ON APRIL 9, 2024, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1593, AS AMENDED.
AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, do the following:
BLACKSMITHING LICENSE PLATES
(1) Adds blacksmithing to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(2) Requires an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, to be issued a blacksmithing new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle;
(3) Requires the new specialty earmarked license plates to be designed in consultation with a representative of the Appalachian area chapter of blacksmiths;
(4) Requires that funds produced from the sale of blacksmithing new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Appalachian area chapter of blacksmiths. The funds must be used exclusively to support artisan blacksmith guilds in this state and promote the art of blacksmithing;
COMBAT BADGES, MEDALS, AND RIBBONS
(5) Requires a recipient of a combat badge, medal, or ribbon who is a resident of this state and who is an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, to be issued a distinctive license plate corresponding to an awarded combat badge, medal, or ribbon for a motor vehicle;
(6) Authorizes the following combat badge, medal, and ribbon license plates: (i) the Combat Action Badge plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Action Badge; (ii) the Combat Infantryman Badge plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Infantryman Badge; (iii) the Combat Medical Badge plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Medical Badge; (iv) the Combat Action Medal plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Action Medal; (v) the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Action Medal, Navy and Marine Corps; and (vi) the Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard plate, which must include an identification legend distinctive to recipients of the Combat Action Medal, Coast Guard;
(7) Requires all applications pursuant to this heading to be accompanied by the following as proof of eligibility for issuance of a plate:
(A) A valid military identification card or such other document as the commissioner designates as sufficient proof that the applicant is an active member of the United States armed forces; or
(B) A certified copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), honorable discharge certificate, department of defense form 256 (DD 256), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, that indicates an honorable discharge characterization; a valid DD form 2 (Retired) military identification card; or a Tennessee driver license that indicates military service; and
(C) Documentation certifying that the application for the plate is submitted by a recipient of the Combat Action Badge; Combat Infantryman Badge; Combat Medical Badge; Combat Action Medal; Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps; or Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard, to include:
(i) Military orders awarding the Combat Action Badge; Combat Infantryman Badge; Combat Medical Badge; Combat Action Medal; Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps; or Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard, to the member or veteran; or
(ii) The veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty, department of defense form 214 (DD 214), or report of separation and record of service, NGB form 22, indicating the awarding of the Combat Action Badge; Combat Infantryman Badge; Combat Medical Badge; Combat Action Medal; Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps; or Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard;
(8) Requires an applicant to submit the documentation required by (A)-(C), above, only when initially applying for license plates under this heading. Subsequent license plates applied for under this heading must be issued to that person without the repeated presentation of documentation;
(9) Adds holders of the following to present law groups that have multiple special license plates, under the military and emergency categories: (i) Combat Action Medal; (ii) Combat Action Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps; and (iii) Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard;
PRINCE HALL AFFILIATED MASONIC FAMILY PLATE
(10) Adds the Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Family to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(11) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, to be issued a Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Family new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle;
(12) Requires the application for a Prince Hall affiliated masonic family new specialty earmarked plate to be accompanied by proof, satisfactory to the commissioner, certifying that the applicant is a member, or the spouse of a member, of the Prince Hall masons;
(13) Requires that the new specialty earmarked license plates provided for under this heading to be designed in consultation with a representative of the Prince Hall masons and contain a design distinctive to the Prince Hall masons;
(14) Requires the funds produced from the sale of Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Family new specialty earmarked license plates to be allocated to the Prince Hall masons. The funds must be used exclusively to support youth mentorship in this state by the Prince Hall masons;
ROLLING THUNDER CHARITIES
(15) Adds Rolling Thunder to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(16) Requires an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, to be issued a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(17) Requires that the new specialty earmarked license plates be designed in consultation with a representative of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc;
(18) Requires the funds produced from the sale of Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plates to be allocated to Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc. The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's programs and activities in this state to help military veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families, including the provision of financial aid, food, clothing, children's toys, and other essentials;
(19) Authorizes and requires the commissioner to issue a registration plate to an owner or lessee of a motorcycle who is otherwise eligible for a Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate; however, the owner or lessee must comply with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motorcycles and must pay the regular fee applicable to motorcycles and the applicable fee specified in state law prior to the issuance of the plate;
(20) Requires the motorcycle plates to be substantially the same in design and configuration, allowing for variations due to size restrictions, as the regular Rolling Thunder new specialty earmarked license plate;
HISTORIC RUTHERFORD
(21) Adds Historic Rutherford to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(22) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the special license plate fees, to be issued an Historic Rutherford new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(23) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to be of an appropriate design representative of historic Rutherford County and be designed in consultation with a representative of the Rutherford County Historical Society;
(24) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Historic Rutherford new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Rutherford County Historical Society. The funds must be used exclusively to promote and assist in the preservation of history in Rutherford County, including financial support for history museums in the county;
