relative to permanent vehicle registrations.

HB 1551 creates a permanent vehicle registration option for owners of vehicles 11 years or older, replacing annual registration fees. It requires a $50 base fee plus three times the standard registration fees (state, municipal, or electric vehicle fees), with the registration never expiring. The registration cannot be transferred if the vehicle changes ownership - new owners must apply for a new registration - and non-residents may obtain it with a "NON-RESIDENT PERMANENT REGISTRATION" label that cannot establish state residency. This policy change directly affects vehicle owners of older vehicles, including non-residents, by eliminating recurring registration costs for as long as they own the vehicle.