Legislation

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

Allow any surviving spouse in receipt of VA dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) to be eligible for 1 DAV (non-distinctive or standard) plate and exemption.

1. Regardless if Veteran was eligible for or possessed DAV plate prior to death.
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)

(remove “Un-remarried” from law)

1. Would match Federal VA DIC eligibility. Simplify the law so if VA determines eligibility for DIC-then qualify for ND DAV plate.
2. NDCC 39-04-18

Include the exemption from the excise tax on vehicle purchases

1. Retroactive DIC eligibility date used for excise tax refund
2. NDCC 39-04-19(3)

Allow veteran and/or surviving spouse to purchase a “Vanity” or “Specialty” plate.

1. Law currently allows veteran to “display either a distinctive license plate or a standard plate that does not identify the veteran as a veteran or disabled veteran which is issued by the department”
2. NDCC 39-04-18 (2) (j)
3. Minimal fiscal note expected

Fiscal Note: - $32,214 in DOT income

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard

Intent of legislative bill:

1. Current Active-Duty Service members eligible (5 points)
   1. Would bring in line with Federal Veterans Preference under Federal Law under Chapter 21 of title 5 United States Code Sub Section: 2108a. (changed in 2011 under the VOW act (Veterans Opportunity to Work) (Hire Heroes Act) Public Law 112-56.
      1. Amend DD214 requirement to allow a certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than “dishonorable” conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
2. National Guard/Reserve eligible (5 points)
   1. All current or prior members in good standing
3. NDCC 37-19.1
   1. No Fiscal note expected

Title

Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

HOUSE ACTION:

• Removed "North Dakota" from National Guard