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HB 2065

To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marshall Clay and 10 co-sponsors

House Bill 2065 offers Gold Star parents one free vehicle registration, honoring their sacrifices and providing financial relief for those who lost service members in combat.

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Bill Summary · HB 2065

Summary of House Bill 2065

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 2065
  • Title: To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.
  • Status: To Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2065 aims to honor the sacrifices of military families by providing Gold Star parents with one free vehicle registration for personal use. A Gold Star parent is defined as a mother or father of a service member who has died in combat and is eligible to receive a Gold Star lapel pin under federal law.

Key Provisions

  • Exemption from Registration Fees:
    • Gold Star parents will be exempt from all registration fees for one Gold Star Family license plate for personal use.
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • To qualify, applicants must provide documentation confirming their status as Gold Star parents, as determined by the commissioner.
  • Special Registration Plates:
    • The bill allows the issuance of special registration plates for military personnel and their families, continuing existing provisions for active, retired, or honorably discharged military personnel.

Impact

  • Beneficiaries:
    • The primary beneficiaries of this bill are Gold Star parents, who will receive financial relief through the waiver of vehicle registration fees.
  • Broader Military Community:
    • This legislation also reinforces the recognition and support for military families, acknowledging their sacrifices and contributions to the nation.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 29, 2025: Bill filed by Rep. Tony M. McCombie.
  • February 4, 2025: First reading and referred to the Rules Committee.
  • February 12, 2025: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works.
  • February 28, 2025: Passed the House with a roll call vote (14).
  • March 3, 2025: Introduced in the Senate and referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • May 31, 2025: Rule 19(a) - Re-referred to the Rules Committee.
  • April 11, 2025: Third reading deadline extended.

Conclusion

House Bill 2065 represents a significant step towards recognizing the sacrifices made by Gold Star families. By providing a free vehicle registration for Gold Star parents, the bill not only offers financial relief but also serves as a symbol of gratitude from the state to those who have lost loved ones in military service.

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

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