Plain English Summary
This bill removes the additional fee that fire department and rescue squad members must pay when obtaining a special registration plate. Currently, these members pay the standard vehicle registration fee plus an extra charge; this bill eliminates that extra charge so they only pay the standard fee.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill honors the service and sacrifice of fire department and rescue squad members by reducing the financial burden on these public servants. They contend it is a meaningful way to show appreciation for individuals who risk their lives for their communities and that removing this fee acknowledges their important contribution to public safety.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that the state loses revenue from the additional fees that would otherwise be collected, which could impact funding for transportation or other programs. They might also question whether selective fee waivers for specific groups are the most equitable approach to supporting public servants compared to broader compensation or benefits reforms.
AI-generated analysis based on bill text. Always verify with official sources at ncleg.gov. This is not legal or political advice.
Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 54
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 119
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 26
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 43
Cosponsors (37)
Representative · District 86
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 17
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 106
Representative · District 63
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 23
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 1
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 104
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 36
Representative · District 29
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 92
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 7
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 56
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 47
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 32
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 42
Representative · District 67
Representative · District 33
Representative · District 27
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown