Senate Bill No. by Senator Kleinpeter proposes the creation of a "Classic Black" specialty license plate in Louisiana, contingent upon receiving a minimum of 1,000 applicants. The bill outlines the design specifications for the plate, which will feature a black background, white border, and various symbols, including the Louisiana state seal and a magnolia flower. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections will issue the plate once their electronic vehicle and title registration system is updated to accommodate new plates.

The bill also amends existing law regarding the Donald J. Thibodeaux Training Complex by clarifying the location of the Training Academy at State Police Headquarters in Baton Rouge and removing the reference to the Emergency Response Training Center near Holden, Louisiana. Furthermore, it establishes an annual royalty fee of $25 for the "Classic Black" plate, which will be allocated to the Thibodeaux Training Complex to support emergency vehicle operations training for local governments. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB6 Original: 40:1375(B)