DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 65 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Hensgens
Abstract: Creates the "Sabine Pass Lighthouse" special prestige license plate. Provides for fees,
distribution of fees, issuance, creation, and design of the license plate and the promulgation
of rules.
Proposed law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to issue special
prestige license plates to be known as the "Sabine Pass Lighthouse" license plate.
Proposed law provides for the secretary to work in conjunction with the president of the Cameron
Preservation Alliance to select the color and design of the plate. Requires the design include the
words "Sabine Pass Lighthouse".
Proposed law specifies that the license plate be issued, upon application, to any citizen of La. in the
same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
Proposed law requires the department to collect an annual royalty fee of $20 for each plate issued
and specifies that such fees be collected by the department and forwarded to the president of the
Cameron Preservation Alliance. Specifies that the monies received from the royalty fees shall be
used for the restoration and stabilization of the Sabine Pass Lighthouse.
Proposed law requires the department to collect a handling fee of $3.50 for each plate, to be retained
by the department to offset a portion of the administrative costs.
Proposed law requires the secretary to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
Effective Jan. 1, 2018.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.192)
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 an effective date of Jan. 1, 2018.