neighborhood electric vehicles; VLT; exemption

HB 2367 clarifies that certain low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) meeting federal safety standards (49 CFR §571.500) and designed for 20 mph or less are excluded from Arizona's standard vehicle classification for registration. This specifically exempts these vehicles from the typical vehicle license tax rules that apply to other alternative-fuel vehicles, meaning owners won't pay the standard $4-$5 annual tax. The bill directly affects owners of qualifying NEVs, such as neighborhood electric shuttles or low-speed electric vehicles without a VIN. It updates Arizona law to define these vehicles separately, ensuring they aren't subject to standard vehicle registration requirements.