This bill amends Nebraska's motor vehicle laws to introduce new provisions for license plates, particularly the issuance of Arbor Day Plates, and establishes the Home of Arbor Day Plate Cash Fund to support tree planting and environmental education initiatives. It also aims to streamline the vehicle registration framework by eliminating obsolete provisions and certain existing license plate categories, such as the Breast Cancer Awareness Plates and Nebraska Cornhusker Spirit Plates. The bill clarifies the registration process and refund policies for motor vehicles, ensuring that vehicle owners have better access to credits and refunds.

Additionally, the bill replaces the term "specialty" with "organizational" license plates, requiring organizations to meet specific criteria to qualify for these plates. It outlines a fee structure for the plates and establishes the Spirit Plate Proceeds Fund to support scholarships for former University of Nebraska athletes. The bill introduces various types of alternate license plates, including new specialty plates for causes like wildlife conservation and veterans' support, while also detailing the application process and associated fees. Overall, the legislation seeks to modernize Nebraska's vehicle registration system while promoting various social and environmental causes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-112, 37-327.04, 37-811, 60-301, 60-393, 60-395, 60-396, 60-495, 80-415, 80-416, 80-417, 81-2517, 82-139, 82-334