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RELATING TO EDUCATION - ADULT LITERACY

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Legislative declarations. - - The general assembly finds and declares that:

SECTION 2. Chapter 16-63 of the General Laws entitled "Adult Education" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

16-63-10.1. Adult literacy program. -- (a) The department of education shall be charged with the administration of the adult literacy program and shall provide grants to assist in the planning, establishment and operation of adult literacy programs. Grants under this section shall be made available through a competitive process to eligible providers of demonstrated effectiveness, or a consortium of such providers, which may include local school districts, regional school districts, libraries, community based organizations, volunteer literacy organizations, a public nonprofit agency, a public housing authority, a post-secondary institution or any nonprofit institution not specifically listed that has demonstrated the ability to deliver literacy services to adults or families.

SECTION 3. Section 31-6-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-6 entitled "Registration Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

31-6-1. Amount of registration and miscellaneous fees. -- (a) The following registration fees shall be paid to the division of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and school buses subject to registration for each year of registration:

(1) For the registration of every automobile, when equipped with pneumatic tires, thirty dollars ($30.00);

(2) For the registration of every motor truck or tractor when equipped with pneumatic tires, for the following gross weights:

(i) Not more than four thousand pounds (4,000 lbs.): Thirty-four dollars ($34.00);

(ii) More than four thousand pounds (4,000 lbs.), but not more than five thousand pounds (5,000 lbs.): Forty dollars ($40.00);

(iii) More than five thousand pounds (5,000 lbs.), but not more than six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.): Forty-eight dollars ($48.00);

(iv) More than six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.), but not more than seven thousand pounds (7,000 lbs.): Fifty-six dollars ($56.00);

(v) More than seven thousand pounds (7,000 lbs.), but not more than eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.): Sixty-four dollars ($64.00);

(vi) More than eight thousand pounds (8,000 lbs.), but not more than nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs.): Seventy dollars ($70.00);

(vii) More than nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs.), but not more than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.): Seventy-eight dollars ($78.00);

(viii) More than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.), but not more than twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.): One hundred six dollars ($106);

(ix) More than twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.), but not more than fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lbs.): One hundred twenty-four dollars ($124);

(x) More than fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lbs.), but not more than sixteen thousand pounds (16,000 lbs.): One hundred forty dollars ($140);

(xi) More than sixteen thousand pounds (16,000 lbs.), but not more than eighteen thousand pounds (18,000 lbs.): One hundred fifty-eight dollars ($158);

(xii) More than eighteen thousand pounds (18,000 lbs.), but not more than twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.): One hundred seventy-six dollars ($176);

(xiii) More than twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.), but not more than twenty-two thousand pounds (22,000 lbs.): One hundred ninety-four dollars ($194);

(xiv) More than twenty-two thousand pounds (22,000 lbs.), but not more than twenty-four thousand pounds (24,000 lbs.): Two hundred ten dollars ($210);

(xv) More than twenty-four thousand pounds (24,000 lbs.), but not more than twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.): Two hundred thirty dollars ($230);

(xvi) More than twenty-six thousand pounds (26,000 lbs.), but not more than twenty-eight thousand pounds (28,000 lbs.): Two hundred ninety-six dollars ($296);

(xvii) More than twenty-eight thousand pounds (28,000 lbs.), but not more than thirty thousand pounds (30,000 lbs.): Three hundred sixteen dollars ($316);

(xviii) More than thirty thousand pounds (30,000 lbs.), but not more than thirty-two thousand pounds (32,000 lbs.): Four hundred and twenty-two dollars ($422);

(xix) More than thirty-two thousand pounds (32,000 lbs.), but not more than thirty-four thousand pounds (34,000 lbs.): Four hundred and forty-eight dollars ($448);

(xx) More than thirty-four thousand pounds (34,000 lbs.), but not more than thirty-six thousand pounds (36,000 lbs.): Four hundred and seventy-six dollars ($476);

(xxi) More than thirty-six thousand pounds (36,000 lbs.), but not more than thirty-eight thousand pounds (38,000 lbs.): Five hundred and two dollars ($502);

