Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - Gold Star and Next of Kin Families
Sponsor: Chair, Judicial Proceedings CommitteeCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 25 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the recipient of a U.S. Department of Defense Next of Kin lapel button to apply for special registration plates; and waiving the initial vehicle registration fee associated with special registration plates issued to the recipient of a Gold Star or a Next of Kin lapel button.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Murphy, Morgan | MDVA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Spiegel, Jayson | Self | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee, Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee, Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Helm, Pilar | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Cohen, Ross | Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs | Oral + Written (PDF) |