DIGEST
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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)]
Lorusso HB No. 1150
Abstract: Creates a "COLD WAR VETERAN" military honor license plate.
Proposed law provides for the design and issuance of the "COLD WAR VETERAN" license
plate. Specifies that in order for the secretary to issue the license plate, a person must show
reasonable proof of honorable service in the armed forces for no less than two years of active
duty during the period of Sept. 2, 1945, to Dec. 26, 1991.
Proposed law provides that the license plate shall be restricted to use on passenger cars, pickup
trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and vans. The plate shall bear a likeness of the Cold
War Victory Medal, centered on the left side of the plate and the words "COLD WAR
VETERAN" centered on the bottom of the plate. The plate shall be red, white, and blue.
Proposed law provides that the fee for such plate shall be the standard motor vehicle registration
license fee. Provides for an additional handling fee of $3.50 to be retained by the department.
Proposed law provides that the secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the plate.
Proposed law provides that any applicant who qualifies for the plate may be issued a plate for
each vehicle registered in the applicant's name. Each plate shall be returned to the secretary upon
the death of the person to whom the plate was issued, but a surviving spouse of a person to whom
the plate was issued may retain the plate provided he or she has not remarried and provided he or
she applies to the secretary for a transfer of the plate. The plate shall be returned to the secretary
upon the death or remarriage of the surviving spouse.
(Adds R.S. 47:490.26)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Provided for an additional handling fee of $3.50 to be retained by the department.