This act makes several changes in law concerning drivers' licenses, motor vehicle license renewal and the reporting of automobile insurance information. The act also creates several new specialized license plates. Under this act, all restrictions imposed by law on the disclosure of information by the Department of Revenue shall also apply to persons or entities contracting with the director to provide electronic filing, issuance or renewal services. Personal information in motor vehicle and driver's license records shall be presumed to be closed instead of open to the public.
Current law requires individuals to request their information be private.
This act requires the express consent of the individual for the information to be public. It also eliminates the bulk disclosure of motor vehicle and driver's license records by the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue shall design a motor vehicle license renewal system which may be used through the department's Internet web site in counties where personal property taxes are accessible via computer. This act also requires the department to develop an online system whereby the payment of state taxes can be made. Both systems must be ready for use by January 1, 2002.