Vehicle registration modernization study.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill asks the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission to examine ways to update vehicle registration, such as removing physical stickers, allowing two‑year registrations, and permitting installment payments. It would affect all California vehicle owners and the Department of Motor Vehicles. The commission must deliver its findings to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2028.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3760.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 8, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 20, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 20, 2026
• Transportation Committee Hearing
  Transportation · Apr 7, 2026
• Transportation
  Senate Transportation Committee · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. Apr 20, 2026April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
5. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3760.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 17, 2026Set for hearing April 7.
7. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on TRANS.
8. Feb 12, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 14.
9. Feb 11, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Seyarto · sponsor

Bill text

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