Oklahoma Senate Bill SB311

Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/1/21
• Refer: 2/2/21
• Report Pass: 2/9/21
• Refer: 2/9/21

Caption

Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act; authorizing optional biennial car registration of certain types of vehicles. Effective date.

Impact

If passed, SB311 will have a significant impact on vehicle registration laws in Oklahoma. It will amend existing statutes regarding how vehicles are registered, specifically allowing for biennial registrations as an option. The intent is to ease the burden on vehicle owners by reducing the frequency of fee payments and registrations. Furthermore, it aims to potentially streamline operations for the Oklahoma Tax Commission by decreasing the annual influx of registration renewals.

Summary

Senate Bill 311, introduced by Senator Taylor, aims to modify the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act by allowing optional biennial registration for certain types of vehicles. This amendment is set to simplify the registration process by enabling vehicle owners to register their vehicles for a two-year period rather than annually. The bill stipulates that the biennial registration fee will be the cumulative sum of annual fees that would have otherwise been applicable over the two years, along with a newly established convenience fee of $25.00 which supports various state funds related to transportation and emergency services.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the implementation of the convenience fee associated with the new registration method. While proponents may argue that the biennial registration reduces the time and costs involved in annual registrations, detractors could raise concerns about the additional fee and whether it sufficiently offsets the benefits provided by extended registration periods. Furthermore, discussions are likely to surface around the allocation of the convenience fees and how effectively they support the infrastructure needs of the state.