Relating to veterans' recognition registration plates.
Summary
] Provides that a [ person ] veteran with a disability is eligible for a veterans' recognition registration plate and may request a waiver of the surcharge imposed for the plate. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Transportation to cover the waivers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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The bill was amended to expand eligibility for waiving the veterans' recognition plate surcharge beyond just Gold Star Families to include veterans with total disabilities of 50% or more incurred during active service. The digest was updated to reflect this change and clarify that some veterans qualify for the waiver.
Scope change
Expanded eligibility for surcharge waivers to include disabled veterans in addition to Gold Star Family members.
ELIGIBILITY
Waiver eligibility now includes veterans with a 50% or greater total disability rating from service-related injuries or illnesses, in addition to Gold Star Family members.
TECHNICAL
The bill summary digest was updated to reflect the expanded eligibility and includes bracketed text showing the original version for comparison.
Removed the presession filing notation from the sponsor list and updated the ordering date and amendment date to April 17.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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