(xxii) More than thirty-eight thousand pounds (38,000 lbs.), but not more than forty thousand pounds (40,000 lbs.): Five hundred and twenty-eight dollars ($528);

(xxiii) More than forty thousand pounds (40,000 lbs.), but not more than forty-two thousand pounds (42,000 lbs.): Five hundred and fifty-four dollars ($554);

(xxiv) More than forty-two thousand pounds (42,000 lbs.), but not more than forty-six thousand pounds (46,000 lbs.): Six hundred and eight dollars ($608);

(xxv) More than forty-six thousand pounds (46,000 lbs.), but not more than fifty thousand pounds (50,000 lbs.): Six hundred and sixty dollars ($660);

(xxvi) More than fifty thousand pounds (50,000 lbs.), but not more than fifty-four thousand pounds (54,000 lbs.): Seven hundred and twelve dollars ($712);

(xxvii) More than fifty-four thousand pounds (54,000 lbs.), but not more than fifty-eight thousand pounds (58,000 lbs.): Seven hundred and sixty-eight dollars ($768);

(xxviii) More than fifty-eight thousand pounds (58,000 lbs.), but not more than sixty-two thousand pounds (62,000 lbs.): Eight hundred and sixteen dollars ($816);

(xxix) More than sixty-two thousand pounds (62,000 lbs.), but not more than sixty-six thousand pounds (66,000 lbs.): Eight hundred and seventy-six dollars ($876);

(xxx) More than sixty-six thousand pounds (66,000 lbs.), but not more than seventy thousand pounds (70,000 lbs.): Nine hundred and twenty-four dollars ($924);

(xxxi) More than seventy thousand pounds (70,000 lbs.), but not more than seventy-four thousand pounds (74,000 lbs.): Nine hundred and seventy-two dollars ($972);

(xxxii) Over seventy-four thousand pounds (74,000 lbs.): Nine hundred and seventy-two dollars ($972), plus twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per two thousand pounds (2,000 lbs.) gross weight.

(3) For the registration of every semitrailer to be used with a truck tractor as defined in section 31-1-4(d), an annual fee of twelve dollars ($12.00) for a one year registration, for multi-year registrations the fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a five (5) year registration and eighty dollars ($80.00) for an eight (8) year registration. When in use, the weight of the resulting semitrailer unit and its maximum carrying capacity may not exceed the gross weight of the original semitrailer unit from which the gross weight of the tractor was determined. A registration certificate and registration plate shall be issued for each semitrailer so registered. This fee will not be refunded; except that when a plate is returned prior to ninety (90) days before effective date of that year's registration, the pro rate amount, based on the unused portion of the multi-year registration plate period at time of surrender, shall be refunded. A multi-year semitrailer registration may be transferred to another semitrailer subject to the provisions and fee set forth in section 31-6-11. Thirty percent (30%) of semitrailer registration fee shall be retained by the division of motor vehicles to defray the costs of implementation of the international registration plan (IRP) and fleet registration section.

(4) For the registration of every automobile, motor truck, or tractor, when equipped with other than pneumatic tires, there shall be added to the above gross weight fees a charge of ten cents (10/c) for each one hundred (100) pounds of gross weight.

(5) For the registration of every public bus, the rates provided for motor vehicles for hire plus two dollars ($2.00) for each passenger which that bus is rated to carry, the rating to be determined by the administrator.

(6) For the registration of every motorcycle, or motor-driven cycle, thirteen dollars ($13.00). Three dollars ($3.00) from that sum shall be turned over to the department of elementary and secondary education to assist in the payment of the cost of the motorcycle driver's education program as enumerated in section 31-10.1-1.1.

(7) For the registration of every trailer, not including semitrailers used with a truck-tractor as defined in section 31-1-4(a), with a gross weight of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) or less, five dollars ($5.00). Trailers with a gross weight of more than three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) shall be assessed a registration fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.).

(8) The annual registration fee for the motor vehicle commonly described as a boxcar and/or locomotive, and used only by la societe des 40 hommes et 8 chevaux for civic demonstration, parades, convention purposes or social welfare work, shall be two dollars ($2.00).

