West VirginiaHB 49762026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles

Sponsored By: Daniel Linville (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§17A-3-14E

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Fees for specialty license plates

The DMV charges a $25 one-time application fee for each specialty plate. You also pay $15 each year to keep the plate, on top of regular registration fees.

Who can get a specialty plate

The DMV continues to issue specialty plates that were already approved. To get a restricted plate, your vehicle must be titled to you and you must show membership in the group. If the group asked for general issuance, anyone can get the plate. The Commissioner can stop issuing or renewing a plate if valid registrations stay below 100 Class A or 50 Class G for 12 straight months, or if the group no longer exists or qualifies.

How groups get a plate approved

Groups must apply to the DMV and submit a proposed plate design. Production starts only after at least 100 Class A or 50 Class G owners apply and the group deposits all first-year registration, design and manufacturing, and first-year extra fees. The Legislature can waive the upfront deposit by concurrent resolution. If they miss the six-month window, the plate cannot be made until a new application is approved. The group cannot reapply for two years from the prior approval date. If a new design is requested later, the group pays the design and leftover-material costs and a $25 initial fee for each new design.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Daniel Linville
Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 128 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 407)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 107)

Yes: 94 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
3/14/2026House
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
3/14/2026House
To Governor 3/11/2026
3/11/2026House
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
3/11/2026Senate
On 3rd reading
3/10/2026Senate
Read 3rd time
3/10/2026Senate
Passed Senate (Roll No. 407)
3/10/2026Senate
Communicated to House
3/10/2026Senate
Completed legislative action
3/10/2026Senate
House received Senate message
3/10/2026House
On 2nd reading
3/9/2026Senate
Read 2nd time
3/9/2026Senate
On 1st reading
3/6/2026Senate
Read 1st time
3/6/2026Senate
Reported do pass
3/5/2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
2/18/2026Senate
To Transportation and Infrastructure
2/18/2026Senate
To Transportation and Infrastructure
2/18/2026Senate
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
2/17/2026House
Read 3rd time
2/17/2026House
Passed House (Roll No. 107)
2/17/2026House
Communicated to Senate
2/17/2026House
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
2/16/2026House
Read 2nd time
2/16/2026House

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