ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

House: TRANS DPA 11-0-0-1

HB 2694: VLT and registration fee exemptions

Sponsor:  Representative Blackman, LD 6

House Engrossed

Overview

Modifies the vehicle license tax (VLT) and registration fee exemptions for veterans and military families.

History

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-5802, the registering officer is prohibited from collecting a VLT or registration fee from:

1)   A veteran residing in Arizona for a vehicle or any replacement vehicle acquired by financial aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA); and

2)   A veteran for a personally owned vehicle or a veteran and another party owning a vehicle if the veteran is certified by the VA to be 100% with a disability and drawing compensation on that basis. The exemption provided applies to a surviving spouse of the veteran with a disability until the surviving spouse remarries or death.

On initial registration on a vehicle a veteran claiming an exemption must present satisfactory proof of the VA financial aid or government compensation and certificate on determination of 100% disability. The exemption only applies to one vehicle or any replacement of the vehicle.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-5801.01, the registering officer is prohibited from collecting a VLT or registration fee for a resident of Arizona who is a surviving spouse or dependent of a deceased member of the U.S. military who was killed in the line of duty or who died from injuries suffered in the line of duty. The exemption for a surviving spouse applies until the surviving spouse's remarriage or death. The exemption for a dependent applies until the person is no longer considered a dependent. A surviving spouse or dependent is permitted to claim only one vehicle for exemption.

Provisions☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

1.   Adds a VLT and registration fee reduction for veterans with a disability other than 100% that is equal to the percent of the veteran's disability. (Sec. 1)

2.   Requires a person claiming a fee reduction to present satisfactory proof of the VA financial aid or government compensation. (Sec. 1)

3.   Adds a VLT and registration fee exemption for a veteran who is a bona fide purple heart recipient and their surviving spouse until remarriage or death. (Sec. 1)

4.   Requires a person claiming the purple heart exemption to present satisfactory proof of the receipt of the purple heart medal. (Sec. 1)

5.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

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