North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 964 — National/State Mottos License Plate.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

86 added · 85 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 964 includes specific details about the design of new special registration plates featuring the motto "In God We Trust" along with the American flag. It clarifies that these plates must adhere to certain color schemes and fonts. Additionally, the changes amend how the designs for plates that aren't labeled as "First in Flight," "First in Freedom," or "National/State Mottos" will be developed, ensuring that specific regulations are followed. This matters because it standardizes the way these plates are produced and can help streamline the application process for new designs.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 964 Short Title:
964 May 17, 2018 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10442-MWa-18 Short Title:
Representatives Bert Jones, Shepard, and Arp (Primary Sponsors).
Representatives Bert Jones, Shepard, Arp, and Torbett (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ADD A "NATIONAL/STATE MOTTOS" REGISTRATION PLATE AS ANOTHER OPTION FOR REGISTRATION PLATES THAT ARE FURNISHED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR A PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLE AND TO CONDITIONALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOLDIERS & AIRMEN ASSISTANCE FUND, INC., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Transportation, if favorable, Appropriations May 21, 2018 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ADD A "NATIONAL/STATE MOTTOS" REGISTRATION PLATE AS ANOTHER OPTION FOR REGISTRATION PLATES THAT ARE FURNISHED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR A PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLE AND TO CONDITIONALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOLDIERS & AIRMEN ASSISTANCE FUND, INC., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
The background of the "First in Freedom" plate may include an image chosen by the Division that is representative of the Mecklenburg Declaration of 1775 or the Halifax Resolves of 1776.
The background of the "First in Freedom" plate may include an image chosen by the Division that is representative of the *H964-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Mecklenburg Declaration of 1775 or the Halifax Resolves of 1776.
A "National/State Mottos" *DRH10442-MWa-18* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 plate shall (i) be a white plate, (ii) have above all other letters and numerals the motto of the United States "In God We Trust" printed in gold lettering over a background containing the American flag, (iii) have the letters and numerals of the plate number in dark blue lettering, (iv) have below the plate number "North Carolina" printed in light blue bold Arial Black capitalized font, and(v)haveat thebottom oftheplatethe Statemotto "ToBeRatherThanToSeem"printed in dark blue lettering matching the North Carolina flag and italicized.
A "National/State Mottos" plate shall (i) be a white plate, (ii) have above all other letters and numerals the motto of the United States "In God We Trust" printed in gold lettering over a background containing the American flag, (iii) have the letters and numerals of the plate number in dark blue lettering, (iv) have below the plate number "North Carolina" printed in light blue bold Arial Black capitalized font, and(v)haveat thebottom oftheplatethe Statemotto "ToBeRatherThanToSeem"printed in dark blue lettering matching the North Carolina flag and italicized.
20-63, except for the requirement that the plate display the registration number of a motor vehicle and the requirement that the plate be a "First in Flight" plate orplate, a "First in Freedom" plate.plate, or a "National/State Mottos" plate.
20-63, except for the requirement that the plate display the registration number of a motor vehicle and the requirement that the plate be a "First in Flight" plate orplate, a "First in Freedom" plate.plate, or Page 2 House Bill 964-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 a "National/State Mottos" plate.
A transporter plate shall have a distinguishing symbol Page 2 DRH10442-MWa-18 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 identifying the plate as a transporter plate.
A transporter plate shall have a distinguishing symbol identifying the plate as a transporter plate.
These funds are for the purpose of helpingprovide assistance to the families of North Carolina National Guardsmen who have been activated and deployed in federal service.
These funds are for the purpose of helping provide assistance to the families of North Carolina National Guardsmen who have been activated and deployed in federal service.
DRH10442-MWa-18 Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Appropriations

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

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Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 964?
HB 964 is sponsored by Zachary, Speciale, Phil Shepard (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Murphy, McNeill, Hurley, Henson, Conrad, Cleveland, Boswell, Dean Arp (Republican), Ford, Bert Jones, Donna McDowell White (Republican), Mike Clampitt (Republican), and Dante Pittman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 964?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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