Requires MVC to refund certain motor vehicle registration fees.
Impact
If enacted, A2913 would significantly alter how the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) handles motor vehicle registration fees. Owners of passenger automobiles and noncommercial trucks would benefit from a percentage refund on their registration fees based on the unexpired term of their registration. This provision could incentivize vehicle owners to sell or transfer vehicles before their registration expires without the fear of losing money on unused registration time, thereby promoting more flexibility in vehicle ownership.
Summary
Assembly Bill A2913 aims to amend the existing regulations around motor vehicle registration fees in New Jersey. The primary focus of the bill is to allow a refund of a portion of motor vehicle registration fees if the vehicle is sold, transferred to a new owner, or destroyed before the expiration of its registration term. This legislation addresses a gap in current law, which permits the transfer of unexpired registrations but does not provide any mechanism for fee refunds, which would now offer financial relief to vehicle owners in specific situations.
Conclusion
Overall, A2913 represents a significant step towards consumer-friendly legislation regarding vehicle registration in New Jersey. It aims not only to ease the financial burden on owners who sell or discard vehicles prematurely but also to modernize and improve the regulatory aspects concerning vehicle registrations. If passed, the bill will take effect four months post-enactment, allowing the MVC time to implement necessary changes.
Contention
However, the bill may evoke some discussion among stakeholders about its financial implications for the state and the MVC. Opponents might argue that providing refunds could strain MVC's financial resources and complicate the administrative processes involved in registration. Supporters, on the other hand, would likely emphasize the equity of allowing refunds for fees not fully utilized, which aligns with consumer interest and fairness in taxation of vehicle ownership.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay fee to MVC in certain circumstances.
Establishing requirements for the involuntary discharge or transfer of a resident in an adult residential care facility, the right to appeal such discharge or transfer and a process for such appeal.
Substitute for HB 2246 by Committee on Judiciary - Establishing requirements for the involuntary discharge or transfer of a resident in an adult residential care facility and authorizing the secretary to investigate and assess a penalty for violations.
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0559'23, SB 0562'23
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0520'23, SB 0522'23
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5104'23, HB 5106'23