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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Authorizes distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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BILL NUMBER:S5229
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 recognizes veterans who have earned the Bronze Star or the Silver Star.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. adds new section 404-bb to the vehicle and traffic Law to provide distinctive license plates which read "Bronze Star Recipient" or "Silver Star Recipient." The distinctive plate is to be authorized upon proof by the commissioner, which will assure that the applicant is a Bronze or Silver Star recipient. The distinctive plate issued is to be issued in the same manner as other number plates upon payment of regular registration fee with an additional one time service charge of $10 to be charged such plates. One year after the effective date funds in the amount of $ 5,000, or so is to be made available and will be allocated to the department to offset cost associated with the production of the license plates.
Section 2. provides that this act shall take effect immediately
Justification
The Bronze Star is awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service and is the 9th highest United States armed forces decoration. The Silver star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States and is the 3rd highest United States armed forces decoration.
This legislation will honor these veterans with a distinctive license plate that would enable members of the public to identify these heroes, and to accord them recognition and honor.
Legislative history
S.7812 of 2007 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This Act shall take effect on the 120th day after becoming law.
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