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Senators hear bill to let veterans display recognition plates on motorcycles and mopeds
Summary
Senate Bill 159 would allow Oregon veterans recognition license plates to be issued for motorcycles and mopeds; proponents argued the change is simple, meaningful and comparable to other states, while DMV staff described setup costs and estimated volumes.
Senators heard testimony on Senate Bill 159 on March 12, a measure to allow veterans recognition license plates to be issued for motorcycles and mopeds.
Senator Mark Meek, sponsor of SB 159, told the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs the bill ‘‘expands our veterans recognition program to include license plates for mopeds and motorcycles’’ and corrects a current oversight that prevents veterans who ride motorcycles from using the specialty veteran plate.
The nut graf: Supporters described the change as low-cost, equitable…
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