Legislature(1993 - 1994)
04/13/1994 08:30 AM House FIN
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HB 328 An Act relating to motor vehicle registration and registration fees; to fees for drivers' licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date. 1 HB 328 was placed into Subcommittee with Representative Martin as Chair and held for further consideration. HOUSE BILL 328 "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration and registration fees; to fees for drivers' licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date." Representative Martin noted that the proposed legislation would establish a biennial motor vehicle registration effective January 1, 1995. The fees for biennial registration would be reduced to one and one-half times the current one year rate and would result in an annual savings to motor vehicle owners of $4.6 million dollars. The legislation would also reduce the Division of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) workload by 10% annually, significantly reducing the rate of new hires. JAY DULANY, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, testified that the Department of Public Safety supports the concept of the legislation, however, indicated concern with the potential loss in revenue. JEANNE LARSON, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE TERRY MARTIN, explained that in establishing the biennial registration, there would be annual inspections for vehicle emissions in order to comply with the federal clean air act. RON KING, PROJECT MANAGER, MOBIL SOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, expounded that the legislation 3 would provide three proposals. Option #1 would employee a sticker program utilizing on street enforcement. Option #2 would become available if statute changes had not been enforced, including more staff, adding penalties under the existing statutes. Option #3 would alter the existing programs, returning to the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities and pursuing options which had previously been excluded. Mr. King indicated that Option #1 would be the least costly to the State. He noted that DEC maintains a neutral position on the bill. Representative Brown asked the changes necessary to implement Option #1. Mr. King stated that a violation or bailable offense would need to be established by statute and would create a fine for operation without the required window sticker. The second change would clarify whether the revocation of registration would be possible. Ms. Larson noted that all fees charged result from program receipts. Representative Brown inquired how the annual emission test would be enacted. Mr. King stated that Option #1 would establish a system in which a sticker would be required on the vehicle in addition to the registration enforcement date. Co-Chair Larson placed HB 328 into Subcommittee with Representative Martin as Chair. 1. Provide for a biennial license. 2. Address concerns of the emission testing. 3. Do away with any changes that would effect vehicle registration fees. HB 328 was HELD in Committee for further consideration. HB 328 An Act relating to motor vehicle registration and registration fees; to fees for drivers' licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date. 1 HB 328 was placed into Subcommittee with Representative Martin as Chair and held for further consideration. HOUSE BILL 328 "An Act relating to motor vehicle registration and registration fees; to fees for drivers' licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date." Representative Martin noted that the proposed legislation would establish a biennial motor vehicle registration effective January 1, 1995. The fees for biennial registration would be reduced to one and one-half times the current one year rate and would result in an annual savings to motor vehicle owners of $4.6 million dollars. The legislation would also reduce the Division of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) workload by 10% annually, significantly reducing the rate of new hires. JAY DULANY, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, testified that the Department of Public Safety supports the concept of the legislation, however, indicated concern with the potential loss in revenue. JEANNE LARSON, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE TERRY MARTIN, explained that in establishing the biennial registration, there would be annual inspections for vehicle emissions in order to comply with the federal clean air act. RON KING, PROJECT MANAGER, MOBIL SOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, expounded that the legislation 3 would provide three proposals. Option #1 would employee a sticker program utilizing on street enforcement. Option #2 would become available if statute changes had not been enforced, including more staff, adding penalties under the existing statutes. Option #3 would alter the existing programs, returning to the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities and pursuing options which had previously been excluded. Mr. King indicated that Option #1 would be the least costly to the State. He noted that DEC maintains a neutral position on the bill. Representative Brown asked the changes necessary to implement Option #1. Mr. King stated that a violation or bailable offense would need to be established by statute and would create a fine for operation without the required window sticker. The second change would clarify whether the revocation of registration would be possible. Ms. Larson noted that all fees charged result from program receipts. Representative Brown inquired how the annual emission test would be enacted. Mr. King stated that Option #1 would establish a system in which a sticker would be required on the vehicle in addition to the registration enforcement date. Co-Chair Larson placed HB 328 into Subcommittee with Representative Martin as Chair. 1. Provide for a biennial license. 2. Address concerns of the emission testing. 3. Do away with any changes that would effect vehicle registration fees. HB 328 was HELD in Committee for further consideration.
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