HB 2618

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, in lieu of receiving registration plates without payment of a fee under the Section authorizing issuance of plates for veterans with disabilities, any veteran who holds proof of a 50% or greater service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs may apply for a military series registration plate in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that, upon the veteran showing proof of the disability, a military series registration plate may be issued to the veteran without fee for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. In the Section concerning Medal of Honor plates, changes "Congressional Medal of Honor" to "Medal of Honor". House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/3-621 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-621 Provides that the Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue National Guard license plates to Illinois residents who are current members, former members, or surviving spouses of former members of the Illinois National Guard, or the National Guard of any other State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C. (instead of "to Illinois residents who are either members or former members of the Illinois National Guard or the surviving spouses of Illinois National Guard members").