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MS HB925

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts distinctive motor vehicle license tags for Afghanistan veterans who received specified medals from the requirement that a minimum number (100-300) be purchased before the Department of Revenue can issue the tags.

  • Applies to persons awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in or support of operations in Afghanistan.

  • Updates Section 27-19-56.187 to reflect the State Tax Commission's 2009 name change to "Department of Revenue" throughout the statute.

  • Maintains the $30.00 annual additional fee for distinctive Afghanistan veteran license tags, with fee distribution to veterans services (24%), burn care fund (1%), highway fund (2%), and special fund (1%).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Distinctive license tag; exempt veterans of Afghanistan from minimum number requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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