Bill > HB1345

This bill amends North Dakota's motor vehicle registration law to modify how registration fees are calculated for passenger motor vehicles, pickup trucks, and house cars based on their weight. Specifically, the bill changes the terminology from "shipping weight" to "gross vehicle weight rating" when determining registration fees, and adjusts the registration fee schedule for different years of vehicle ownership. For pickup trucks, the bill requires that the registered gross weight must now reflect the vehicle's actual gross vehicle weight rating, ensuring that vehicle owners register their trucks at a weight that accurately represents the vehicle and its potential load. The bill defines a pickup truck as a motor vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating under 11,500 pounds, an unladen weight less than 8,000 pounds, and equipped with an open box-type bed not exceeding nine feet in length. House cars will have their registration fees calculated using 40% of their actual weight, but not less than 4,000 pounds. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing clarity and potentially more accurate registration fee calculations for vehicle owners in North Dakota.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1345.html