SB 148 — Provides for the issuance of special license plates indicating service on a military unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. (BDR 43-545)

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a new category of special license plates for veterans of military units awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, exempting them from certain provisions applicable to other special license plates.

• NRS 482.3765

  1. A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who was assigned to a unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation at the time of the action for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded is entitled to specially designed license plates which indicate that the veteran has served on a unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department shall design, prepare and issue such license plates using any colors and designs which the Department deems appropriate. The Department shall create a unique license plate design for each branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, which must be based on the design of the service ribbon representing the Presidential Unit Citation within that branch, except that the Department may utilize the same design for branches of the Armed Forces of the United States which award service ribbons of the same design. 3. A person who qualifies for special license plates pursuant to this section, has suffered a qualifying service-connected disability as a result of his or her service in the Armed Forces of the United States and receives compensation from the United States for the disability is entitled to have his or her special license plates issued pursuant to this section inscribed with the international symbol of access, which must comply with the applicable federal standards and must be white on a blue background. 4. Each person who qualifies for special license plates may apply for not more than two sets of plates. If the person applies for a second set of plates for an additional vehicle, the second set of plates must have a different number than the first set of plates issued to the same applicant. Special license plates issued pursuant to this section may only be used on a private passenger vehicle, a noncommercial truck or a motor home. 5. The Department shall issue specially designed license plates for any person qualified pursuant to this section who submits: (a) An application on a form prescribed by the Department; (b) Documentation which, in the determination of the Department, demonstrates that the applicant: (1) Served on a military unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation; and (2) Was assigned to the unit at the time of the action for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded; and (c) If applicable, and subject to the provisions of NRS 417.0187, evidence of his or her disability as required by the Department. 6. A vehicle on which special license plates issued by the Department pursuant to subsection 3 are displayed is exempt from the payment of any parking fees, including, without limitation, those collected through parking meters, charged by the State or any political subdivision or other public body within this State, other than the United States. 7. If, during a registration year, the holder of a set of special license plates issued pursuant to the provisions of this section disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall: (a) Retain the plates and affix them to another vehicle which meets the requirements of this section and report the change to the Department in accordance with the procedure set forth for other transfers; or (b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the Department. 8. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no fee in addition to the applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes may be charged for the issuance or renewal of a set of special license plates pursuant to this section. If the special license plates issued pursuant to this section are lost, stolen or mutilated, the owner of the vehicle may secure a set of duplicate number of plates from the Department for the fees required pursuant to NRS 482.268. 9. A person who qualifies for special license plates pursuant to this section may request that the personalized prestige license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667 be combined with license plates that indicate that the person has served on a unit of the Armed Forces of the United States which has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation if the person pays the fees prescribed by NRS 482.367 for the personalized prestige license plates. 10. The provisions of NRS 482.36705 do not apply to license plates described in this section.

  It creates a new category of special license plates for veterans assigned to units with the Presidential Unit Citation.

• NRS 482.3765

  The Department shall design, prepare and issue special license plates honoring veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on a unit that was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation; exempting the special license plates from certain provisions otherwise applicable to special license plates;

  It adds details regarding the issuance and design of the new license plates.

• NRS 482.3765

  10. The provisions of NRS 482.36705 do not apply to license plates described in this section.

  It exempts the new license plates from certain existing provisions that limit other types of special license plates.

Action History

1. April 12, 2025

   (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

2. February 03, 2025

   From printer. Read first time. To committee.

3. January 30, 2025

   Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To printer.

Sponsors

• Lisa Krasner · Primary
• Jeff Stone · Primary

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