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A 3094

Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates and establishes the "blue star mothers and families fund"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Authorizes two new Blue Star license plates (Blue Star Mother, Blue Star Family) and creates the Blue Star Mothers and Families Fund to support related programs and beneficiaries.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 3094

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 3094

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 3094
  • Title: Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates and establishes the "blue star mothers and families fund"
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara
  • Related: A 8249 (prior-session), A 3533 (prior-session); S 7720 (companion, Senate)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would create two new distinctive license plates—one honoring Blue Star Mothers and one honoring Blue Star Families.
  • It also establishes a dedicated fund named the blue star mothers and families fund.
  • The stated objective is to recognize and support Blue Star Mothers and families, with the fund likely intended to receive and disburse revenues or gifts related to these plates. (Specific funding mechanisms, eligible uses, and allocation details would be set forth in the bill’s text.)

Key Provisions (as indicated by the summary)

  • Authorization of two new design plates:
    • "Blue Star Mother" distinctive license plate
    • "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plate
  • Creation of a dedicated fund:
    • Name: blue star mothers and families fund
    • Purpose and eligible uses would be defined in the implementing text of the bill
  • Administrative framework (implicit): To implement and manage the issuance of these plates, including any required approvals, design specifications, and cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles or other relevant agencies.

Who Is Affected

  • Vehicle owners who choose to obtain one of the new distinctive plates
  • Blue Star Mothers and Blue Star Families organizations (as potential beneficiaries or partners in program administration)
  • State agencies involved in special license plate programs (e.g., Department of Motor Vehicles, potential oversight or fiscal agents)
  • General public via any revenue impact or fund allocations associated with the new plates

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee on January 23, 2025 (the listing shows the same action twice, likely reflecting initial committee referral and a subsequent entry).
  • The bill currently has no listed hearings or final floor action; typical next steps would include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly.
  • Companion/related legislation exists in both chambers:
    • Senate companion: S 7720
    • Prior-session related Assembly bills: A 8249, A 3533

Fiscal and Administrative Considerations

  • Specific fee amounts, funding allocations, and administration details are not provided in the available information.
  • If enacted, the bill would likely require:
    • Design and production processes for the new plates
    • Administrative rules for the blue star mothers and families fund (allocation, auditing, reporting)
    • Potential annual or one-time fees associated with plate issuance (as is common with special plate programs)

Notes for Interested Readers

  • For precise provisions, eligibility criteria, fee schedules, and fund administration details, review the full text of A 3094 and any fiscal notes or sponsor memos.
  • For updates, monitor the Assembly Transportation Committee actions and the status of the Senate companion S 7720.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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