The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding vehicle license tax (VLT) exemptions for members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Under the current law, only active duty members who are deployed can register or renew their vehicle registration without paying fees. The bill would expand this exemption to include members who have valid orders and are within 30 days of deployment, thereby broadening eligibility for the exemption. Additionally, it would allow for a refund of registration fees and VLTs paid during active duty, rather than just permitting the payment to be applied to the next registration period.

Furthermore, the bill makes a technical change to clarify that the exemption applies to not more than two motor vehicles owned or leased by the member. The retroactive provision included in the bill would allow eligible members to apply for refunds for payments made up to six months prior to the effective date of the act. Overall, these updates aim to provide greater financial relief to military personnel during their service.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-5811
House Engrossed Version: 28-5811
Chaptered Version: 28-5811