HB 1165 — Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
by Rep. Holder and others (SB 1190 by Senators Detert, Richter, Benacquisto, Evers, Montford, Braynon, Lynn, Storms, Latvala, Diaz de la Portilla, Norman, Garcia, Fasano, Altman, Simmons, Gaetz, Thrasher, Hill, Siplin, Bennett, Sachs, and Hays)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
The bill requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to provide a veteran of the United States Armed Forces the option to receive a capital “V” to be displayed on his or her driver’s license or identification card to signify veteran status. In order to receive a capital “V” on either of these documents, a veteran must present his or her DD Form 214 (a “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," promulgated by the United States Department of Defense) to the DHSMV, along with an additional $1 fee.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 113-0