Relating to personalized fire fighter and emergency medical services special registration plates, and providing fees

Sponsored by the House Transportation Committee

Topics:Public safety & emergencies Transportation

Same legislation: HF 2142

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2024
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2024
Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2024
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 27, 202497–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 13, 2024
Done: Passes the SenateApril 9, 202446–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 19, 2024
Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

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What’s in it

Under current law, an owner of a motor vehicle who is a current or retired member of a paid or volunteer fire department may order fire fighter special registration plates signifying the owner is an active or retired fire fighter. The plates are designed by the department of transportation (DOT) in cooperation with representatives designated by the Iowa fire fighters’ associations.166 (vehicle plate specifications). Likewise, under current law, an owner of a motor vehicle who is a current member of a paid or volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) agency may order special registration plates, designed by the DOT in cooperation with representatives designated by the Iowa EMS association, signifying that the person is a current member of a paid or volunteer EMS agency.

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The design is such that the plates match the color and design of regular registration plates but contain a distinguishing processed emblem (emblem plates).34(12), as applicable. The fee for personalized plates is $25, which is in addition to all other registration fees. The annual fee for personalized plates is $5, and is also in addition to all other fees. Due to the plates’ respective designs, the bill limits the number of characters on a personalized fire fighter or EMS plate to five numerals and letters. The bill makes further changes to align the plate provisions with the respective language used for other, similar plates (alternate design plate language for fire fighter plates, and emblem plate language for EMS plates).34(12) contains provisions relating to the default $25 fee, personalized emblem plates, and the exchange or surrender of such plates. Therefore, the EMS plate provision is updated to include relevant references and exclude duplicative provisions.

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Senate subcommittee

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Fiscal note

Cost: up to $17,000 Compare with other bills

The estimated fiscal impact of HF 2579 is a one-time cost of $17,000 to the RUTF.

Final Fiscal Note — Personalized License Plates, Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Services · April 18, 2024
Personalized License Plates, Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Services · February 26, 2024

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.34

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90th General Assembly

HF 2142Renumbered HF 2579Became lawfrom HF 2142

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