S 275 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES

Sen Roberto "Bobby" Gonzales

Actions: [5] STBTC/SFC-STBTC [9] DP-SFC [10] DNP-CS/DP [12] PASSED/S (28-11) [15] HTRC-HTRC [18] DP/a

Scheduled: 03-18 07:00 am House Chambers

 Senate Bill 275 (SB 275) increases annual vehicle registration fees and implements a vehicle registration surcharge for certain electric and hybrid vehicles. 
 

 Senate Bill 275 (SB 275) increases registration fees for vehicles, trucks, tractors, and buses.

Annual vehicle fees would increase in the range of $6 to $14 depending on the vehicle’s weight. Trucks, tractors, and buses increase by $10 to $43 depending on gross weight.

The tire recycling fee does not increase and remains $1.50.

SB 275 is effective July 1, 2023.
 

 Annual vehicle registration fees range from $21 to $56 and trucks, tractors, and buses from $40 to $172. 

 03/01/2023 SB 275 Senate Finance Committee substitute (SB 275 SFCcs)

SB 275 SFCcs increases registration fees for vehicles, trucks, tractors, and buses, including electric models. An additional surcharge is imposed on electric vehicles.

Annual vehicle fees would increase in the range of $4 to $11 depending on the vehicle’s weight. Trucks, tractors, and buses increase by $10 to $43 depending on gross weight.

The tire recycling fee does not increase and remains $1.50.

An electric vehicle surcharge of $60 imposed for the next two years. The charge doubles beginning in 2025. The surcharge for hybrid vehicles is $30 and rises to $60 in 2025. 

SB 275 SFCcs is effective July 1, 2023.