NC H386

Imposes an additional $6.25 fee on private passenger vehicle registrations, with revenue transferred monthly to the Department of Public Safety specifically for State Highway Patrol salaries

Appropriates $40.4 million in recurring General Fund money for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to fund State Highway Patrol pay increases

Establishes new experience-based salary schedule for Highway Patrol officers ranging from $56,000 for entry-level to $105,000 for those with 8+ years of experience

Sets rank-based salaries for Highway Patrol leadership positions from $120,750 for Sergeants up to $224,612 for Colonels

Vehicle registration fee increase takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to registrations issued or renewed on or after that date