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SB 3023

Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman and 5 co-sponsors

Allocates state funds to the State Motor Vehicle Commission for operations, personnel, IT, and facilities to sustain licensing, titling, enforcement, and related services.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 3023

Summary — SB 3023: Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission

Status: Approved by Governor (Enrolled bill signed)
Introduced: March 14, 2025 (see note on dates below)
Classification/Subject: Appropriations; Motor Vehicle Commission
Companion bill: HB 527

Purpose and intent

SB 3023 is an appropriations bill that provides funding and related budgetary authority to the State Motor Vehicle Commission (or the state agency responsible for motor vehicle licensing, titling, enforcement and related services). Its primary purpose is to authorize and allocate state funds necessary for the Commission’s operations, programs, personnel, equipment, and administrative needs for the fiscal period covered by the bill.

Key provisions (general)

The text of the bill is not included in the provided materials. Based on the bill title and its classification as an appropriation measure, SB 3023 likely contains provisions that:

  • Allocate specific dollar amounts to the Motor Vehicle Commission for operating expenses and capital outlays (personnel, facilities, IT systems, vehicle‑related equipment).
  • Authorize positions and salary/benefit funding for Commission staff.
  • Provide one‑time or recurring funding for specific programs (e.g., customer service modernization, licensing system upgrades, enforcement or safety programs).
  • Establish restrictions or reporting requirements tied to the appropriation (e.g., expenditure reporting, performance measures, or reversion provisions).
  • Possibly include related technical, administrative, or conforming changes to implement the funding.

Because no dollar figures, line‑item details, or fiscal-note text were provided, readers should consult the enrolled bill text and the legislative fiscal office for exact amounts and conditions.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the Motor Vehicle Commission (state agency) — its budget, staffing, operations, IT, facilities, and program delivery.
  • Indirectly: state employees, contractors/vendors that provide IT or facility services, local DMV/agent offices, and members of the public who use motor vehicle services (licensing, titling, registration, inspections).
  • State budget and appropriations framework — this bill affects overall state expenditures and may impact other appropriations priorities depending on funding sources.

Legislative and procedural history

Provided actions include:
- Passed both chambers in February 2025 (dates listed: Feb 19 and Feb 27).
- Referred to Appropriations A and Appropriations D committees and to Education K‑16 at points in the process.
- Enrolled bill signed and approved by the Governor (Enrolled Bill Signed / Approved by Governor on March 6, 2025).
- Read first time and other formal transmittals in March–April 2025.

Note: The provided chronological entries include apparent date inconsistencies (for example, “Introduced: March 14, 2025” but several actions dated in February and an enrolled bill signature dated March 6). For authoritative timing and the official enrolled/engrossed versions, consult the legislative journal or the Secretary of the Senate/Clerk of the House.

Where to find full details

To determine exact appropriation amounts, effective dates, and any special conditions tied to SB 3023, review:
- The enrolled bill text and fiscal note on the state legislature’s website.
- Committee analyses from Appropriations A and Appropriations D.
- The companion bill HB 527 for parallel or identical language.

If you would like, I can locate and summarize the enrolled bill text and fiscal note to provide the specific dollar amounts and implementation provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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