of twenty-seven dollars for each ten-day period, or part thereof, if the motor vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of six thousand pounds or less.
7201 renewal of such registration, the commissioner shall charge a fee computed at the rate of twenty-seven dollars for each ten-day period, or part thereof, if the motor vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of six thousand pounds or less.
(o) No registration fee shall be charged in respect to any motor vehicle owned by a municipality, as defined in section 7-245, any other governmental agency or a military agency and used exclusively for the conduct of official business.
(o) No registration fee shall be charged in respect to (1) any motor vehicle owned by a municipality, as defined in section 7-245, any other governmental agency or a military agency and used exclusively for the conduct of official business, [.
No registration fee shall be charged for any motor vehicle owned by or leased to a transit district and used exclusively to provide public transportation.
No registration fee shall be charged for] (2) any motor vehicle owned by or leased to a transit district and used exclusively to provide public transportation, [.
No fee shall be charged for the registration of ambulances owned by hospitals or any nonprofit civic organization approved by the commissioner.
No fee shall be charged for the registration of ambulances] (3) any ambulance owned by [hospitals] a hospital or any nonprofit civic organization approved by the commissioner, [but a fee of twenty dollars shall be charged for the inspection of any such ambulance.
[, but a fee of twenty dollars shall be charged for the inspection of any such ambulance.] No fee shall be charged for the registration of fire department apparatus as provided by section 14-19.
No fee shall be charged for the registration of] (4) any fire department apparatus, as provided by section 14-19, [.
No registration fee shall be charged to a disabled veteran, as defined in section 14-254, residing in this state for the registration of three passenger, camper or passenger and commercial motor vehicles leased or owned by such veteran in any registration year, provided such vehicles shall not be used for hire.
No registration fee shall be charged to] (5) a disabled veteran, as defined in section 14-254, residing in this state for the registration of three passenger, camper or passenger and commercial motor vehicles leased or owned by such veteran in any registration year, provided such vehicles shall not be used for hire, [.
No registration fee shall be charged for any motor vehicle leased to an agency of this state on or after June 4, 1982.
No registration fee shall be charged for] or (6) any motor vehicle leased to an agency of this state on or after June 4, 1982.
(p) For the registration of a service bus owned by an individual, firm or corporation, exclusive of any nonprofit charitable, religious, educational or community service organization, and used for the transportation of persons without charge, the commissioner shall LCO No.
(p) For the registration of a service bus owned by an individual, firm or corporation, exclusive of any nonprofit charitable, religious, educational or community service organization, and used for the transportation of persons without charge, the commissioner shall charge a fee of two hundred thirteen dollars for vehicles having a seating capacity of sixteen passengers or less, including the driver, and LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07213 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
4496 13 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 charge a fee of two hundred thirteen dollars for vehicles having a seating capacity of sixteen passengers or less, including the driver, and seven hundred forty-seven dollars for vehicles having a seating capacity of more than sixteen passengers.
7201 seven hundred forty-seven dollars for vehicles having a seating capacity of more than sixteen passengers.
(q) The commissioner shall collect a [biennial] triennial fee of [thirty] forty-five dollars for the registration of each motor vehicle used exclusively for farming purposes or a prorated amount if the registration period is less than three years.
(q) The commissioner shall collect a biennial fee of thirty dollars or a triennial fee of forty-five dollars for the registration of each motor vehicle used exclusively for farming purposes.
No such motor vehicle may be used for the purpose of transporting goods for hire or taking the on- the-road skills test portion of the examination for a motor vehicle operator's license.
No such motor vehicle may be used for the purpose of transporting goods for hire or taking the on-the-road skills test portion of the examination for a motor vehicle operator's license.
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The operator of such motor vehicle used to transport ten or more passengers shall hold a public [transportation permit or] passenger endorsement issued in accordance with the provisions of LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07214 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
4496 14 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 operator of such motor vehicle used to transport ten or more passengers shall hold a public [transportation permit or] passenger endorsement issued in accordance with the provisions of section 14-44, as amended by this act.
7201 section 14-44, as amended by this act.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be sixty-nine dollars.] (t) For the registration of each camper, the commissioner shall charge a [biennial] triennial fee of [seventy-five] one-hundred twelve dollars and fifty cents.
[On and after July 1, 2011, the fee shall be sixty-nine dollars.] (t) For the registration of each camper, the commissioner shall charge a biennial fee of seventy-five dollars or a triennial fee of one- hundred twelve dollars and fifty cents.
The commissioner shall refund one-half of the registration fee for any camper registration if a person cancels such registration with [one year] eighteen months or more remaining until the expiration of such registration and requests such refund prior to the expiration of such registration.
The commissioner shall refund one-half of the registration fee for any camper registration if a person (1) cancels [such] the registration with one year or more remaining until the expiration of [such] a biennial registration or cancels the registration with eighteen months or more remaining until the expiration of a triennial registration, and (2) requests such refund prior to the expiration of [such] the registration.
(w) In addition to the fee established for the issuance of motor vehicle number plates and except as provided in subsection (a) of section 14-21b and subsection (c) of section 14-253a, there shall be an additional safety fee of five dollars charged at the time of issuance of LCO No.
(w) In addition to the fee established for the issuance of motor vehicle number plates and except as provided in subsection (a) of section 14-21b and subsection (c) of section 14-253a, there shall be an additional safety fee of five dollars charged at the time of issuance of any reflectorized safety number plate or set of plates.
4496 15 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 any reflectorized safety number plate or set of plates.
All moneys LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07215 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
All moneys derived from said safety fee shall be deposited in the Special Transportation Fund.
7201 derived from said safety fee shall be deposited in the Special Transportation Fund.
[(aa)] (z) The commissioner shall refund one-half of the registration fee for any motor vehicle if a person (1) cancels such registration with one year or more remaining until the expiration of [such] a biennial registration or cancels such registration with eighteen months or more remaining until the expiration of a triennial registration, and (2) requests such refund prior to the expiration of such registration.
