Legislature(1993 - 1994)
02/08/1994 08:00 AM House STA
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HB 363 - NO FEE FOR CAR REGISTRATION IN PERSON CHAIR VEZEY opened the floor for discussion on HB 363. Number 672 REPRESENTATIVE KOTT reviewed HB 363. The $10 surcharge is repealed for those who want to apply for their vehicle registration in person. A fiscal impact of a $1.6 million would occur. He felt the registration fees for those who apply in person could increase by $5 which would generate $2 million and offset the $1.6 million loss. If the situation were to remain neutral the state could gain about $400,000. A $5 reduction would still be offered for those who opt to use the mail system. CHAIR VEZEY asked if a sponsor or committee substitute would be proposed for HB 363. Number 696 REPRESENTATIVE KOTT replied yes. TAPE 94-8, SIDE B Number 000 REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG asked if REPRESENTATIVE KOTT intended to propose the substitute in State Affairs or in Finance. REPRESENTATIVE KOTT said it did not really make a difference; however, Finance may be the appropriate place for it. The fees for all registered vehicles will increase by $5 in person with a $5 break for using the mail system. Number 026 REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG stated he had received a numerous amount of support for repealing the $10 fee and he supports REPRESENTATIVE KOTT'S $5 increase and decrease suggestion. REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG did state he cannot support HB 328 if it includes any sort of reduction in registration fees. REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG is in favor of moving HB 328 to Finance. REPRESENTATIVE ULMER liked REPRESENTATIVE KOTT's adjustment to HB 328 and asked how successful the $10 fee was in discouraging people from coming in and applying in person. Number 055 JUANITA HENSLEY answered questions on HB 363. Prior to the $10 fee 30 percent mailed registration renewals in. After imposing the fee, the percentage of mailed registration renewals has increased to 60 percent. Lines have decreased in size. There is a three-five percent increase in new titles every year. MS. HENSLEY believed a $5 increase will not be a suitable deterrent for coming to DMV in person. Number 087 REPRESENTATIVE KOTT responded an increase in the size of lines may turn out to be more incentive to want to use the mail system. There is no greater efficiency by using the mail rather than applying in person because handling the mail takes just as long as person to person contact. He reinforced the lines would not substantially increased and the $5 increase would be alright. MS. HENSLEY hoped to see a decrease of lines because the front counter clerks tend to take a lot of abuse from the public. Number 141 REPRESENTATIVE ULMER suggested the application for the permanent fund dividend include a one page attachment for motor vehicle registration. The public may take note of the form if attached to a widely read document. She also suggested to REPRESENTATIVE KOTT that a State Affairs committee substitute to HB 328 be proposed before it is given to the Finance Committee because they may not pay attention to a revenue reducing bill. A bill which will raise revenues may have more of a chance. REPRESENTATIVE G. DAVIS agreed with REPRESENTATIVE ULMER and would like a substitute to HB 328. REPRESENTATIVE KOTT had no problem with proposing a substitute, however, he has contacted Finance with the changes to be made to HB 328 and they had no problem with it. Number 195 CHAIR VEZEY asked for further comment on HB 363. REPRESENTATIVE KOTT asked CHAIR VEZEY for his decision on HB 363. CHAIR VEZEY announced HB 363 would be held in committee for reconsideration. Number 216 REPRESENTATIVE KOTT asked the committee members if an amendment might be offered so HB 328 might move out of committee amended. Number 221 CHAIR VEZEY did not want to move HB 328 out of committee on a verbal amendment, however, the committee substitute may be discussed. REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG reminded REPRESENTATIVE KOTT a committee substitute for HB 328 would be made be State Affairs members. Number 230 REPRESENTATIVE ULMER proposed a committee substitute should be prepared with a new fiscal note so HB 328 may pass out of the committee with "do pass" written on it. CHAIR VEZEY allowed REPRESENTATIVE KOTT to put forth an amendment if he wished to do so. Number 246 REPRESENTATIVE KOTT opted to bring back a committee substitute.
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