A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning authorization to operate surplus military
Page 1, Line 102vehicles on the road if registered with the department
Page 1, Line 103of revenue.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
Current law requires a motor vehicle to be designed for operation on a highway to be covered by the "Uniform Motor Vehicle Law", which governs driver's licenses, registrations, and traffic regulation. The bill authorizes the owner of a surplus military vehicle to register the vehicle and be issued a license plate. If the vehicle is registered, it may be driven on the road but must comply with the registration provisions. The driver's license provisions and the traffic regulations apply to these vehicles.
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Amendments Not Yet Adopted on Second Reading
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-102, amend (58)(b); and add (102.6) as follows:
Page 2, Line 342-1-102. Definitions. As used in articles 1 to 4 of this title 42, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 2, Line 4(58) "Motor vehicle":
Page 2, Line 5(b) (I) Includes a low-power scooter for the purposes of sections
Page 2, Line 642-2-127, 42-2-127.7, 42-2-128, 42-2-138, 42-2-206, 42-4-1301, and 42-4-1301.1; and
Page 2, Line 7(II) Includes a surplus military vehicle for the purposes of:
Page 2, Line 8(A) Requiring a driver's license to drive on the highway in accordance with article 2 of this title 42;
Page 2, Line 9(B) Registering and taxing the vehicle pursuant to article
Page 2, Line 103 of this title 42 if the owner has elected to register the vehicle under section 42-3-103 (1)(d); and
Page 2, Line 11(C) Driving the vehicle on a highway in accordance with article 4 of this title 42; and
Page 2, Line 12(102.6) "Surplus military vehicle" has the meaning set forth in section 42-6-102 (20.5).
Page 2, Line 13SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-103, add (1)(d) as follows:
Page 2, Line 1442-3-103. Registration required or permitted - exemptions -
Page 2, Line 15rules. (1) (d) On and after January 1, 2026, the owner of a surplus
Page 2, Line 16military vehicle may register the vehicle with the department
Page 3, Line 1if the vehicle complies with article 4 of this title 42. If the owner
Page 3, Line 2of a surplus military vehicle registers the vehicle with the department, the vehicle and owner are subject to this article 3.
Page 3, Line 3SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 42-4-109.7 as follows:
Page 3, Line 442-4-109.7. Surplus military vehicles.A surplus military
Page 3, Line 5vehicle that is registered in accordance with article 3 of this
Page 3, Line 6title 42 may be driven on the highway. A surplus military vehicle is subject to this article 4.
Page 3, Line 7SECTION 4. Act subject to petition - effective date -
Page 3, Line 8applicability. (1) This act takes effect July 1, 2027; except that, if a
Page 3, Line 9referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the
Page 3, Line 10state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act
Page 3, Line 11within the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general
Page 3, Line 12assembly, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless
Page 3, Line 13approved by the people at the general election to be held in November
Page 3, Line 142026 and, in such case, will take effect July 1, 2027, or on the date of the
Page 3, Line 15official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor, whichever is later.
Page 3, Line 16(2) This act applies to applications made for registrations submitted on or after January 1, 2028.