[(aa)] (z) The commissioner shall refund one-half of the registration fee for any motor vehicle if a person (1) cancels [such] the registration with one year or more remaining until the expiration of [such] a biennial registration or cancels the registration with eighteen months or more remaining until the expiration of a triennial registration, and (2) requests such refund prior to the expiration of [such] the registration.
(a) For each new registration or renewal of registration of any motor vehicle with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles pursuant to this chapter, the person registering such vehicle shall pay to the LCO No.
(a) For each new registration or renewal of registration of any motor vehicle with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles pursuant to this chapter, the person registering such vehicle shall pay to the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07216 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
4496 16 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 commissioner a fee of fifteen dollars for registration for a triennial period, ten dollars for registration for a biennial period and five dollars for registration for an annual period, except that any individual who is sixty-five years of age or older on or after January 1, 1994, may, at the discretion of such individual, pay the fee for [either] a one-year [or two-year] period if such individual obtains a one-year registration under subsection (a) of section 14-49, as amended by this act.
7201 commissioner a fee of fifteen dollars for registration for a triennial period, ten dollars for registration for a biennial period and five dollars for registration for an annual period, except that any individual who is sixty-five years of age or older on or after January 1, 1994, may, at the discretion of such individual, pay the fee for [either] a one-year, [or] two-year or three-year period.
This fee shall be identified as the "Passport to the Parks Fee" on any registration form LCO No.
This fee shall be identified as the "Passport to the Parks Fee" on any registration form provided by the commissioner.
4496 17 of 21 Governor's Bill No.7201 provided by the commissioner.
Payments collected pursuant to the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07217 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Payments collected pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited in the Passport to the Parks account established pursuant to section 23-15h.
7201 provisions of this subsection shall be deposited in the Passport to the Parks account established pursuant to section 23-15h.
Upon receipt of an application in proper form and the registration fee, the commissioner shall assign an identification number and provide the owner with a certificate of LCO No.
Upon receipt of an application in proper form and the registration fee, the commissioner shall assign an identification number and provide the owner with a certificate of registration and registration plate.
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The registration plate, which shall LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07218 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
The registration plate, which shall be affixed by the owner, shall be displayed on the snowmobile or all- terrain vehicle at a place and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.
7201 be affixed by the owner, shall be displayed on the snowmobile or all- terrain vehicle at a place and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.
The owner shall pay a fee of [twenty] thirty dollars for a triennial registration for each snowmobile or all- terrain vehicle so registered and a prorated amount if the registration period is less than three years.
The owner shall pay a fee of twenty dollars for a biennial registration or a fee of thirty dollars for a triennial registration for each snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle so registered.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, (1) a person commits an infraction if such person (A) registers a motor vehicle he or she does not own, or (B) operates, allows the operation of, parks or allows the parking of an unregistered motor vehicle on any highway, or (2) a resident of this state who operates or parks a motor vehicle such resident owns with marker plates issued by another state on any highway shall be fined one LCO No.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, (1) a person commits an infraction if such person (A) registers a motor vehicle he or she does not own, or (B) operates, allows the operation of, parks or allows the parking of an unregistered motor vehicle on any highway, or (2) a resident of this state who operates or parks a motor vehicle such resident owns with marker plates issued by another state on any highway shall be fined one thousand dollars.
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If the owner of a motor vehicle previously registered LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07219 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
7201 thousand dollars.
7201 [on an annual or biennial basis] with the commissioner, the registration of which expired not more than thirty days previously, operates, allows the operation of, parks or allows that parking of such a motor vehicle, such owner shall be fined the amount designated for the infraction of failure to renew a registration, but the right to retain his or her operator's license shall not be affected.
If the owner of a motor vehicle previously registered [on an annual or biennial basis] with the commissioner, the registration of which expired not more than thirty days previously, operates, allows the operation of, parks or allows that parking of such a motor vehicle, such owner shall be fined the amount designated for the infraction of failure to renew a registration, but the right to retain his or her operator's license shall not be affected.
2 January 1, 2020 14-41(a) and (b) January 1, 2020 Sec.
2 January 1, 2020 14-41(a) and (b) Sec.
3 14-41a Sec.
3 January 1, 2020 14-41a Sec.
8 January 1, 2020 14-49 LCO No.
8 January 1, 2020 14-49 LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07201- 20 of 21 R02-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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13 January 1, 2020 14-50(a) Statement of Purpose:
13 January 1, 2020 14-50(a) TRA Joint Favorable Subst.
To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
FIN Joint Favorable LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2019HB-07201- 21 of 21 R02-HB.docx }
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, not underlined.] the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is LCO No.
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  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 19-165

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. RULES SUSPENDED

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 688

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. TRANSMITTED PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 17

  12. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  14. TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  15. NO NEW FILE BY COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  17. FILED WITH LCO

  18. Joint Favorable

  19. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

  20. FILE NO. 483

  21. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 310

  22. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  23. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  24. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/19

  25. FILED WITH LCO

  26. Joint Favorable Substitute

  27. PUBLIC HEARING 0306

  28. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation

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HB 7201 is sponsored by Anwar, Saud, Looney, Martin M., Aresimowicz, Joe, Frey, John H., Serra, Joseph C., Duff, Bob, Logan, George S., Rose, Kim, Petit, William A., David Rutigliano (Republican), Bill Buckbee (Republican), Matt Blumenthal (Democratic), Dave W. Yaccarino (Republican), Matthew Ritter (Democratic), Kerry S. Wood (Democratic), Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), and Tammy R. Exum (Democratic).
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