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
(25) In the context of license plates for service organizations, requires that new specialty earmarked plates be designed in consultation with representatives of the Madison/Goodlettsville Rotary club and the Promote Peace Foundation;
(26) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Promote Peace new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Promote Peace Foundation. The funds must be used exclusively to support peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives across this state in cooperation with Tennessee Rotary organizations to provide outreach to their communities focusing on the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts, including providing funding to local schools and camps for educational materials related to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and anti-bullying;
FLATROCK MOTORSPORTS PARK
(27) Adds Flatrock Motorsports Park to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(28) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, be issued a Flatrock Motorsports Park new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(29) Requires that the new specialty earmarked license plates be designed in consultation with a representative of the Flatrock Foundation;
(30) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Flatrock Motorsports Park new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Flatrock Foundation. The funds must be used exclusively to support local community education for STEM programs in Tennessee schools, including elementary, middle, and high school programs;
VOLUNTEERISM AND SERVICE
(31) Adds Volunteerism and Service to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(32) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, shall be issued a Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(33) Requires the new specialty earmarked license plates to be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the mission of Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from Friends of Volunteer Tennessee;
(34) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Volunteerism and Service new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. The funds must be used exclusively to support the programs and services of Volunteer Tennessee, including fundraising and managing donations, overseeing grants, training services, and supporting the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning and the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards;
NASHVILLE HUMANE ASSOCIATION
(35) Adds the Nashville Humane Association to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(36) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, be issued a Nashville Humane Association new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(37) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to be designed in consultation with a representative of the Nashville Humane Association;
(38) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Nashville Humane Association new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Nashville Humane Association. The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's mission of finding responsible homes for at-risk, homeless, and adoptable pets, controlling pet overpopulation, and promoting the humane treatment of animals, while supporting pets and pet families in the community, and specifically to fund and support the organization's community pet food bank through the purchase of food, litter, treats, leashes, collars, bedding, and other pet-related items provided to the public free of charge at community pet food bank events;
RESPIRATORY CARE
(39) Adds Respiratory Care to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(40) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the special license plate fees, be issued a Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(41) Requires that the new specialty earmarked plates be designed in consultation with a representative of the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care;
(42) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Respiratory Care new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care. The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's educational programs and provide scholarships and other educational opportunities for students focused on or specializing in respiratory care;
END OVERDOSE
(43) Adds End Overdose to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(44) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and special license plate fees, be issued an End Overdose new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(45) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to be designed in consultation with a representative of Hustle Recovery, Inc;
(46) Requires the funds produced from the sale of End Overdose new specialty earmarked license plates to be allocated to Hustle Recovery, Inc. The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's mission of helping persons struggling with addiction get into treatment, recovery programs, and housing, as well as with basic and immediate needs, including clothing, toiletries, and transportation to treatment;
TENNESSEE GROCERS & CONVENIENCE STORE ASSOCIATION
(47) Adds the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(48) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the special license plate fees, be issued a Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(49) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to contain an appropriate logo and be designed in consultation with the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association;
(50) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the higher education scholarship programs of the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation;
ADAPTIVE RACING
(51) Adds Adaptive Racing to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(52) Requires an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the special license plate fees, to be issued an Adaptive Racing new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(53) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to be designed in consultation with a representative of Addie Ray Racing, Inc;
(54) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Adaptive Racing new specialty earmarked license plates be allocated to Addie Ray Racing, Inc. The funds must be used exclusively to support the organization's mission of assisting children with disabilities and special needs in participating in athletic races, including by providing adaptive race chairs and race entry fees;
OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS
(55) Adds Ovarian Cancer Awareness to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(56) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the special license plate fees, be issued an Ovarian Cancer Awareness new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized for such by state law;
(57) Requires the new specialty earmarked plates to be designed in consultation with a representative of Tennessee in Teal;
(58) Requires that the funds produced from the sale of Ovarian Cancer Awareness new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Tennessee in Teal. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to help women navigate the challenges of ovarian cancer through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy, including assisting with screening, prevention, and diagnostic services;
MUSE KNOXVILLE
(59) Adds Muse Knoxville to the present law category of new specialty earmarked plates;
(60) Requires that an owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicle