HB 3267
Provides for additional forms of identification that may be used by a person to prove status as a veteran when applying for a veterans' recognition registration plate.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill allows veterans to use a wider range of identification documents to prove their military service when applying for a special veterans’ license plate on their vehicle. It expands the types of acceptable proof beyond just traditional military IDs. The bill also establishes a surcharge on these plates, with the proceeds going to support Oregon Veterans’ Homes. Furthermore, it allows Gold Star Families to waive the surcharge.
Key provisions
- Veterans can use alternative forms of identification to prove veteran status.
- The Department of Transportation will establish a veterans’ recognition registration plate program.
- A $2.50 surcharge will be collected on issuance and renewal of these plates.
- Proceeds from the surcharge will be deposited into a fund for Oregon Veterans’ Homes.
- Gold Star Families can request a waiver of the surcharge.
- The Director of Veterans’ Affairs will design the registration plates.
- Registration plates can include words or decals representing veterans’ groups.
- The department will cease production if 500 sets of plates are not sold or renewed in a year.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Oregon Vehicle Owners
- Oregon Veterans’ Homes
- Gold Star Families
- Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Expands acceptable forms of identification for veteran status verification.
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