HB 5024
Relating to the Waiving of Certain DMV Fees for Volunteer Firefighters
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Bill overview
This bill aims to waive certain fees associated with driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and inspection for volunteer firefighters in West Virginia. It also proposes to create special license plates for elected officials, military members, youth organizations, and other designated groups. The bill includes provisions for honoring veterans, law enforcement officers, and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and establishes a process for issuing commemorative plates.
Key provisions
- Waives fees for driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, operator’s licenses, and inspection fees for volunteer firefighters.
- Establishes a process for issuing special license plates for elected officials, military members, youth organizations, and others.
- Creates a system for issuing special registration plates to honor veterans, including those who served in specific conflicts and received distinguished awards.
- Allows for the issuance of special plates recognizing law enforcement officers and breast cancer survivors.
- Provides for the issuance of commemorative plates to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Davis and Elkins College and to support a cure for childhood cancer.
- Establishes a process for issuing special registration plates to members of the Knights of Pythias or Pythian Sisters.
- Includes provisions for assigning additional features to registration plates, such as reciprocal agreements and promoting highway safety.
- Details the fees associated with various special registration plates, including initial application fees and annual renewal fees.
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