Loading chat...

NC S326

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Tillman

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Limits highway use tax (HUT) exemptions for motor vehicles titled in another state at the time of transfer, except for exemptions related to military vehicles, government vehicles, and certain other specified categories.

  • Repeals duplicative vehicle registration requirements in G.S. 20-52(a) that mandated proof of financial responsibility be submitted separately for registration, consolidating this requirement into a single statement.

  • Removes references to vehicle registration insurance statements from insurance fraud penalties under G.S. 58-2-164(b), focusing the statute solely on insurance policy applications.

  • Establishes a new process for titling and registration of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs/Humvees) upon submission of manufacturer certification of federal motor vehicle safety standard compliance and verification of valid vehicle identification numbers.

  • Applies property-hauling vehicle registration fees to HMMWVs and subjects them to all standard Chapter 20 motor vehicle laws, while providing state liability protection for HMMWV operations.

Legislative Description

Clarify HUT & Improve Vehicle Titling Process

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-69

6/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/26/2017
Finance5/22/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/15/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/9/2017
Finance4/24/2017
Transportation4/13/2017
Judiciary4/4/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/22/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available