Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 481 — AN ACT relating to special license plates.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to create an EMS special license plate; limit eligibility to certain licensed EMS personnel or retirees with 15 years of service; specify that the EMS plate requires no minimum number of applications prior to production; amend KRS 186.162 to establish the fees for the EMS special license plate; amend KRS 186.166 to update the list of special license plates to be perpetually produced; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill creates a new EMS special license plate for individuals in emergency medical services and amends the fee structure for special license plates.

  • KRS 186.162

    14 (ad) EMS: 1. Initial Fee: $31 ($25 SF/$6 CF/$0 EF). 2. Renewal Fee: $18 ($12 SF/$6 CF/$0 EF).

    Establishes specific initial and renewal fees for the new EMS special license plate.

  • SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 186 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 5 (1) Upon application to the county clerk of the county of his or her residence, the following individuals shall be issued an EMS special license plate that shall bear the inscription "Emergency Medical Services," a registration number, and an appropriate standardized insignia: (a) A person who currently holds a valid certification or license for any of the positions set forth in KRS 311A.025(1)(a) to (f); and (b) A person who has retired from any position requiring him or her to hold a certification or license for any of the positions set forth in KRS 311A.025(1)(a) to (f), and who served at least fifteen (15) years cumulatively in those positions.

    Introduces a new section for the issuance of EMS special license plates to eligible individuals.

  • 18 (a) Individuals who are currently certified or licensed shall present a current Kentucky certificate for the position; and (b) Individuals who have retired from service and no longer have a valid certification or license shall present a letter attesting to the individual's qualifications from the emergency medical services medical director, the mayor or trustee of a city, or the county judge/executive in appropriate rural areas.

    Specifies the documentation required for obtaining the EMS special license plate.

  • 26 (3) The EMS special license plate shall be administered in the same manner as other special license plates under KRS 186.164, except that there shall be no required minimum number of applicants prior to the production of the EMS plate.

    Allows the EMS special license plate to be produced without a minimum application requirement.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. introduced in House

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (136)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 481 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to create an EMS special license plate; limit eligibility to certain licensed EMS personnel or retirees with 15 years of service; specify that the EMS plate requires no minimum number of applications prior to production; amend KRS 186.162 to establish the fees for the EMS special license plate; amend KRS 186.166 to update the list of special license plates to be perpetually produced; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB 481?
HB 481 is sponsored by Candy Massaroni (Republican) and Pamela Stevenson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 481?
This bill died with 2024 Regular 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.
Where can I track HB 481?
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