Bill > HB198

This bill transfers certain authority and administrative duties from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation. The key provisions include: - Allowing the Department of Transportation to collect revenue under the Trip Tax Act and delinquent Weight Distance Tax on behalf of the Taxation and Revenue Department. - Transferring the authority to issue various permits, such as weight distance tax identification permits, temporary special fuel user permits, border crossing special fuel user permits, and special farm permits, from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation. - Authorizing the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements to accept payment by credit card for taxes, fees, or other charges due under the Trip Tax Act or Weight Distance Tax Act. - Designating the Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for establishing ports of entry, enforcing weight and height restrictions, and issuing special permits for oversize and overweight vehicles. Overall, this bill consolidates the administration of various transportation-related taxes, fees, and permits under the Department of Transportation, transferring these duties from the Department of Public Safety.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=198&year=21