Motor Vehicle Registration

State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Parking Enforcement - Citations [HB-391]
Requiring a parking citation issued by a political subdivision, a State agency, or a third-party contractor to include a box that the person issued the citation may check to indicate that the registration plates cited were not issued for the vehicle described in the citation; requiring a political subdivision, State agency, or third-party contractor that receives a parking citation from a person with the box checked to perform a certain verification process and dismiss the citation under certain circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey Approved By The Governor - Chapter 451 on 05/08/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response [HB-297]
Altering procedures that a law enforcement officer and a court are required to follow when the law enforcement officer or court has reason to believe that a child who has been detained is a victim of sex trafficking or a victim of human trafficking; providing that a minor may not be criminally prosecuted or proceeded against under certain provisions of law for a certain offense if the minor committed the offense as a direct result of being a victim of sex trafficking or being a victim of human trafficking; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Moon Approved By The Governor - Chapter 687 on 05/16/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Not Subject to Inspection - Fee [HB-312]
Establishing a fee of $14 to be collected once every 2 years on each motor vehicle registered in the State that is granted a waiver from, exempted from, or not subject to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program; and requiring the fee to be deposited in the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund and used to provide rebates on the sale of electric vehicles, purchase electric vehicles, and expand electric vehicle infrastructure.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization, Use, and Penalties [SB-229]
Authorizing a local government in certain counties to use noise abatement monitoring systems, if authorized by local law; providing that the owner or driver of a motor vehicle recorded in violation of certain motor vehicle noise requirements is subject to a warning notice; prohibiting a contractor that administers a noise abatement monitoring system from being compensated on a per-ticket basis on the number of warning notices issued; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Anne Arundel County - Abandoned Vehicles [SB-227]
Adding Anne Arundel County and municipal corporations in the county to the jurisdictions subject to certain provisions of law relating to abandoned vehicles, including provisions governing the time period for reclamation by an owner or secured party, cost recovery by a police department for impoundment, storage, and sale of an abandoned vehicle and certain other vehicles, failure of the owner or secured party to reclaim an abandoned vehicle within the required time period, and registration renewal.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/30/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

St. Mary's County - Golf Carts on Public Highways - Report [HB-219]
Requiring the St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners to produce a report recommending and describing the areas of St. Mary's County that the County Board considers appropriate for the operation of unregistered golf carts on public highways, subject to certain standards; and requiring the County Board to submit the report to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2023.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Morgan Approved By The Governor - Chapter 609 on 05/08/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Disabled Veteran Registration Plates - Issuance [HB-250]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to issue certain special disabled veteran registration plates to disabled veterans who are between 50% and 99%, inclusive, service-connected disabled as designated or classified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; prohibiting the Administration from charging certain persons the fee required for replacement registration plates under certain circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel Hearing 3/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/16/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration. [SB-823]
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey The Committee(s) On Cpc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/30/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration. [HB-704]
Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales and roadways to be covered under the exemption. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Act 145, 06/29/2023 (gov. Msg. No. 1248). on 06/30/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Highway Safety. [HB-480]
Amends the definitions of "special interest vehicle", "street rod replica vehicle", and "street rod vehicle", for purposes of the Hawaii Highway Safety Act, to be based on the age of the vehicle or the parts used, rather than a certain year. Requires vehicles to meet the safety standards that were in effect at the time of manufacture. Establishes a motor vehicle safety inspection and motor vehicle registration task force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Jdc. on 03/24/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Motor Vehicle Administration - Voluntary Developmental Disability Self-Disclosure Envelope [HB-1121]
Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to develop a voluntary developmental disability self-disclosure envelope; and requiring the Administration to make the voluntary developmental disability self-disclosure envelope available to any individual of driving age who requests one by January 1, 2023.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill Referred Rules on 03/24/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Pilot Program to Evaluate Alternative Registration Plates and Cards [HB-1314]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of alternative vehicle registration plates and cards for certain vehicles; and requiring the Administration to report on the results of the pilot program to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2027.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Mautz Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/23/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Electronic or Digital 24-Hour Registration [HB-1076]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to issue an electronic or digital 24-hour registration authorizing an owner of a vehicle to operate the vehicle on a highway in the State.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Wivell Approved By The Governor - Chapter 434 on 05/16/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Frederick County – Motor Vehicle Registration – Exception for Golf Carts [SB-703]
Creating an exception to motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts operating on certain county highways in Frederick County; providing that a person operating a golf cart without registration may do so only on a county highway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour, between dawn and dusk, and with certain lighting devices; and authorizing Frederick County to designate county highways on which a person may operate a golf cart and to establish further safety requirements and conditions for the operation of golf carts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/08/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

St. Mary's County - Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception for Golf Carts [HB-475]
Creating an exception from motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts in St. Mary's County; authorizing the St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners to designate county highways that have a speed limit not greater than 35 miles per hour as highways on which a person may operate a golf cart; authorizing a person who operates a golf cart on a designated highway to only operate the golf cart with certain lighting devices, between dawn and dusk, and while staying as far right on the roadway as possible; etc.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/14/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Penalties for Lapse of Security - Grace Period [HB-368]
Prohibiting the Motor Vehicle Administration from assessing a penalty for a vehicle whose required security has terminated or lapsed under certain circumstances if the vehicle's registration plates are returned to the Administration within 10 days after the termination or lapse of the required security.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jalisi Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 549 on 05/29/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Registration Of Vehicles. [SB-2572]
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Trs/gvo, Wam. on 01/24/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration. [HB-1687]
Repeals the maximum amount that a county may increase the fee for certificates of registration for motor vehicles other than U-drive motor vehicles.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino Re-referred To Trn, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/28/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Registration Of Vehicles. [HB-1688]
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Received Notice Of Passage On Final Reading In House (hse. Com. No. 824). on 05/05/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration. [SB-2055]
Repeals the limitation on the amount that a county increase the fee for certificates of registration for motor vehicles other than U-drive motor vehicles.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi Referred To Trs/gvo, Wam. on 01/21/2022

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