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A 4847

Discontinues service fees for distinctive license plates issued to veterans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

Waives the service fee for distinctive veteran license plates in New Jersey, lowering costs for veterans and requiring DMV/MVC administrative changes.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 4847

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4847 – Discontinues service fees for distinctive license plates issued to veterans

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4847
  • Title: Discontinues service fees for distinctive license plates issued to veterans
  • Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary)
  • Status: Referred to TRANSPORTATION (initial introduction: September 23, 2024); subsequent action shows referral to Transportation on February 6, 2025
  • Related/Companion: S 3715 (companion)

Note: The material labeled as “Version Content” in the provided document appears to describe a different, broader land and conservation-related bill (unrelated to license plates). The summary below focuses on the bill’s stated purpose regarding veteran license plates. A detailed, bill-specific text would be needed to enumerate exact statutory changes.

Purpose and intent

The bill would eliminate the service fee associated with distinctive license plates issued to veterans. The intent is to reduce or remove costs for veterans who obtain or renew these special plates, thereby improving access and recognizing veterans’ service.

Key provisions (as implied by the title)

  • Remove or waive the service fee currently charged for distinctive veteran license plates.
  • Amend applicable New Jersey statutes that authorize or govern the issuance and renewal of distinctive veteran plates and associated fees.
  • Confirm that the base license plate fee remains in place, with the service fee portion eliminated for veteran plates.
  • Potential administrative instructions to the Department of Transportation (or the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission) to implement the change.

Who would be affected

  • Veterans who opt for distinctive veteran license plates (including application and renewal processes).
  • The New Jersey Department of Transportation and/or Motor Vehicle Commission would administer the change.
  • Taxpayers and state budget, to the extent the policy affects revenue from service fees dedicated to the license plate program.

Fiscal and procedural considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Eliminating the service fee would reduce revenue specifically earmarked to fund the veteran plate program. A subsequent fiscal note or analysis would typically accompany such a proposal to quantify the impact and any offsets.
  • Procedural timeline: After introduction and referral to Transportation, the bill would likely proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to the full chamber or crossover to the other house, depending on the legislative process in New Jersey.

Legislative context

  • Companion legislation: S 3715 (Senate counterpart)
  • Earlier related bills listed (prior-session references) include A 5677, A 3434, A 8598, A 5553, A 5554, A 5644, and A 5474.
  • The bill reflects a policy choice to improve veteran benefits by reducing plate-related fees.

Notes

  • If you need a precise, line-by-line summary, please provide the enacted text or the committee-favored version. The current documentation references a broader/open-spaces bill in the “Version Content,” which does not align with the veteran license plate topic.

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

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