Exempts public institutions of higher education from motor vehicle registration fee.

S 1846 exempts public colleges and universities from paying motor vehicle registration fees for vehicles not used for pleasure or hire. This applies to all public institutions of higher education in New Jersey, including Rutgers, county colleges, and state universities as defined in state law. The bill amends existing law (R.S.39:3-27) to add these institutions to the list of entities already exempt from such fees, such as government agencies and hospitals. The change would eliminate a specific registration fee for qualifying vehicles owned by these educational institutions. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Higher Education Committee after introduction on January 9, 2024.