What's happening
This bill allows New York AMVETS members to obtain a special "AMVETS" license plate for a one-time $10 fee.
Why it matters
Honors and Recognizes AMVETS. By creating a special license plate for AMVETS members, the bill formally acknowledges and increases the public visibility of this congressionally-chartered veterans’ organization, potentially supporting its reputation and recruitment.
One-Time Fee and Eligibility Safeguards. The $10 service charge is a one-time fee, making it more affordable than annual fees for some other specialty plates. The requirement for proof of AMVETS membership ensures only eligible veterans can obtain the plate, maintaining its integrity and meaning.
Minimum Demand or Financial Safeguard Required. To protect state resources, the DMV will only design and issue the plate if either 200 prepaid orders are received or a $6,000 surety bond is provided—preventing the state from incurring costs for an unpopular plate.
Dedicated Revenue Use. Funds raised from the service charge are directed to a special DMV fund, ensuring that money collected for the plates supports their design, production, and promotion—rather than being diverted to unrelated expenses.
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Create AMVETS License Plates
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History
- Substituted by A282A
- Ordered to third reading cal.2025
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 3936a
- Amend and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Create AMVETS License Plates
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3936--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 30, 2017
Introduced by Sen. YOUNG -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the issuance of specialty plates for members of AMVETS
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 404-dd to read as follows:
§ 404-dd. Distinctive plates for members of AMVETS. 1. Any member of AMVETS residing in this state shall, upon request, be issued a license plate bearing the word "AMVETS". Application for said license plate shall be filed with the commissioner in such form and detail as the commissioner shall prescribe.
2. The distinctive plate authorized herein shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the commissioner, that the applicant is a member of AMVETS.
3. A distinctive plate issued pursuant to this section shall be issued in the same manner as other number plates upon payment of the regular registration fee prescribed by section four hundred one of this article, provided, however, that an additional one-time service charge of ten dollars shall be charged for such plate.
4. For the purposes of this section, "AMVETS" shall mean the veterans service organization chartered by congress as a membership corporation created pursuant to chapter 227 of title 36 of the United States code.
§ 2. Subdivision 1-a of section 404 of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 103 of the laws of 2016, is amended to read as follows:
1-a. The commissioner may issue special number plates to applicants who are members of veterans organizations in the same manner as other
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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number plates are issued pursuant to this article. Such special number plates shall be issued only upon (a) payment of a one-time service charge of ten dollars in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed by section four hundred one of this article, and (b) submission of proof, satisfactory to the commissioner, that the applicant is presently a member of the veterans organization for which such plate is requested. Such membership shall be verified annually by the applicant. Application for such plates shall be made in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner with respect to the issuance of such plates. Provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to supersede the provisions of section four hundred four-d, four hundred four-e, four hundred four-h, four hundred four-i, four hundred four-j, four hundred four-k, four hundred four-p [or], four hundred four-aa, or four hundred four-dd of this article.
§ 3. 1. A distinctive plate established pursuant to section 404-dd of the vehicle and traffic law as added by section one of this act shall only be designed, produced and issued upon the delivery to the department of motor vehicles of a surety bond in the amount of six thousand dollars, which shall be executed by a surety company authorized by the department of financial services to transact business in this state. Provided, however, that if the commissioner of motor vehicles shall have received prior to plate design, production and issuance at least two hundred orders for such distinctive plate together with the additional one-time service charge applicable to each such order, which shall be non-refundable, no such surety bond shall be required. All service charges collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited pursuant to the provisions of section 404-oo of the vehicle and traffic law to the credit of the department of motor vehicles distinctive plate development fund established by section 95-g of the state finance law and shall be used for the design, production, advertising and distribution of distinctive license plates in accordance with such section 95-g.
2. If, upon the expiration of two years following the date upon which distinctive plates in the series are first available for sale two hundred or more sets of such plates are sold, a bond delivered pursuant to this section shall be discontinued. If fewer than two hundred sets of such plates are sold by such time, the department of motor vehicles shall be entitled to recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to such shortfall.
§ 4. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that section three of this act shall take effect immediately; provided further, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the issuance of specialty plates for members of AMVETS
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would allow American Veterans (AMVETS) to obtain a specialty license plate that bears special wording that recognizes both the membership and organization of the applicant. This distinctive plate would be issued upon proof that is satisfactory to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 404-x establishing distinctive plates for AMVETS. Any member of the AMVETS, residing in the state, shall be issued a license plate bearing the term "American Veteran", "AMVET" or "AMVETS". 2. Requires that satisfactory proof of membership be presented. 3. Establishes that this distinguished plate will be issued in the same manner as other numbered license plates upon the payment of the regular registration fee and a one-time service charge of ten dollars. 4. Being part of "AMVETS" will mean that the federally chartered corporation is advocating on behalf of all American Veterans.
Section 2: This act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
At this time, The State of New York makes available many different distinctive license plates to members of various groups. The AMVETS is a service organization that supports and assists the honorable men and women, who. are currently serving or have served, in the U.S. Armed Forces from World War II until now, including the National Guard and Reserves. These members of AMVETS have served our country well and continue to be leaders in our communities. Therefore, this legislation would make it possible for the honorable members of this organization to display their association with a specific New York State license plate.
Prior legislative history
2015-16: A9031 - referred to transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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