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HB 25-1103

Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Richardson

Creates a Fallen Firefighter specialty license plate to honor fallen firefighters; sets design, eligibility, and surcharge revenues for memorials or family support.

House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1103

Summary — HB 25‑1103: Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate

Overview / Purpose

HB 25‑1103, introduced January 27, 2025 by Rep. Chris Richardson, proposes the creation of a "Fallen Firefighter" special motor vehicle license plate. The stated intent (per the bill title) is to recognize and honor firefighters who died in the line of duty and to establish a distinctive plate option for vehicle owners.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: 2025‑01‑27 (assigned to Finance)
  • 2025‑02‑20: House Committee on Finance — Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • 2025‑05‑13: House Committee on Appropriations — Lay Over Unamended; Amendment(s) Failed
    Status as listed: Lay Over Unamended in Appropriations.

“Lay Over Unamended” indicates the bill was held in the Appropriations Committee for further consideration; an attempted amendment failed. Further floor action or a final committee report would be required before the bill advances.

Key provisions (based on bill title — full text not provided)

The bill title identifies the primary change: creation and authorization of a Fallen Firefighter special license plate. Although the full bill text was not included, such bills typically address these elements (if these appear in HB 25‑1103, they would be central provisions):

  • Authorization for the Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) to design and issue a Fallen Firefighter special plate.
  • Specification of plate design elements (emblems, wording, colors) to honor fallen firefighters.
  • Eligibility and application process for vehicle owners to obtain the plate.
  • Fee structure: an initial specialty plate fee and/or an annual surcharge above the standard registration fee.
  • Allocation of surcharge/revenue: designation of a recipient (e.g., state fund, nonprofit firefighters’ memorial fund, assistance programs for families of fallen firefighters) and any distribution formula.
  • Administrative provisions: minimum number of applicants required to begin production, renewal and transfer rules, and effective date.

Who would be affected

  • Vehicle owners who wish to display the Fallen Firefighter plate (potentially pay a surcharge).
  • The state motor vehicle agency (administration, production, and distribution of the plate).
  • Beneficiary organizations or funds (if the bill directs surcharge revenues to a memorial, nonprofit, or program supporting families of fallen firefighters).
  • Fire service community and families of line‑of‑duty fatalities (symbolic recognition and possible financial support).

Potential impacts

  • Symbolic recognition and public visibility for fallen firefighters.
  • Modest revenue generation depending on surcharge amount and plate uptake; revenues may support related programs if so designated.
  • Administrative workload for the DMV to create, produce, and manage the new plate program.

Notes and next steps

This summary is based on the bill title and legislative actions because the bill text was not provided. To assess precise fiscal impacts, recipient of plate fees, eligibility criteria, and exact administrative changes, consult the bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports available from the legislature’s website. If you provide the full bill text, I can generate a detailed section‑by‑section analysis and a projected fiscal impact summary.

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

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