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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
Passed
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to registration plates
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the registration plate requirements and special registration plate options in West Virginia. The key provisions include:
- Allowing the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue registration plates with reflectorized material that are plainly readable from 100 feet, and assign additional features to facilitate reciprocal agreements, interstate travel, highway safety, and efficient DMV operations.
- Authorizing the DMV to issue special registration plates for government officials, active/retired military personnel, disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and other special groups, with associated application fees and exemptions.
- Establishing a process for organizations to request and obtain special organization-themed registration plates, with minimum application and fee requirements.
- Allowing the DMV to issue 10-year registration plates for vehicles exempt from registration fees.
- Creating new special registration plate options for first responders like firefighters and law enforcement supporters.
- Authorizing the DMV to issue new themed registration plates at their discretion, with associated fees.
- Giving the DMV flexibility in manufacturing and issuing these special registration plates.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2023 (on 05/01/2023)
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