HB 430 Summary

• Establishes a Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight composed of seven senate members, seven house members, and three ex officio members to review the Department of Transportation's annual financial reports and transportation priorities.

• Modifies vehicle registration and licensing provisions, including allowing biennial registration for certain vehicles and extending commercial driver's license validity periods up to two years at the director's discretion.

• Deregulates household goods transportation by eliminating requirements for motor carriers to file rate schedules with the state highways and transportation commission; carriers must instead maintain and publish rates at their offices for public inspection.

• Creates new traffic violation penalties and point assessments for violations occurring in active emergency zones, with enhanced penalties for speeding, passing, and endangerment of emergency responders.

• Authorizes National Rifle Association specialty license plates for members paying a $25 annual contribution and $15 fee, in addition to existing specialty plate programs.