Lawmakers reject DMV plan to refund unconstitutional fee

By SAM METZ
AP / Report for America

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers aren’t sure how the state should reimburse people who paid a Department of Motor Vehicles fee that the state Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional. A finance committee on Wednesday did not approve the department’s proposal to send postcards outlining how individuals could request paper checks or online transfers. The Democratic majority on the committee stressed ensuring the process didn’t prompt lawsuits. The reimbursements will conclude a legislative battle over the Legislature’s supermajority requirement. The state Supreme Court ruled lawmakers needed two-thirds support to extend taxes and fees beyond their sunset dates, forcing lawmakers to rebalance their budget and refund those who paid taxes and fees extended in 2019.