TAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT: Establishes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for certain antique motor vehicles and increases the fee for issuance of special license plates for those vehicles (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
HB 520 creates special license plates for antique motor vehicles (defined as 35 years or older) and modifies related rules. It requires owners to submit a notarized affidavit confirming the vehicle has not been materially altered and limits use to special occasions like exhibitions or parades - excluding regular daily driving. The bill increases the fee for these special plates while establishing new requirements for issuance through local licensing bureaus. It directly affects owners of qualifying antique vehicles seeking these specialized plates. The law does not change sales tax on vehicles but adjusts fees and usage rules for antique plate holders.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Signed Jul 1, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill updates the rules for antique motor vehicles by increasing the age requirement from 25 to 35 years to qualify for tax exemptions and special license plates. It also clarifies that using these vehicles for movie production does not count as commercial use and adjusts the special plate fees to align with current rates. These changes expand eligibility for older vehicles while ensuring the fee structure remains current.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of eligible vehicles to include those manufactured at least 35 years ago, whereas the previous law only covered vehicles 25 years old or older.
ELIGIBILITY
Increased the minimum age for antique motor vehicles from 25 years to 35 years to qualify for tax exemptions and special license plates.
DEFINITION
Added a specific definition stating that using an antique vehicle for motion picture production is not considered commercial use.
FISCAL
Revised the special license plate fee structure to reflect current rates, including a $25 fee for standard plates and a $500 fee for personalized prestige plates.
TECHNICAL
Corrected a citation error in the statute reference from R.S. 463.8(B)(1) to include R.S. 463.8(A)(1) and (B)(1).
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2025 · House May 19, 2025
How they voted
34–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 37
Jun 1, 2025
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
R
Republican26
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
12
Committee
13
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0. Having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, the Conference Committee Report was adopted.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Conference committee report received.
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate conference committee members appointed: Connick, Foil, and Reese.
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.
upper
Jun 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
May 28, 2025
Committee
Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
upper
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (15-0).
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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