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Relates to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Marc Butler
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BILL NUMBER:S3391
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star
Purpose
To provide distinctive license plates which recognize veterans who have earned the Bronze Star or the Silver Star.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new section to the Vehicle and Traffic Law to authorize the issuance of distinctive license plates which read "Bronze Star Recipient" or "Silver Star Recipient." Includes provisions which are applicable to other existing special license plates for veterans, including authorization for plates in the name of the spouse of the veteran and provision for a one-time $10 service charge.
Existing law
The Vehicle and Traffic Law currently provides for numerous special license plates for veterans and their families, such as Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (sec. 404-p), former Prisoners of War (sec. 404-c), members of Organized Militia (sec. 404-d), Purple Heart recipients (sec. 404-e), Jewish War veterans (sec. 404-h), Gold Star Mothers (sec. 404-i), Pearl Harbor attack survivors (sec. 404-j), Marine Corps League members (sec. 404-k), U.S. Naval Armed Guard (sec. 404-v), Veterans of the War on Terror (sec. 404-w) and Persian Gulf Veterans (sec. 404-w). In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles has administratively authorized plates honoring other categories of veterans and military personnel.
Justification
As our Nation continues to recognize and honor our veterans, there are many people with justifiable pride in their military service and honors. The Silver Star and the Bronze Star are military awards for meritorious service, and recognize achievement on the part of the veteran who is so honored. A wide variety of distinctive license plates are already available for veterans and members of the military, but not specifically for recipients of the Silver Star and Bronze Star. These individuals have been honored by their country with these significant military awards, and it is appropriate that their service be recognized with these special plates.
Legislative history
S.4828 of 2009-10. The bill passed the Senate in 2005 (S.3565-A) and in 2004 (S.1658-B).
Fiscal implications
The Department of Motor Vehicles has determined that there will be "no significant revenue impact" and that the cost will be "negligible." The veteran pays a $10 fee to defray the initial cost of producing the special plate. The Department will be allocated $5,000 to offset production costs.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
180 days after becoming a law.
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