ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION AND INDEPENDENT AUTHORITIES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 652

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 3, 2020

      The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 652.

      As reported, this bill exempts certain veterans from fees for a basic driver’s license, motorcycle license or endorsement, and digitized photograph.  In addition, the bill clarifies that this exemption applies to the fees for a replacement license, two-year license, updated license following reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, and one-year license extension for certain medical reasons.  Veterans who qualify for the exemptions are individuals who have been honorably discharged from military service and who also have a service-connected disability of 60 percent or greater.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2020-2021 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.