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TN SB0203
TN SB0203AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to license plates.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, creates new specialty earmarked license plates; extends certain specialty earmarked license plates; authorizes the funds generated from the issuance of the Historic Franklin new specialty earmarked license plate to also be used to provide financial support for the Chester Inn State Historic Site; authorizes the issuance of motorcycle plates for paratroopers. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill introduces multiple new specialty license plate options for Tennessee residents, allowing vehicle owners to support various organizations and causes through their vehicle registration. The bill adds license plate designs for groups such as the Order of the Eastern Star, Sigma Gamma Rho, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball, Pickleball, Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group, Tennessee Dachshund Rescue, Singing for Change, Florida A&M University, Tennessee Environment & Restoration, Nashville Sounds, Donate Life, YMCA, Support Our Veterans, STAR Riding Therapy, ALS Association, Harwood Center, Memories of Honor, LaMissTenn Kiwanis, D.A.R.E., Remote Area Medical, ALS Research, Youth Mental Health Matters, Slow Down Move Over, Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, Jack and Jill of America, Friends of Warner Parks, and Tennessee Fallen Firefighters. Each specialty plate is designed in consultation with the respective organization and will generate funds specifically allocated to support that organization's mission and activities within Tennessee. The bill also extends the deadline for several existing specialty license plates to meet minimum issuance requirements until July 1, 2026, and makes some technical amendments to existing license plate statutes. The new plates will be available to Tennessee residents who pay the standard registration fees and an additional specialty plate fee.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 479 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0203&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0188 (6088) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1198.pdf |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0479.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB0203 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0437.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0188 (6088) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0929.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0203 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0188.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0203 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0203.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0203.pdf |
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