SF395

Senate Bill SF No 395 in Minnesota proposes the creation of special license plates for veterans of each branch of the U.S. armed forces. Here’s a simple breakdown of what the bill entails:

1. Eligibility: Veterans who own a passenger automobile, recreational vehicle, one-ton pickup truck, or motorcycle and meet specific criteria can apply for these special plates.

2. Application Requirements:

   • Veterans need to provide discharge papers at the time of application.
   • Payment of a fee for the special plates and other related costs like registration tax.

3. Design: The special plates will have the word "VETERAN" and a unique emblem representing each specific branch of the armed forces.

4. Consultation for Design: The design of these plates will involve consultations between the Commissioners of Public Safety and Veterans Affairs and veterans organizations from each service branch to ensure the plates accurately represent the armed forces.

5. Plate Transfers: These special plates can be transferred to another vehicle owned by the same veteran for a fee of $5.

6. Fees and Costs:

   • The fees collected from this initiative will be deposited into a specific government account dedicated to driver and vehicle services.
   • A provision is also included for the funding of the production of these plates, which involves transferring money from the "Support Our Troops" account.

7. Miscellaneous: The bill specifies that motorcycles will receive only one plate, and it must be of standard motorcycle size.

Overall, SF No 395 aims to recognize and honor veterans by allowing them a way to display their service affiliation on their vehicle plates, enhancing their pride and connection to their former military branch.