HB 5578
To fund the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund from the DMV in the form of a 50-cent payment from every registration sold/renewed in the state
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to dedicate a portion of revenue generated from vehicle registration fees to the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund. Specifically, 50 cents will be taken from every new vehicle registration and every vehicle registration renewal in West Virginia. This money will then be allocated to bolster the retirement benefits available to West Virginia Deputy Sheriffs. The bill amends existing registration requirements to facilitate this funding mechanism.
Key provisions
- A 50-cent fee will be deducted from each new vehicle registration and vehicle registration renewal.
- The collected funds will be deposited into the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund.
- The bill amends the existing vehicle registration application process.
- The amendment clarifies the allocation of fees related to vehicle registration.
- The bill specifies that the 50-cent fee applies to both new registrations and renewals.
- The bill references existing sections regarding insurance requirements and penalties for false information.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners in West Virginia
- West Virginia Deputy Sheriffs
- The West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- The West Virginia Legislature
- The Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund
Notable changes
- Introduces a new fee structure for vehicle registration, diverting 50 cents per registration to the Deputy Sheriff’s Retirement Fund.
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