Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05461

Introduced
1/16/19  
Refer
1/16/19  

Caption

An Act Requiring Motor Vehicle Registration Within Thirty Days Of Registering A Child In School.

Impact

The bill seeks to ensure compliance with state vehicle registration laws by aligning them with educational processes. If passed, this would facilitate a clearer understanding of vehicle registration requirements for parents with school-aged children. The proposed timeline of thirty days for vehicle registration is designed to encourage prompt compliance and reduce the number of unregistered vehicles on the state's roads. This might also help state regulators in tracking and managing vehicle registrations more accurately.

Summary

House Bill 05461 aims to amend existing laws regarding motor vehicle registration, specifically targeting individuals who have recently registered a child in a public school within the state. Under this proposed legislation, owners of motor vehicles that are registered in another state would be required to register their vehicles with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles within thirty days of the school registration. This change is intended to streamline the process for families moving into the state and ensure that all vehicles are adequately registered according to local laws.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 05461 may revolve around the practicality and enforcement of such a requirement. Critics might argue that the thirty-day deadline could be burdensome for families who have recently relocated, especially during the hectic period of settling into a new school. Additionally, concerns may be raised about the potential consequences for non-compliance and whether adequate resources will be available to facilitate the influx of registrations triggered by this legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT HB05327

An Act Revising Motor Vehicle Statutes Concerning Towing Occupied Vehicles And The Operation And Inspection Of School Buses.

CT HB05172

An Act Concerning The Assessment Of Motor Vehicles For Property Taxation.

CT SB00044

An Act Concerning The Cost Of Motor Vehicle Registration.

CT HB05204

An Act Concerning The Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles.

CT SB00186

An Act Establishing Weight Tolerance Exemptions For Electric Commercial Vehicles And Concerning The Registration Of Certain Pick-up Trucks.

CT SB00428

An Act Concerning Business Registrations Filed With The Secretary Of The State.

CT HB05490

An Act Concerning The Sales And Use Taxes On Ambulance-type Motor Vehicles And Ambulances.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

CT SB00184

An Act Concerning The Renting Or Leasing Of Passenger Motor Vehicles.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.