This bill amends Iowa Code section 321.34 to allow the issuance of fire fighter special registration plates to vehicles owned by revocable trusts, provided that the grantor of the trust is a current or retired member of a paid or volunteer fire department. The new legal language specifies that a revocable trust is defined as one where the grantor retains the power to amend, modify, or revoke the trust at any time prior to their death. The bill maintains the existing fee structure for these special plates, which includes a $25 fee plus an additional $5 for personalized plates, alongside the regular registration fee.

The bill also outlines that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will continue to issue fire fighter plates in consultation with representatives from Iowa fire fighters associations. Additionally, it mandates that the treasurer of state transfer funds equivalent to the special fees collected for fire fighter plates to the Paul Ryan memorial fire fighter safety training fund each month. This legislation aims to extend the benefits of special registration plates to revocable trusts, thereby recognizing the contributions of fire department members even after their retirement or in the context of trust ownership.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34