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)]
Woodruff HB No. 1237
Abstract: Creates the "Saint Katharine Drexel Prep" special prestige license plate.
Proposed law provides for the design, creation, and issuance of the "Saint Katharine Drexel Prep"
special prestige license plate provided there is a minimum of 1,000 applicants.
Proposed law provides the license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of
Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
Proposed law provides for the collection of a $30 royalty fee, as well as a handling fee of $3.50
for each plate, to be retained by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to offset a portion of
administrative costs.
Proposed law provides that monies collected by the department and forwarded to Saint Katharine
Drexel Preparatory School, or its successor organization, shall be used towards the school's
general operating fund.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.165)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill.
1. Changed the wording of the plate to read "XUP/SKDP, Celebrating 100 years of
educational excellence, 1915-2015".