SB 400 IN

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Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to implement a statewide electronic lien and title system (system) to process: (1) vehicle titles; (2) certificate of title data in which a lien is notated; and (3) the notification, maintenance, and release of security interests in vehicles; through electronic means instead of paper documents. Provides that the bureau may: (1) contract with one or more qualified vendors to develop and implement a system; or (2) develop an interface to provide qualified electronic lien service providers secure access to data to facilitate the creation of a system. Sets forth certain requirements that apply if the bureau elects to implement the system through a qualified vendor versus through qualified electronic lien service providers. Specifies that a contract entered into between the bureau and: (1) a qualified vendor; or (2) a qualified electronic lien service provider; may not provide for any costs or charges payable by the bureau to the qualified vendor or the qualified electronic lien service provider. Sets forth dates by which the bureau must implement and allow or require the use of: (1) a statewide electronic lien system; and (2) a statewide electronic title system. Sets forth certain conditions that apply to the use of a statewide electronic lien system implemented by the bureau under these provisions. Provides that under certain circumstances, the bureau may not charge state agencies or their agents with certain fees associated with the statewide electronic lien and title system. Authorizes the bureau to adopt rules, including emergency rules, to implement these provisions.

• Chris Garten Republican · author
• Michael Crider Republican · author
• Travis Holdman Republican · author
• Jim Pressel Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 14, 2021 Coauthored by Senators Houchin and Zay · upper
2. Jan 14, 2021 Authored by Senators Garten, Crider, Holdman · upper
3. Jan 14, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation · upper
4. Jan 25, 2021 Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor · upper
5. Feb 2, 2021 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
6. Feb 4, 2021 Senator Doriot added as coauthor · upper
7. Feb 4, 2021 Senator Randolph added as coauthor · upper
8. Feb 4, 2021 Amendment #1 (Garten) prevailed; voice vote · upper
9. Feb 4, 2021 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · upper
10. Feb 8, 2021 Senator Grooms added as coauthor · upper
11. Feb 8, 2021 House sponsor: Representative Pressel · upper
12. Feb 8, 2021 Cosponsors: Representatives Lindauer and Steuerwald · upper
13. Feb 8, 2021 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 73: yeas 47, nays 0 · upper
14. Feb 9, 2021 Referred to the House · upper
15. Mar 2, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation · lower
16. Mar 11, 2021 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
17. Mar 15, 2021 Amendment #1 (Pressel) prevailed; voice vote · lower
18. Mar 15, 2021 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · lower
19. Mar 15, 2021 Representative Johnson added as cosponsor · lower
20. Mar 16, 2021 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 272: yeas 98, nays 0 · lower
21. Mar 17, 2021 Returned to the Senate with amendments · lower
22. Mar 29, 2021 Motion to concur filed · upper
23. Apr 1, 2021 Senate concurred in House amendments; Roll Call 325: yeas 48, nays 0 · upper
24. Apr 12, 2021 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
25. Apr 13, 2021 Signed by the Speaker · lower
26. Apr 19, 2021 Public Law 81 · upper
27. Apr 19, 2021 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
28. Apr 19, 2021 Signed by the Governor · executive

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Enrolled Senate Bill (S) · Apr 5, 2021 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 14, 2021 · PDF
• Senate Bill (S) · Feb 2, 2021 · PDF
• Engrossed Senate Bill (S) · Feb 4, 2021 · PDF
• Senate Bill (H) · Mar 11, 2021 · PDF
• Engrossed Senate Bill (H) · Mar 15, 2021 · PDF