Bill > A07978

This bill proposes to amend the vehicle and traffic law in New York to increase registration fees for larger and heavier motor vehicles, while providing a waiver for a portion of the weight added by batteries in electric vehicles. Specifically, the bill would incrementally increase registration and re-registration fees starting in 2024, with higher fees applied to vehicles weighing over 2,000 pounds. The revenue generated from these increased fees would be directed towards funding new state and local street safety projects, as well as the maintenance and repair of roadways. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report on the funded projects and vehicle weight data.