The bill proposes amendments to Iowa's vehicle registration and property tax laws to provide additional benefits to disabled veterans. Specifically, it exempts veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 100 percent from paying title fees and annual registration fees for up to three vehicles. Additionally, these veterans will receive one set of regular registration plates at no cost, with the option to obtain special or personalized plates for an additional fee. The bill also allows the Department of Transportation to waive any administrative fees related to vehicle ownership for these veterans.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a property tax credit for qualifying veterans, defined as those with a 100 percent service-connected disability rating who are residents of Iowa. This credit will equal the property tax owed on the veteran's primary residence. The bill includes provisions to maintain the confidentiality of the names and addresses of individuals receiving this credit, with exceptions for county veterans service officers. It also outlines penalties for fraudulent claims related to the tax credit and appropriates necessary funds from the general state fund to support these initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.46, 322G.12