A bill for an act relating to the issuance and display of one registration plate on motor vehicles.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SSB 1091 allows school buses and urban transit vehicles to use a single registration plate, reducing costs and streamlining the registration process for these vehicles.

Subcommittee reassigned: Klimesh, Blake, and Koelker.

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Summary of SSB 1091

Bill Number: SSB 1091
Title: A bill for an act relating to the issuance and display of one registration plate on motor vehicles.
Introduced: February 04, 2025
Status: Subcommittee reassigned: Klimesh, Blake, and Koelker.
Classification: Proposed bill
Subject Areas: County treasurers, License Plates, Motor Vehicle Registration, Motor Vehicles, School Buses, Transportation, Transportation Department, Vehicles

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SSB 1091 is to amend existing laws regarding the registration and display of license plates on certain motor vehicles, specifically focusing on school buses and urban transit vehicles. The bill aims to streamline the registration process and potentially reduce costs associated with the issuance of multiple license plates.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes the following amendments to the Code of 2025:

School Buses Registration:

School buses used exclusively for transporting pupils to and from school or school functions will be eligible for a single registration plate.
The Department of Transportation will issue a registration certificate and one registration plate at no charge upon application.

Urban Transit Vehicles:

Urban transit companies can apply for a certificate and one or more pairs of registration plates for buses they own or operate.
These plates will be attached to the front and rear of the buses, allowing for easier identification and regulation.

County Treasurer's Authority:

The county treasurer is granted the authority to adjust the registration renewal or expiration dates for vehicles to improve administrative efficiency and balance the number of vehicles registered throughout the year.
Vehicle owners will receive written notice of any adjustments, along with a credit for the unused portion of their annual registration fee.

Impact

Affected Parties:

This bill primarily affects school districts, urban transit companies, and county treasurers responsible for vehicle registration.
School buses and urban transit vehicles will benefit from reduced registration costs and simplified processes.

Administrative Efficiency:

The ability for county treasurers to adjust registration dates aims to enhance the efficiency of vehicle registration management, potentially leading to better resource allocation within county offices.

Procedural Aspects

The bill was introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee on February 4, 2025.

A subcommittee was initially formed, consisting of Klimesh, Bisignano, and Koelker, and was later reassigned to Klimesh, Blake, and Koelker on February 11, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of SSB 1091, highlighting its intent, key provisions, and the potential impact on relevant stakeholders. The bill seeks to modernize and simplify the registration process for specific vehicles, thereby enhancing operational efficiency within the transportation sector.