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Budget Summary FY2010

84000001 - Registry of Motor Vehicles
Data Current as of:  1/26/2010





Account Description FY2009
Spending
FY2010
GAA
8400-0001 Registry of Motor Vehicles
For the administration and operation of the registry of motor vehicles, including the title division and including all rent and related parking and utility expenses of the registry; provided, that the positions of administrative assistant to the registrar, legislative assistant, executive assistant to the registrar and the director of employee relations shall not be subject to civil service laws and rules; provided further, that all expenditures related to computer automation shall be subject to satisfactory quarterly reviews by the information technology division and under schedules by the division; provided further, that 40 per cent of the costs of personnel services associated with the registry computer, which reflects the proportionate use of the computer by the merit rating board, shall be assessed to insurance companies doing motor vehicle insurance business within the commonwealth, under section 183 of chapter 6 of the General Laws; provided further, that the registrar of motor vehicles shall report to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on transportation 60 days prior to the closure of any registry branch; provided further, that said report shall include all cost savings associated with the closure; provided further, that the registry shall establish and maintain a record of all vehicles leased within the commonwealth for a period longer than 30 days; and provided further, that the record shall include, but not be limited to, the names and addresses of the lessor and the lessee

54,142,234 18,032,232

Veto Explanation:  I am striking this language because the required report is unduly burdensome.

Budget Reduction Explanation:   Reduces spending that is not affordable given the current revenue estimate.