On Thursday, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2153, sponsored by Rep. Mark Finchem and Rep. Sonny Borelli, which exempts surviving spouses or dependents of a U.S. military service member killed in the line of duty from paying a Vehicle License Tax and registration fee.
“We must continually honor the brave women and men who’ve served and sacrificed in defense of our nation’s freedom — not only with our words, but with action,” said Governor Ducey. “We owe our patriots in uniform, and their families, a debt that can never be repaid, so this bill is only a small token of our appreciation. Supporting our military members, veterans and their families will remain a top priority,” stated Ducey.
The bill passed on wide margins in both the House and Senate.
Rep. Finchem stated, “We owe a debt of gratitude to our service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice. This is but a small token that can only begin to express the gratitude of a grateful state. Some may object to this move, but when we see how the federal government has treated our service members as a whole, and the families of the fallen specifically, it is an honor to give this to them.”