1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to motor vehicles; expanding eligibility for gold star license plates to 
1.3 	surviving legal guardians and siblings; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, 
1.4 	section 168.1253, subdivision 1.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 168.1253, subdivision 1, is amended to 
1.7 	read:
1.8 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) The terms used in this section have the meanings 
1.9 	given them in this subdivision.
1.10 	(b) "Active service" has the meaning given in section 190.05, subdivision 5.
1.11 	(c) "Eligible person" means a surviving spouse or, parent or legal guardian, or 
1.12 	sibling of a person who has died while serving honorably in active service.
1.13 	(d) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle for personal use, not used for commercial 
1.14 	purposes, and may include a passenger automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, 
1.15 	pickup truck, or van.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective August 1, 2011, for registrations 
1.17 	applied for or renewed on or after that date.