Ferry Division Audit/DOT Omnibus.

Removed draft metadata including committee substitute dates, sponsor information, and internal bill version numbers.

Added a requirement for the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Ferry Division by January 15, 2027.

Added a mandate for the Division of Motor Vehicles to study transitioning to a percentage-of-revenue-based funding model by January 1, 2027.

Repealed the requirement for dealers to replace license plates at the time of sale.

Extended the deadline for responding to insurance lapse notices from 10 days to 30 days.

Authorized the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide unredacted electronic crash reports directly to persons involved in a crash.

The bill header was updated to reflect the Fifth Edition, incorporating the latest committee substitute and engrossed dates.

The bill's version identifier was changed from 'H1094-v-3' to 'H1094-v-4' to reflect the latest amendment stage.

A new line indicating the Senate Finance Committee substitute was adopted on June 18, 2026, was added to the header.

The previous version identifier and associated metadata lines were removed.

Added a new section requiring the Department of Transportation to study transitioning the Division of Motor Vehicles to a percentage-of-revenue-based funding model.

Added a requirement for the DMV to submit a detailed report on funding model feasibility to multiple committees by January 1, 2027.

Modified the Ferry Division audit section to include a new subsection (b) specifying the report deadline and recipients.

Added new statutory language defining the fee structure for driver's licenses renewed during the 180-day period before expiration versus those renewed earlier.

Added a specific effective date of October 1, 2026, for the new rules regarding early driver's license renewals.

Removed the list of primary sponsors (Representatives Iler and Shepard) and the previous referral date, indicating a procedural update to the bill's header.

Extended the deadline for the State Auditor to provide the Ferry Division Performance Audit report from October 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027.

Removed all text related to amending G.S. 20-141 to allow the City of Durham to set default speed limits of 20 mph or higher.

Changed the bill's focus from local traffic regulations to state-level oversight of ferry operations and revenue strategies.

Added a new requirement for the Office of the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Ferry Division, including financial reviews and operational evaluations.

Established a deadline of October 1, 2026, for the State Auditor to submit the audit report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.

Removed the requirement for the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Ferry Division, including financial and operational reviews.

Added authority for the City of Durham to establish a default speed limit of 20 mph on streets not part of the State highway system.

Added requirements for the City of Durham to erect gateway signs at entry points and maintain a public map of affected streets.

Added a requirement for the Department of Transportation to post speed limits on State highways within the designated area upon written notice from the City.

Changed the effective date from 'when it becomes law' to 'upon adoption of an ordinance by the municipality and erection of the required gateway signs.'