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SF354 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Special license plate establishment for National Defense Medal recipients

Related bill: HF1185

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill is about creating special license plates for individuals who have received the National Defense Service Medal, in addition to other special veterans' license plates. Veterans who qualify can apply for these plates if they have served in the military under honorable conditions and are the registered owners of certain types of vehicles like passenger cars or motorcycles, but not commercial vehicles.

The bill specifies different designs for the plates based on the veteran's service history, such as service in Vietnam, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Persian Gulf War, and other significant military campaigns. Each type of service has a unique plate design that includes specific inscriptions and symbols, such as "VIETNAM VET" or a facsimile of the Bronze Star medal.

Additionally, the bill outlines the fees involved and the process for transferring these plates to another vehicle owned by the veteran. It also mentions that the commissioner of veterans affairs, with approval from another commissioner, is responsible for designing these plates.

Overall, this initiative aims to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing them with special recognition through vehicle license plates.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new provision for National Defense Service Medal recipients."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends section 168.123 concerning veterans special license plates.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies design eligibility and transfer procedures for various veteran-specific plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.123"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines types of motor vehicles eligible under the amended section 168.123.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures vehicles registered under new special plate designs are not classified as 'commercial motor vehicles' as defined in section 169.011."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.011"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of a veteran for eligibility concerning the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal plates.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the eligibility of National Guard members for specific service plates without meeting the standard veteran definition."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.447"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Includes provisions for National Guard members ordered to federal service.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows eligibility for license plates related to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal based on specific federal service criteria outlined in section 190.05."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "190.05"
  }
]

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