For those following along, I will introduce some of the components that make up the proposed law change and discuss some of its relevance to other states.
The foundation for the bill is to first define what is a Military Vehicle. The following is the new proposed definition of a military vehicle.
"(17.1) 'Former military motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle which operates on the ground, including a trailer, that was manufactured for use in any country's military forces and is maintained to represent its military design, regardless of the vehicle's size, weight, or year of manufacture. Such term shall not include motor vehicles armed for combat or vehicles owned or operated by this state, the United States, or any foreign government."
The word "Former" was chosen to follow the current terminology that is used in the Texas law and most accurately describes these vehicles. As other states look at making changes to their laws we should work to be consistent in the definition of these vehicles. The only 2 states that I have been able to identify that today define a Military Motor Vehicle are the following and I am sure I am missing some:
1.) Texas; their definition is a bit more complicated as it allows for original markings to be used as the license number
2.) Wisconsin: their definition specifically excludes tracked vehicles
This language as far as I can tell is the best definition as it is accurate and does not serious place restrictions that could later cause problems.
If others have looked up their state laws and have the definition of a MV, please post in this thread so we have a collection of definitions that I can assimilate for reference.