Bill > HB3237

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to create a new exemption from the motor vehicle excise tax, which is a tax levied on vehicles. Specifically, it adds a provision that allows surviving spouses of military service members who have achieved "Gold Star status" to be exempt from paying this tax when purchasing a vehicle. Gold Star status is a designation given by the U.S. Department of Defense to recognize families who have lost a loved one in military service. This exemption, like some others for disabled veterans, generally applies to one vehicle every three years, unless the vehicle is a replacement for one that was declared a total loss by an insurer. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this new exemption.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3237&Session=2600