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Committee divided over large increases to driver’s-license and ID fees; do-not-pass motion brought but not adopted
Summary
Committee members debated a proposal to raise driver's-license and identification-card fees (Senate Bill 23-81). Several members opposed doubling fees; a motion for do-not-pass was moved, debated, and recorded during the session.
Chairman Ruby brought up Senate Bill 23-81, which proposes increases to driver's-license and non-driver ID fees. Sponsor remarks noted many fees have not been changed in decades and the proposal would move fees closer to production cost.
Some committee members opposed large, immediate increases. Representative Martin moved a do-not-pass on the bill, citing concern about doubling fees and the burden on constituents. "I'm gonna make a motion for do not pass on this," Representative Martin said. Representative Mackey and others spoke against doubling fees, saying the increases would be a shock to households.
Other members said modest increases could be reasonable because past fee levels have been unchanged for decades and the revenue helps road funding. The committee conducted a roll call on the do-not-pass motion; members recorded votes and the clerk summarized the result in the transcript. The committee discussed holding or further amending the bill and indicated more work would follow.
Why it matters: Changes to license and ID fees affect many residents and have budget implications for the motor-vehicle system and road funding streams that rely on registration and related revenues.
Votes at a glance: A do-not-pass motion on Senate Bill 23-81 was put on the record (roll call recorded in transcript). The motion and subsequent procedural handling indicate the committee did not immediately advance the bill in its current form and further amendment or holding was discussed.
