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NY S04942

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Nozzolio

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows Iraq conflict veterans and their spouses to request distinctive license plates bearing the words "IRAQ CONFLICT VETERAN" from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles.

  • Defines "Iraq conflict veteran" as a New York state resident who served in U.S. armed forces during hostilities in Iraq beginning March 19, 2003, and received an honorable discharge.

  • Charges a one-time service fee of ten dollars for the distinctive plate, in addition to regular registration fees, with revenue deposited to the Department of Motor Vehicles Distinctive Plate Development Fund.

  • Requires proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant or their spouse is an Iraq conflict veteran; if a veteran receives the plate, the spouse is not eligible for one.

  • Plates will only be issued if the Commissioner determines that collected service charges will be sufficient to recover design and manufacturing costs.

Legislative Description

Authorizes distinctive license plates for veterans who served in the Iraq conflict or the spouse of any such veteran; defines Iraq Conflict veteran; provides that an additional one time service charge of ten dollars shall be charged for such plate.

Last Action

referred to transportation

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2014
Transportation5/1/2013

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