HB 6474 Summary

• Modifies vehicle registration expiration dates: commercial vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers expire on February 1 instead of the owner's birthday; motorcycles expire on owner's birthday instead of March 31.

• Changes trailer registration fees effective January 1, 2011: trailers weighing 0-9,999 pounds expire 3 years after issuance ($25-$50 tax), and trailers weighing 10,000+ pounds expire 5 years after issuance ($75 tax), replacing previous lifetime registration.

• Adds personalized plate eligibility to pole trailers, semi-trailers, and clarifies that certain registration plates under international registration plan have specific expiration dates (March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31).

• Increases registration taxes until October 1, 2011 by $2.25 for highway safety fund and $5.75 for transportation administration fund on specified vehicles.

• Removes outdated provisions regarding 6-month trailer registrations for recreational use and adjusts language in personalized registration plate section.