HB 1212 - APPRECIATION - Surviving Spouse Definition. Vehicle License Plates & Excise Tax, Property Tax, Tuition Waiver and remove "Unremarried" - 2023

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