An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the We Support Our Troops Registration Plates
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §456-D, sub-§2, ¶A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 703, §7, is amended to read:
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §456-D, sub-§8, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 703, §7, is amended to read:
(1) Two persons, each representing the interests of the Maine National Guard;
(2) Two persons, each representing the interests of Maine residents in the Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(3) Four persons representing the interests of the public; and
The Adjutant General serves during the Adjutant General's term of office. The terms of members appointed under paragraph A are for 3 years. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms. A vacancy must be filled in the same manner as an original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
The board shall determine the use of the revenue in the fund that is attributable to the issuance and renewal of We Support Our Troops plates. Revenue in the fund must be used to provide financial assistance in the form of loans or grants to members of the Maine National Guard, residents of the State who are members of the Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of those members of the Maine National Guard or Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States for emergencies and other special needs.
The board shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters by June 30th of each year. The report must provide a detailed account of funds for each fiscal year and include the number of loans and grants awarded, the names of those who received loans and grant money, a description of the process for awarding loans and grants and the total amount of loan and grant money awarded.
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This bill clarifies where in the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management proceeds from the sale of We Support Our Troops registration plates are to be deposited and specifies the authority of the We Support Our Troops Advisory Board with respect to the determination of the use of these proceeds.