Bill > SB186

This bill transfers certain authority and administrative duties from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation. Key provisions include: - Authorizing the Department of Transportation to issue weight distance tax identification permits, collect delinquent weight distance tax, and administer the Weight Distance Tax Identification Permit Fund. - Transferring the authority to issue various permits related to vehicle size, weight, and travel from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation. - Allowing the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements to accept credit card payments for taxes, fees, and charges under the Motor Transportation Act, Motor Vehicle Code, Trip Tax Act, and Weight Distance Tax Act. - Designating the Department of Transportation as responsible for establishing ports of entry and providing the necessary infrastructure. - Granting the Department of Transportation the authority to issue various special permits related to vehicle size, weight, and travel, including for agricultural product transport vehicles.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=186&year=21