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)]
HB 317 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Howard
Abstract: Creates the "Louisiana REALTORS" special prestige license plate. Provides for fees,
distribution of fees, issuance, creation, the 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 "Louisiana REALTORS" license plate, provided there is
a minimum of 1,000 applicants for such plate.
Proposed law requires the secretary work in conjunction with the La. Realtors Assoc. to select the
color and design of the plate. Requires the design include the words "Louisiana REALTORS".
Proposed law specifies that the license plate be issued, upon application, to any member or affiliate
of the La. Realtors Assoc. upon verifying membership in a manner that is mutually determined by
the secretary and the board of directors of the La. Realtors Assoc.
Proposed law requires the department collect an annual royalty fee of $10 in addition to the standard
motor vehicle license tax and a $3.50 handling fee for each plate to be retained by the department
to offset a portion of administrative costs.
Proposed law requires the department to forward the royalty monies to the La. Realtors Relief Fund.
Proposed law requires the secretary promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
Proposed law requires the office of motor vehicles to create the special prestige plate provided for
in proposed law when the applicable statutory provisions are met and their system is updated to
accommodate new plates.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.202)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Require the Dept. of Public Safety, office of motor vehicles, to create the special prestige license plate provided for in this instrument when the applicable statutory provisions are
met and their system is updated to accommodate the creation of new plates.