HB 234 ~ “PURPLE HEART” MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATES

Overview:

This legislation would create a new license plate indicating the

Purple Heart was received. The license plate would not have the associated

registration and service fees or local motor vehicle license tax. The owner must

provide documentation that the Purple Heart was awarded before license

plates would be issued.

Sponsor: Representative Moran

Cosponsors: Representatives Adams, R., Boyd, Chandler, Domenick, Derickson, Letson, Maag, Oelslager, Phillips, Pillich, Pryor, Slesnick, Stewart, Williams, B. 

Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure

Chair: Representative Hagan (D-60)

Vice Chair: Representative Mallory (D-32)

Members: Bolon (D-01), Carney (D-22), Domenick (D-95), Foley (D-14), Yuko (D-07), Combs (R-54), Balderson (R-94), McClain (R-82), Ruhl (R-90), Uecker (R-66), Zehringer (R-77)

Bill Activity:

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (6/24/2009) Transportation & Infrastructure

INTRODUCED (6/23/2009)

Talking Points:

· Veterans of the United States deserve to be recognized for their service to the country, especially when the Purple Heart is awarded for valor and bravery in battle.

· ABATE supports this initiative