Senate Bill 38 aims to amend the current statutes regarding personalized registration plate fees specifically for gold star family special registration plates. Under the existing law, holders of these plates are required to pay a $15 personalization fee when they choose to personalize their plates. The proposed bill seeks to exempt gold star family special registration plates from this personalization fee, thereby alleviating the financial burden on families who have lost a member of the U.S. armed forces during conflict.

The bill modifies Section 341.145 (3) of the statutes by removing the requirement for a fee for the initial issuance and maintenance of personalized plates for members of special groups, including gold star families. This change is intended to honor the sacrifices made by these families and provide them with a more accessible means of commemorating their loved ones through personalized vehicle registration plates. The bill will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following its publication.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 341.145(3), 341.145