What is the status of HB1578?

Signed into law as of April 2, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31 (April 2, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1578?

Jim Grueneich (R, 28), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1578?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1578.html

North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly

North Dakota HB1578: AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

Q: What is HB1578?

HB1578 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

Q: What does HB1578 do?

In its own words: An act to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

Status: Signed into law, April 2, 2025

Relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1‑15‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

What the bill says

An act to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service.

From the enrolled text, March 25, 2025:

AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for abandoned motor vehicles; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to excise tax on a motor vehicle taken into the custody of a commercial towing service. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 2 of section 23.1-15-07 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 2. If a commercial towing service takes custody of an abandoned motor vehicle and the vehicle is not reclaimed under section 23.1-15-06, the commercial towing service may obtain a release from the department of transportation which is sufficient title to dispose of the vehicle. The release entitles the commercial towing service to register the vehicle and receive a certificate of title, free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership. The department of transportation may not assess motor vehicle excise tax under section 57 - 40.3 - 02 on a motor vehicle transferred under this subsection. The license plates displayed on the abandoned vehicle must be removed and destroyed upon receipt of the new title. SECTION 2. A new subsection to section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Any …

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