DIGEST
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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 481 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Gary Carter
Abstract: Creates the St. Michael the Archangel High School special prestige license plate,
provides relative to the fee collected for the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., special prestige
license plate, and creates the "Best Bank" special prestige license plate. Provides for fees,
distribution of fees, issuance, creation, design, and rule promulgation applicable to this
specialty prestige license plate.
Present law provides for the creation of special prestige license plates for Archbishop Hannan High
School, Jesuit High School, Mount Carmel Academy, the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Saint
Katharine Drexel Preparatory School, Acadiana High School, Glen Oaks High School, Neville High
School, Carroll High School, Brusly High School, Port Allen High School, Covington High School,
Scotlandville Magnet High School, and any other parochial, public, or private La. high school.
Proposed law adds St. Michael the Archangel High School to the list of high schools for which a
special prestige license plate will be established. Additionally, all present law provisions applicable
to special prestige license plates; such as creation, issuance, design, fees, distribution, and rule
promulgation, are applicable to the "St. Michael the Archangel High School" plate.
Present law provides for the collection of a one-time fee for the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,
special prestige license plate and requires the department to collect the annual royalty fee and
forward it to the state treasurer for immediate deposit into the state treasury.
Proposed law changes the one-time fee to an annual royalty fee and requires the department to collect
the annual royalty fee and forward it to the Kappa Foundation of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
to be earmarked for Kappa Kamp.
Proposed law requires that the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections issue a special
prestige license plate to be known as the "Best Bank" license plate.
Proposed law provides for the secretary to work in conjunction with the member of the House of
Representatives representing House District No. 102 to select the color and design of the plate.
Requires the design to include the words "Best Bank".
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 that the department collect a $25 annual royalty fee for each plate issued and distribute the royalty fee as follows:
(1)1/4 to the Algiers Park Commission for the benefit of parks and playgrounds within the
Algiers community.
(2)1/4 to the Early Childhood Care and Education Network to be used for the specific benefit
of early education opportunities and services provided to the Algiers community.
(3)1/2 to the Algiers Development District with 1/4 to benefit streets, roads, and other
transportation needs within the Algiers community and the remaining 1/4 to benefit
economic development in the Algiers community.
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, in addition to the standard motor
vehicle license tax for each plate issued.
Proposed law requires that the secretary adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to implement
proposed law.
Proposed law directs the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to create
the "Best Bank" special prestige license plate when the applicable statutory provisions are met and
its system is updated to accommodate the creation of new plates.
(Amends R.S. 47:463.73(G) and 463.88(C) and (D); Adds R.S. 47:463.202)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add St. Michael the Archangel High School to the list of high schools for which a
special prestige license plate will be established.
3. Require the royalty fee collected by the department for the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc., special prestige license plate be forwarded to the Kappa Foundation of Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity, Inc. to be earmarked for Kappa Kamp.