West VirginiaWest Virginia waives plate fees for eligible Gold Star parents
West Virginia law exempts eligible Gold Star parents from registration fees for one Gold Star Family plate they register for personal use.
What it does
Eligible Gold Star parents pay no registration fees for one Gold Star Family plate used personally. They must qualify for a Gold Star lapel button.
Argument forEligible parents could save money because the law waives registration fees for one Gold Star Family plate for personal use.
Argument againstParents may have to gather documents and meet the commissioner's proof rules before getting the fee exemption.
More detail
The law exempts an eligible Gold Star parent from registration fees for one Gold Star Family plate for personal use. This applies to a veteran’s parent registering one Gold Star Family plate for personal use. The parent must be eligible to receive a Gold Star lapel button under 10 U.S.C. § 1126. Applicants must provide proof of qualification as required by the commissioner. The law took effect June 12, 2026, 90 days after passage.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 29Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Mar 19Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026Major
- Mar 18To Governor 3/18/2026To Governor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - House JournalMajor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - Senate JournalBecame Law
- Mar 14To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalMinor
- Mar 14House Message received
- Mar 14Completed legislative action
- Mar 14Communicated to Senate
- Mar 14House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 632)
- Mar 14House received Senate message
- Mar 10Senate requests House to concur
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 10Title amendment adopted
- Mar 10Passed Senate (Roll No. 398)Passed Senate
- Mar 10Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 10On 3rd reading
- Mar 9Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Mar 9Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 9On 2nd reading
- Mar 6Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 6On 1st reading
- Mar 5Reported do pass, with amendmentMinor
- Jan 30To Transportation and Infrastructure
- Jan 30To Transportation and Infrastructure
- Jan 30Introduced in SenateMinor
- Jan 29Communicated to Senate
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 29Passed House (Roll No. 30)Passed House
- Jan 29Read 3rd timeMinor
- Jan 29On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Jan 28Read 2nd timeMinor
- Jan 28On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Jan 27Read 1st timeMinor
- Jan 27On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Jan 26On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- Jan 23Do pass
- Jan 20Markup Discussion
- Jan 16To House Energy and Public WorksMinor
- Jan 16Introduced in HouseMinor
- Jan 16To Energy and Public Works
- Jan 16Filed for introductionIntroduced
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