House Bill No. by Representative Bagley proposes modifications to the fee structure for special prestige license plates designated for current and retired legislators in Louisiana. The bill amends existing law to replace the previous one-time fee of $25 for these plates with an annual royalty fee of $25, which will be collected by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C). Additionally, a handling fee of $3.50 will be charged for each plate to help offset administrative costs. The collected fees will be forwarded to the division of administration and specifically allocated for the restoration efforts of the Pentagon Barracks.

The bill also includes provisions for the implementation of these changes, requiring the secretary to establish necessary rules and regulations regarding the transfer and disposition of the license plates upon the death of the recipient, as well as the design of the plates. Overall, this legislation aims to create a sustainable funding mechanism for the restoration of a historical site while updating the fee structure for legislative prestige license plates.

Statutes affected:
HB988 Original: 47:37(B), 47:49(B)