Various Transportation Changes.

This bill introduces several changes to North Carolina's transportation laws, primarily affecting the Department of Transportation and the Division of Motor Vehicles. It shifts the appointment power of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles from the Secretary of Transportation to the Governor, requiring Senate approval. The legislation also allows the Department of Transportation to use various flexible contracting methods for federal electric vehicle infrastructure projects without counting them against existing spending limits. Additionally, it mandates an independent evaluation of the Division of Motor Vehicles' IT modernization efforts and sets a timeline for selecting a vendor to manage the new cloud-based system. Finally, the bill creates a new Rail Transportation Corridor Authority and makes adjustments to laws governing the North Carolina Railroad.