2017-2018 Session
Change SessionS.127 (Act 71)
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 6/21/2017 - Signed by Governor on June 8, 2017
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Detailed Status
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Roll Call History
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
First run through
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 10 minutes after Floor
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
also distracted driving penalties and front license plate
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Garry Scott, Vermont State Police
Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 10:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 10:45 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, March 3, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 9:30 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 10 minutes after Floor
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 1:30 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Walk-Through
Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions
Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
- 2:00 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 2:15 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion / Possible Vote
Thursday, March 23, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 1:00 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
Steve Prouty, Commander, Rutland Police Department
Clement Houde, Chief, St. Johnsbury Police Department
- 2:30 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 24, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 1:50 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sen. Richard Westman
Sen. Jane Kitchel
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Transportation
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Discussion of elimination of front license plate
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 9:10 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Bradley Curtis, Acting Division Chief, Swanton Sector, Vermont Border Patrol
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, 3-M
Steve Edwards, Government Services Manager, 3-M
Sam Hill, Sheriff's Association, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 2:20 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sec. 12-13 Distracted Driving
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 2:50 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Section 14 Driving Under the Influence
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
- 3:35 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 23-25 Number of License Plates Issued
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Section 8 Exhibition Vehicles
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Board Chair, Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Lamoille-2
John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 8:45 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Section 14
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Section 4 Annual special excess weight permits
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Section 9 Licenses and permits to operate; refusals to issue
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 10:30 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 21-22 Motor vehicle purchase and use tax
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Re:Buy backs under VW diesel litigation
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 11:15 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 23-25 Number of license plates issued
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:15 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 23-25 Number of license plates issued
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, April 6, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Section 7 Registration Fees; Local Transit buses
Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 12-13 Distracted Driving
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 13, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- --
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Questions
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 14, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 10:25 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 2:30 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Sections 12-13 Distracted Driving
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Committee Discussion
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 11:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:00 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion and vote
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 3:35 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 20, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion of Sections
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 PM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee Discussion
Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, April 21, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 8:30 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Rep. Keefe Amendment
Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
Rep. Till Amendment
Committee Discussion
Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Transportation
- 8:30 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Gage Amendment
Rep. Douglas Gage
Committee Discussion
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Till Amendment
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Committee Discussion
Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels -
9:00 AM
Committee Documents
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Transportation
- Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
- Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, 3-M
- Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
- Bradley Curtis, Acting Division Chief, Swanton Sector, Vermont Border Patrol
- Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
- Steve Edwards, Government Services Manager, 3-M
- Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
- David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
- John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- Rep. Douglas Gage
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Sam Hill, Sheriff's Association, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
- Clement Houde, Chief, St. Johnsbury Police Department
- Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
- Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
- Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Rep. Daniel Noyes, Board Chair, Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Lamoille-2
- Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
- Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
- Steve Prouty, Commander, Rutland Police Department
- Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Sen. Jane Kitchel
- Sen. Richard Westman
Senate Committee on Finance
- Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
- Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
Senate Committee on Transportation
- Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
- Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
- Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- Garry Scott, Vermont State Police
- Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus
- Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee of Conference Members
2017-2018 Legislative Session
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee of Conference Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
- Committee(s):
- Committee of Conference
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Act
- Signed into law 6/8/2017
- As Enacted (ACT 71)
- Act Summary
An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels
Statutes Affected
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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| 12 V.S.A. §§ 5701-5707. Repealed. 2017, No. 71, § 18. |
| 23 V.S.A. § 304a. Special registration plates and placards for individuals with disabilities |
| 23 V.S.A. § 304b. Conservation motor vehicle registration plates |
| 23 V.S.A. § 304b. Conservation motor vehicle registration plates [Effective January 1, 2024] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 304c. Motor vehicle registration plates: Building Bright Spaces for Bright Futures Fund |
| 23 V.S.A. § 304c. Motor vehicle registration plates: Building Bright Spaces for Bright Futures Fund [Effective January 1, 2024] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 305. Registration periods [Effective until November 1, 2023] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 305. Registration periods [Effective November 1, 2023] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 312. Temporary registration pending issuance of certificate of title |
| 23 V.S.A. § 321. Procedure upon transfer |
| 23 V.S.A. § 372a. Local transit public transportation service |
| 23 V.S.A. § 372a. Local transit public transportation service [Effective January 1, 2024] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 373. Exhibition vehicles; year of manufacture plates |
| 23 V.S.A. § 373. Exhibition vehicles; year of manufacture plates [Effective January 1, 2024] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 603. Application for and issuance of license |
| 23 V.S.A. § 615. Unlicensed operators |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1095b. Handheld use of portable electronic device prohibited |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1102. Removal of stopped vehicles |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1128. Crashes; duty to stop |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1200. Definitions |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1209a. Conditions of reinstatement; alcohol and driving education; screening; therapy programs |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1213. Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate; penalties |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1222. Inspection of registered vehicles |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1402. Overweight, width, height, and length permits; fees |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1402. Overweight, width, height, and length permits; fees [Effective January 1, 2024] |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1432. Length of vehicles |
| 23 V.S.A. § 2502. Point assessment; schedule |
| 23 V.S.A. § 3208. Administration and enforcement |
| 23 V.S.A. § 3306. Lights and equipment |
| 23 V.S.A. § 3317. Penalties |
| 23 V.S.A. § 3318. Administration and enforcement |
| 23 V.S.A. § 3816. Transfer of interest in vessel, snowmobile, or all-terrain vehicle |
| 32 V.S.A. § 8902. Definitions |
| 32 V.S.A. § 8907. Commissioner; computation of taxable costs |
Staff & Other Information
- Staff
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer
- Notes
- S.127, as passed the House and Senate, includes H.54; includes subject matter from H.104 and H.511; and references subject matter addressed in H.287.
