S.B. No. 927 is a legislative act that mandates the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. The bill amends Section 504.315 of the Transportation Code by adding a new subsection (s), which specifies that these license plates must feature the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal emblem and include the phrase "Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House with overwhelming support. The Senate approved the bill with a vote of 30-0, while the House passed it with a vote of 139-8, indicating strong bipartisan support for honoring military service members through this initiative.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Transportation Code 504.315 (Transportation Code 504)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 504.315 (Transportation Code 504)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 504.315 (Transportation Code 504)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 504.315 (Transportation Code 504)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 504.315 (Transportation Code 504)