RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING MINORS.

Requires judges to suspend the driver's licenses of licensed drivers under the age of 21 when the drivers have been convicted of illegal possession of liquor and if the defendant does not yet have a driver's license. Postpones the defendant's eligibility to obtain a license until the defendant is 18 years of age or for 90 days, whichever period is longer. Allows a judge the discretion to permit limited driving for those with a suspended license, if there is a need to drive for employment or educational purposes.

RELATING TO THE FUEL TAX.

Exempts county mass transit buses from the state fuel tax.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Amends definitions of motor vehicle for purposes of motor vehicle dealer licensing law to exclude vehicle bought by county to use in public transit system or for disabled. Authorizes state or county to purchase public transit vehicles from person who is not a licensed dealer.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Clarifies that the motor vehicle owner is responsible for paying parking citations; clarifies that unpaid parking citations do not prevent the transfer of registration or ownership.

RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY FUND.

Allows moneys in the state highway fund to be used by the counties to construct and improve county roads.

RELATING TO ADVERTISING.

Prohibits commercial advertising for consideration on vehicles.

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

Prohibits advertising on a vehicle engaged in business when the vehicle is operated or parked in a public place, or private place if viewed from a public place, if the primary purpose is advertising.

RELATING TO HIGHWAY IMPACT FEES.

Removes the restriction that allows only counties with a population of greater than 500,000 to impose highway impact fees.

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye