An Act To Remit 15 Percent Of The Fine For A Violation Of The Motor Vehicle Laws To The Municipality In Which The Violation Occurred

This bill requires that 15% of fines collected for traffic violations must be sent to the municipality where the violation occurred, but only if the summons was issued by a local municipal law enforcement agency. It directly affects towns and cities that issue traffic citations, as they would receive a portion of the fines collected from local violations. The key mechanism is a new allocation rule added to traffic fine statutes, ensuring 15% of qualifying fines flows to the issuing municipality. This applies to standard traffic infractions under relevant sections of motor vehicle law, excluding certain specific violations like those in sections 525, 1767, and 2363. The change modifies how traffic fine revenue is distributed, shifting a portion from the state General Fund to local governments.