DIGEST
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HB 96 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Brass
Abstract: Creates the "United Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Louisiana A.F. & A.M."
and the "Daughters of Universal Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star" special prestige
license plates. Provides for the creation, issuance, design, implementation, fees, distribution,
and promulgation of rules applicable to these license plates.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to issue a special prestige license
plate to be known as the "United Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Louisiana A.F. &
A.M." and the "Daughters of Universal Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star" license plates,
provided there is a minimum of 1,000 applicants for each plate.
Proposed law requires that the secretary work in conjunction with the deputy grand master of the
United Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Scottish Rite
Masons for the state of La. to select the color and design of the plates.
Proposed law specifies that the license plate will be issued, upon application, to any citizen of La.
in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plates.
Proposed law requires the department to collect an annual royalty fee of $25 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 monies received from the royalty fees for each plate to be forwarded to the
United Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Scottish Rite
Masons for the state of La. Specifies that the monies received from the royalty fees shall be used
for monthly expenses and building maintenance.
Proposed law requires the secretary to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
Directs the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to create the "United
Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Louisiana A.F. & A.M." and the "Daughters of
Universal Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star" speciality license plates when the applicable
statutory provisions are met and its system is updated to accommodate the creation of new plates.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.214 and 463.215) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.