Georgia House Bill 261 reduces alternative fueled vehicle licensing fees by 5 percent annually until zero

Original title: Motor vehicles; annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; provide

Last action · February 6, 2025: House Second ReadersSponsors: Spencer Frye and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Georgia House Bill 261 requires an annual 5 percent reduction in registration fees for s until the fees reach zero, beginning July 1, 2026. The legislation also waives all fees associated with issuing, manufacturing, and renewing specialty license plates for alternative fueled vehicles upon proof of payment for the required registration fee. Vehicles operating primarily on compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas are exempted from these specific alternative fuel registration fees.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

owners of alternative fueled vehicles

Alternative fueled vehicle owners receive an annual 5 percent reduction in registration fees until fees reach zero and qualify for waived specialty license plate manufacturing fees upon proof of payment.

Directly affected

commercial alternative fueled vehicle operators

Commercial operators of alternative fueled vehicles are subject to a $300 registration fee that is incrementally reduced by 5 percent annually until reaching zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the fee reduction for alternative fueled vehicles begin?

The first adjustment is calculated and implemented on July 1, 2026.

Do I still have to pay for the specialty license plate if I pay my registration fee?

No, any fees associated with the issuance, manufacture, and renewal of the specialty license plate are waived upon showing proof of payment for the required registration fee.

Which vehicles are exempt from these alternative fuel registration fees?

Vehicles that operate primarily on compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas are not assessed these fees.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Feb 6, 2025House
House Second Readers
Feb 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
House First Readers
Feb 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
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