Hilton pledges to abolish the DMV and cap car fees at $73 if elected governor

Republican Steve Hilton proposes eliminating the California DMV and capping annual vehicle registration at $73, arguing it would cut the cost of living. The plan would require Democratic supermajorities in the Legislature and would slash DMV revenue from about $11–$12 billion to roughly $2.7 billion; Hilton says he would offset the gap with 10% staffing cuts and 5% agency-budget reductions, and could use budget leverage or an executive order if lawmakers balk. Democrats led by Xavier Becerra oppose the move, while Hilton seeks to persuade lawmakers to back the proposal.