Bill > SB327

This bill revises motor vehicle registration fees across multiple vehicle types, generally lowering the fees for many categories. For light vehicles (cars, trucks, and buses weighing 1 ton or less), the annual registration fees are reduced based on vehicle age: from $217 to $110 for vehicles 4 years old or less, from $87 to $40 for vehicles 5-10 years old, and from $28 to $20 for vehicles 11 years or older. The bill also adjusts registration fees for various other vehicle types, including trailers (now a flat $75 fee), collector vehicles (reduced to $10), off-highway vehicles (reduced to $45), motorcycles (reduced to $45), motor homes (with new tiered pricing), and watercraft (reduced fees, for example, from $295.50 to $250 for boats 19 feet or longer). Additionally, the bill modifies the permanent registration process for older vehicles, reducing the permanent registration fee from $87.50 to $75. These changes aim to make vehicle registration more affordable for Montana residents while maintaining the state's vehicle registration system. The bill also includes provisions for optional additional fees for state parks, trails, and transportation infrastructure, allowing vehicle owners to opt out of certain fees if they choose.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0987