Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-01-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-01-26 Senate Journal Page 1427 SB 208 SENATE BILL NO. 208 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the registration and titling of vehicles; relating to electronic registration and titling; relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to the transfer of vehicles; relating to motor vehicle liability insurance; relating to non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses and non-domiciled commercial learner's permits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Governor's transmittal letter dated January 24: Dear President Stevens: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making various amendments to the statutes of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). 2024-01-26 Senate Journal Page 1428 This is an omnibus bill that makes changes primarily aimed at modernizing DMV’s processes and systems. These changes authorize and allow DMV to implement electronic vehicle titling and registration, enter into data-sharing agreements with law enforcement agencies or national driver data services, and issue non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and learner permits. Other changes include the repeal of provisions concerning the long-shuttered vehicle emissions inspection program, cleanup of ambiguous or contradictory statutes, clarification on registration requirements, and new language requiring that DMV review crash reports and request proof of insurance from persons who did not already provide it as required by law. These changes will enhance organizational efficiency, remove barriers to modernization of key DMV systems and processes, and ensure DMV’s communications and practices remain clear and relevant in both the State and National contexts. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor