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FL H1221

Fees


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Introduced
01/09/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to fees; amending s. 320.08001, F.S.; creating an additional fee for electric vehicles; creating a license tax and an additional fee for hybrid vehicles; providing for the distribution of proceeds from the additional fees; requiring, on specified dates, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to increase the additional fees, subject to certain requirements; providing that certain vehicles are exempt from specified fees; providing for the future expiration and reversion of specified statutory text; providing a contingent effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statutes to create additional license fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. It establishes a flat fee of $135-$235 for electric vehicles, which will increase to $150-$250 in 2025. It also creates a $35-$50 flat fee for hybrid vehicles, which will also increase in 2025. The proceeds from the additional fees will be distributed to the State Transportation Trust Fund and an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. The bill also requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to periodically increase the fees to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Low-speed, electric, and hybrid vehicles with small battery storage systems are exempt from these fees.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)

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