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IA HF292
IA HF292A bill for an act relating to persons eligible for special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem.(See HF 779.)
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is authorized to issue special registration plates with a distinguishing processed emblem depicting the word “veteran” below an image of the American flag to a motor vehicle owner who served in the armed forces of the United States and was discharged under honorable conditions. Pursuant to rules adopted by the DOT (761 IAC 401.31), an application for special plates with a veteran processed emblem must be submitted to the commission of veterans affairs on a form prescribed by the DOT. The commission of veterans affairs must determine whether the applicant is a veteran and, if so, certify this fact on the application form. This bill makes persons who served in the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard, regardless of the number of years of service, and who were discharged under honorable conditions eligible to receive special registration plates with a veteran processed emblem. Under current law, “veteran”, when used in Code chapter 35 (veterans affairs), and in numerous other provisions by reference, includes former members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who served at least 20 years and who were discharged under honorable conditions; members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who were activated for federal duty, other than training, for a minimum aggregate of 90 days, and were discharged under honorable conditions or were retired in accordance with federal law; and members of the reserve forces of the United States or the Iowa national guard who have served at least 20 years and who continue to serve.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law regarding special veteran registration plates in Iowa by expanding eligibility and clarifying service requirements. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of who can receive veteran license plates by including members of reserve forces and the Iowa National Guard, regardless of the length of their service, as long as they were discharged under honorable conditions. The bill removes the word "military" when describing service proof and maintains the existing process where individuals must apply to the department and provide satisfactory documentation of their service. The financial mechanism remains unchanged, with special plate fees being collected and then transferred to the road use tax fund and veterans license fee fund. The primary impact is to make veteran license plate eligibility more inclusive by recognizing a wider range of military service, including reserve and National Guard members, and ensuring they can obtain special registration plates that honor their service.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 772. (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF292 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF292.html |
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