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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill specifies that dealers of off-highway vehicles shall require a purchaser of an off-highway vehicle to complete the off-highway vehicle registration application and pay the registration fee in order to complete the sale of an off-highway vehicle, unless the purchaser attests that the off-highway vehicle will be used exclusively outside the state. The bill clarifies that a dealer that does not comply with the registration requirements is subject to a fine of $200 per instance of noncompliance. The bill also explicitly authorizes the parks and wildlife commission to adopt rules concerning the enforcement of the registration requirements of off-highway vehicles. Under current law, proof of ownership is required for the registration of an off-highway vehicle. The bill removes this requirement so that an individual registering their off-highway vehicle no longer has to provide the division of parks and wildlife with proof of ownership for the off-highway vehicle. The bill amends certain provisions related to the off-highway vehicle recreation fund (fund) to clarify what the money in the fund shall be used for. The bill also specifies that money remaining in the fund at the end of a given fiscal year shall remain in the fund and only be used for specific purposes related to the use of off-highway vehicles in Colorado.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to enhance the registration process for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Colorado, recognizing the significant economic impact of OHV recreation in the state. The bill mandates that dealers require purchasers to complete a registration application and pay the registration fee at the point of sale, with an exception for vehicles intended exclusively for use outside of Colorado. The legislation increases the fine for non-compliant dealers from $100 to $200 per unregistered vehicle sold. It also modifies the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund provisions, specifying that excess registration fees will be used for direct services, and ensures that any unused fund money remains in the fund at the end of the fiscal year. The bill removes the previous requirement for proof of ownership during initial registration and adds a provision for the commission to adopt rules for enforcing OHV registration requirements. The legislative declaration highlights the economic significance of OHV recreation in Colorado, noting that it supports nearly 19,000 jobs and contributes $2.8 billion to the state's economy. The act will take effect after the standard 90-day legislative period, with a potential referendum option for public vote in November 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely (on 01/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-021 |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb021_f1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb021_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_021_01.pdf |
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