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HB 1024

MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Louisiana Democratic Party" special prestige license plate

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roy Adams and 18 co-sponsors

Creates a Louisiana Democratic Party license plate with $25 annual royalty to fund the party’s activities.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 1024

Summary of HB 1024 (2026, Louisiana)

Purpose

HB 1024 proposes to create a new special prestige license plate for the Louisiana Democratic Party. The plate would be issued to eligible Louisiana residents who apply, and its annual royalty proceeds would be dedicated exclusively to activities of the Democratic Party of Louisiana.

Key Provisions

  • Plate designation and eligibility

    • Establishes a new special prestige motor vehicle license plate titled “Louisiana Democratic Party.”
    • Issuance requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants.
    • The plate would be restricted for use on passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and vans.
    • The Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC), Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) would implement the plate once statutory requirements are met and the department’s electronic vehicle and registration system is updated.

  • Design and branding

    • The Secretary of the DPSC must work with the chair of the Democratic Party of Louisiana to select the plate’s color and design.
    • The design must include the words “Louisiana Democratic Party.”

  • Issuance and administration

    • The plate would be issued to any Louisiana citizen in the same manner as other motor vehicle plates.

  • Fees and funding

    • Annual royalty fee: $25, in addition to the standard motor vehicle license tax.
    • Handling fee: $3.50 per plate, retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
    • All royalty proceeds collected would be forwarded to the Democratic Party of Louisiana and used exclusively for the party’s activities.

  • Rules and implementation

    • The Secretary of the DPSC must adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions.

Affected Parties

  • State agencies: Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles.
  • Political entity: Democratic Party of Louisiana (receives royalty funds).
  • License plate applicants: Louisiana residents who choose to obtain the “Louisiana Democratic Party” plate (subject to the 1,000-application threshold).

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The plate can be created and issued once:
    • There are at least 1,000 applicants, and
    • The OMV system is updated to accommodate the new plate.
  • The bill requires rulemaking by the Secretary to implement the provisions.
  • The action history shows favorable committee reporting (11-0) and standard preprint/reading steps.

Practical Impact

  • Creates a new fundraising mechanism for the Democratic Party of Louisiana through a dedicated royalty, supplementing party activities.
  • Adds a branding option for motorists, with a modest annual fee and a one-time handling fee.
  • Administrative costs for plate issuance are partially offset by the $3.50 per plate handling fee.

Note: As with all such plates, actual issuance depends on meeting the 1,000-applicant threshold and the OMV system updates, plus subsequent rulemaking.

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

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