(9) For the registration of every motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer owned by any department or agency of any city or town or district, provided the name of the city or town or district or state department or agency owning the same is plainly printed on two (2) sides of the vehicle, two dollars ($2.00).

(10) For the registration of motor vehicles used for racing, fifteen dollars ($15.00).

(11) For every duplicate registration certificate, one dollar ($1.00).

(12) For every certified copy of a registration certificate or application, one dollar ($1.00).

(13) For every certificate assigning a special identification number or mark as provided in section 31-3-37, one dollar ($1.00).

(14) For every replacement of number plates or additional pair of number plates, without changing the number, five dollars ($5.00).

(15) For the registration of every farm vehicle, used in farming as provided in section 31-3-31, ten dollars ($10.00).

(16) For the registration of antique motor vehicles, five dollars ($5.00).

(17) For the registration of a suburban vehicle, when used as a pleasure vehicle, the same rates as charged in subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be applicable and when used as a commercial vehicle, the same rates as provided in subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be applicable.

(18) For the registration of every motor bus which is used exclusively under contract with a political subdivision or school district of the state for the transportation of school children, three dollars ($3.00) provided that the motor bus may also be used for the transportation of persons to and from church and Sunday school services, and for the transportation of children to and from educational or recreational projects sponsored by a city or town or by any association or organization supported wholly or in part by public or private donations for charitable purposes, without the payment of additional registration fee.

(19) For the registration of every motorized bicycle, ten dollars ($10.00).

(20) For the registration of every motorized tricycle, ten dollars ($10.00).

(21) For the replacement of number plates with a number change, five dollars ($5.00).

(22) For the initial issuance and each reissuance of fully reflective plates as required by sections 31-3-10 and 31-3-32, an additional six dollars ($6.00).

(23) For the issuance of a trip permit under the international registration plan, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle. The division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue seventy-two (72) hour trip permits for vehicles required to be registered in the international registration plan that have not been apportioned with the state of Rhode Island.

(24) For the issuance of a hunter's permit under the international registration plan, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per vehicle. The division of motor vehicles is authorized to issue hunter's permits for motor vehicles based in the state of Rhode Island and otherwise required to be registered in the international registration plan. These permits are valid for thirty (30) days.

(25) For the registration of a specially adapted motor vehicle necessary to transport a family member with a disability for personal, noncommercial use, a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) assessed.

(b) In the event that the registrant voluntarily cancels his or her registration within the period of registration, the division of motor vehicles shall refund only that portion of the fee paid which represents full-year segments of the registration fee paid.

SECTION 4. Section 31-10-31 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-10 entitled "Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses" is hereby amended to read as follows:

31-10-31. Fees. -- The following fees shall be paid to the division:

(1) For every operator's first license to operate a motor vehicle, twelve dollars ($12.00);

(2) For every chauffeur's first license, twelve dollars ($12.00); provided, that the fee for the transfer of a Rhode Island operator's license for a chauffeur's license shall be two dollars ($2.00);

(3) For every renewal of an operator's or chauffeur's license, thirty dollars ($30.00); with the exception of any person seventy (70) years of age or older for whom the renewal fee will be eight dollars ($8.00);

(4) For every duplicate operator's or chauffeur's license, ten dollars ($10.00);

(5) For every road test, other than the road test included in the first license examination, two dollars ($2.00);

(6) For every certified copy of any license, permit, or application issued under this chapter, ten dollars ($10.00);

(7) For every duplicate instruction permit, ten dollars ($10.00);

(8) For every first license examination, five dollars ($5.00);

(9) For every routine information update, i.e. name change or address change, one dollar fifty cents ($1.50).

SECTION 5. Chapter 44-30 of the General Laws entitled "Personal Income Tax" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-30-2.6. Refund deduction for contribution to Rhode Island adult education. -- (a) There shall be provided as a deduction for any refund for the Rhode Island personal income tax otherwise due to a taxpayer for a taxable year a contribution to the Rhode Island adult education fund. The provision for the contribution shall appear on the state personal income tax return as follows:

SECTION 6. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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This bill would establish a funding mechanism for implementation of adult literacy programs.

This act would take effect upon passage.