DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of
the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Franklin HB No. 373
Abstract: Creates a special prestige license plate for the Free and Accepted Masons. Provides
for the fees, distribution of fees, issuance, creation, and design of the license plate and
promulgation of rules.
Proposed law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to establish a
special prestige motor vehicle license plate to be known as the "Free and Accepted Mason" plate,
provided there is a minimum of 1,000 applicants for such plate. This license plate will be
restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, and vans.
Proposed law specifies that the color and design of the plate will be selected by the Free and
Accepted Mason Ionic Lodge Number 26 of Lake Charles, La.
Proposed law provides that the prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any
member of the Free and Accepted Masons, upon verification of valid organization membership,
in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
Proposed law establishes a royalty fee of $25 for the "Free and Accepted Mason" license plate,
authorizes a handling fee of $3.50 to be retained by the department, and specifies that the
recipient of the royalty fees shall be the Free and Accepted Mason Ionic Lodge Number 26 of
Lake Charles, La.
Proposed law requires the secretary to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions
provided in proposed law.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.160)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Made technical changes.
2. Added a provision which specifies that the Free and Accepted Mason Ionic Lodge
Number 26 of Lake Charles shall select the color and design of the special prestige
license plate.