Bill No. 1598 amends Section 1135.2 of the Oklahoma Statutes to enhance the issuance of special license plates for disabled veterans and military personnel. It authorizes Service Oklahoma to design and issue various special plates for individuals who are honorably discharged or currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill specifies that these plates are non-transferable and must be removed upon vehicle ownership transfer. It also mandates that Service Oklahoma notify individuals about the renewal of their special plates via email or mail. The bill outlines specific types of plates available, including those for prisoners of war and recipients of military honors, and establishes a fee structure for these plates, with certain exemptions.

Additionally, the bill increases the number of vehicles for which a disabled veteran can apply for a license plate from two to four and allows surviving spouses of deceased disabled veterans to apply for a plate for one vehicle. It proposes the creation of specialized plates for various military honors and groups, requiring proof of eligibility for applicants. The fee for these specialized plates is set at $8.00, with funds initially directed to the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund before being redirected to the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund after January 1, 2023. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-1135.2
Floor (House): 47-1135.2
Engrossed: 47-1135.2