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A 2156

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a specialty veteran license plate with fees funding a dedicated NJ veteran fund to support veterans.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Bill Summary · A 2156

Summary — A2156 (Assembled Committee Substitute)

Status: Referred to Health; introduced Jan 9, 2024; ACS reported Mar 10, 2025
Primary sponsor: Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (cosponsor Nader Sayegh)
Related: S1022, S1813, A9833

Purpose

Create a specialty motor vehicle license plate identifying honorably discharged veterans, with fees dedicated to a new fund to support veterans, and establish procedures and funding rules for implementing the plate program.

Key provisions

  • Eligibility: Any person classified as a veteran (per C.38A:3‑1.2) who is honorably discharged and submits proof (DD-214 or Certificate of Release/Discharge) may apply for the plate.
  • Plate design: Plates display the word “Veteran” and the veteran’s branch name/insignia. The Chief Administrator of the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), in consultation with the Adjutant General (DMVA), selects the design; the Adjutant General appoints a DMVA liaison.
  • Fees:
    • One‑time application fee: $50 (in addition to regular registration fees).
    • Annual renewal fee: $10 (in addition to regular registration fees).
  • Honorably Discharged Veteran License Plate Fund:
    • A special non‑lapsing Treasury fund receives the additional fees (after MVC reimbursement).
    • Proceeds are appropriated annually to support veterans in New Jersey; interest and other receipts credited to the fund.
  • MVC reimbursement and cost controls:
    • Before deposit to the fund, fees first reimburse MVC for actual costs of design, production, issuance, renewal, publicity and programming.
    • MVC may recover up to $150,000 for initial computer programming costs.
    • MVC must annually certify average cost per plate; if the certified average cost exceeds $50 in two consecutive fiscal years, MVC may discontinue the plate program.
  • Initial implementation and funding restrictions:
    • State/public funds may not be used for initial implementation costs.
    • An individual or entity designated by DMVA must provide non‑public monies (as determined by the Chief Administrator, not to exceed $25,000) to offset MVC’s initial costs; DMVA may solicit private donations for this purpose.
    • MVC shall not begin design/production/issuance/publicity or necessary programming changes until (1) the designated party has provided the required offset funds and (2) DMVA provides a minimum of 500 completed applications.
    • The bill’s provisions remain inoperative until the first day of the 13th month after MVC has received the required applications and funds. If the required applications/funds are not received within 12 months after enactment, the bill expires on the last day of that 12‑month period.
  • Surviving spouse: Surviving spouses may retain and display the deceased veteran’s special plates on a vehicle they own or lease.
  • Administrative coordination: MVC and DMVA must execute a memorandum of agreement outlining procedures and responsibilities. MVC must publicize availability; DMVA and other designated entities may also publicize.

Who is affected

  • Honorably discharged veterans (and their surviving spouses) who wish to display veteran identification on license plates.
  • New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (operational and administrative responsibilities).
  • Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs (design consultation, outreach, liaison role).
  • Private donors or organizations that may contribute to initial implementation costs.
  • State treasury (receives and appropriates fund revenues for veterans’ programs).

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Implementation depends on private offset funds (≤ $25,000) and receipt of at least 500 completed applications before MVC must act.
  • MVC may recover up to $150,000 for programming costs from collected fees.
  • If average per‑plate costs exceed the $50 application fee for two consecutive fiscal years, MVC may discontinue the program.
  • The bill contains an expiry mechanism if startup requirements are not met within 12 months of enactment.

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

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