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Committee clears bill to allow veterans recognition plates on mopeds and motorcycles
Summary
The committee approved Senate Bill 159, which permits veterans recognition registration plates to be used on mopeds and motorcycles, and moved the bill to the Senate floor with a do‑pass recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs voted to move Senate Bill 159 to the Senate floor with a do‑pass recommendation.
Committee staff told members SB 159 would allow veterans recognition registration plates to be displayed on mopeds and motorcycles and said the change has minimal fiscal and revenue impact. Senator Brock Smith moved the bill to the floor. Senator Meek spoke in support, describing requests from veteran service organizations and motorcycle‑riding members who want to display plates to show pride and support for veterans.
On the roll call for the referral the committee recorded: Senator Meek — yes; Senator Brock Smith — yes; Senator Woods — excused; Vice Chair Thatcher — excused; Chair Manning — yes. The chair announced the bill will go to the floor. No sub‑referral was listed in committee records.
