Requires MVC to refund certain motor vehicle registration fees.
Impact
The bill aims to enhance consumer rights by providing monetary relief to vehicle owners who change their ownership due to sale or destruction of the vehicle. By instituting this refund system, A2677 is poised to create a more equitable environment for vehicle owners, ensuring they are not at a financial loss for fees already paid for services they can no longer use. Additionally, the percentage refund will be computed on an annual basis based on the time left on the registration, which offers a fair approach to refunds and encourages vehicle owners to engage in lawful transactions.
Summary
Assembly Bill A2677 is designed to amend existing regulations concerning the refund of motor vehicle registration fees in New Jersey. The primary provision outlines that owners of passenger automobiles and noncommercial trucks would be eligible for a portion of the registration fee back if the vehicle is sold or destroyed before the registration expires. This is a significant change, as current laws do not offer any refund mechanisms for unexpired registration fees, despite allowing the transfer of registration to other vehicles.
Contention
While the bill presents notable benefits for vehicle owners, it could result in administrative challenges for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The anticipated influx of refund requests could strain resources and necessitate changes to existing processes for managing vehicle registrations. Critics might argue that the implementation of such a system could complicate the registration process further despite the well-intentioned goal of consumer protection. Establishing clear protocols for refund processing will be essential to mitigate any potential administrative burden.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay fee to MVC in certain circumstances.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon inspection and registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay annual fee to MVC in certain circumstances.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon inspection and registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay annual fee to MVC.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon inspection and registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay annual fee to MVC.
Requires notice of motor vehicle safety recalls upon inspection and registration of motor vehicle; requires motor vehicle manufacturers to pay annual fee to MVC.
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.
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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
Transferring officers, employees, powers, duties and functions relating to the state health care benefits program from the division of the state employee health benefits plan of the department of administration to the insurance department, establishing the commissioner of insurance as the chairperson of the Kansas state employees health care commission, providing that all management functions of such commission be administered by the commissioner of insurance and eliminating a pilot program regarding employer contributions for certain children.