SB 63

Enacts new GS 20-2.1 establishing the nine-member Board of Motor Vehicles (Board), which will appoint the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles (Commissioner) and oversee the organization and administration of the DMV by the Commissioner. Sets out the Board's membership, including members appointed by the Governor and by NCGA upon recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and upon recommendation of the Speaker of the House. Sets out staggered membership terms. Sets out provisions governing membership terms, appointment of successors, and removal of members. Requires the Board to meet at least quarterly and allows the Board to select a chairperson and other officers. Makes conforming changes to GS 20-2 by changing the authority to appoint the Commissioner from the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Board. Makes a clarifying change to GS 20-3. Effective July 1, 2025.