DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 128 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Terry Brown
Abstract: Changes the eligibility requirements for a commissioned police officer special prestige
license plate.
Present law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to design and
establish a special prestige license plate for commissioned police officers, provided there is a
minimum of 1,000 applicants for such plate.
Proposed law adds that the special prestige plate shall be for active commissioned police officers.
Present law requires each person who applies for the issuance or renewal of the prestige license plate
shall present to the secretary proof of prior or active commission in a law enforcement agency for
at least two consecutive years.
Proposed law requires the following to be submitted to the secretary in order to qualify for the plate:
(1)A statement on letterhead from the chief official of the employing law enforcement agency
stating that the applicant has an active commission in that law enforcement agency at the
time of application and has held such commission for at least two consecutive years.
(2)Proof of Police Officer Standards Training completion.
Proposed law provides that upon resignation or termination of a commissioned police officer who
has been issued a special prestige license plate pursuant to present law, the chief official of the
employing law enforcement agency from which the person resigned from or was terminated by shall
provide the secretary a written statement on his letterhead notifying the secretary of such termination
or resignation.
(Amends R.S. 47:463.111(A) and (B); Adds R.S. 47:463.111(E))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Add that upon resignation or termination of a commissioned police officer who has been
issued a special prestige license plate pursuant to present law, the chief official of the employing law enforcement agency from which the person resigned from or was
terminated by shall provide the secretary a written statement on his letterhead notifying
the secretary of such termination or resignation.