House Bill No. [insert number] proposes the establishment of a special prestige license plate known as the "Louisiana GOP" plate, which will be issued by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) provided there are at least 1,000 applicants. The bill outlines that the plate will be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, and vans. The design of the plate will be selected in collaboration with the chair of the Republican Party of Louisiana and must include the words "Louisiana GOP."
Additionally, the bill mandates the collection of an annual royalty fee of $25, which will be in addition to the standard motor vehicle license tax, along with a handling fee of $3.50 for each plate to cover administrative costs. The collected fees will be forwarded to the Republican Party of Louisiana and used solely for its activities. The secretary of the DPS&C is also tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions. The bill directs the office of motor vehicles to create the special license plate once the statutory requirements are met and the system is updated accordingly.