House Bill No. 506, introduced by Representative Chassion, aims to amend existing laws regarding special prestige license plates in Louisiana. The bill establishes new special prestige license plates for various high schools, including Acadiana High School, Lafayette High School, and several others, provided there are at least 100 applicants for each plate. Additionally, it introduces a new "blackout" license plate, which requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants. The design of the blackout plate will feature a white alpha-numeric series on a black background, with the word "LOUISIANA" prominently displayed. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) is tasked with creating these plates once the necessary statutory provisions are met and the electronic vehicle registration system is updated.

The bill also outlines the fees associated with these plates, including an annual royalty fee of $25, which will be donated to the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police, and a handling fee of $3.50 retained by the DPS&C to cover administrative costs. The legislation amends R.S. 47:463.73(A) and (G) and enacts R.S. 47:463.243, which includes provisions for the design, issuance, and distribution of these special plates. The bill emphasizes the importance of updating the department's systems to accommodate the new plates and allows the secretary of the DPS&C to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for implementation.

Statutes affected:
HB506 Original: 47:73(G)
HB506 Engrossed: 47:73(A)
HB506 Reengrossed: 47:73(A)