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SB627 • 2025

Provides that vehicle registration for most vehicles will be ownership registration and owners must pay a one-time fee instead of a biennial fee.

Provides that vehicle registration for most vehicles will be ownership registration and owners must pay a one-time fee instead of a biennial fee.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham,, Robinson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Transportation.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act states that vehicles remain registered until the owner changes. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5).
Provides that vehicle registration for most vehicles will be ownership registration and owners must pay a one-time fee instead of a biennial fee. Preserves permanent registration for certain vehicles and proportional registration for other vehicles.
Eliminates offenses related to failing to renew vehicle registration.
Relating to: Relating to vehicle registration.
Current location: In Senate Committee