This bill amends Nebraska's motor vehicle laws to introduce new provisions for specialty license plates, including the establishment of the Home of Arbor Day Plate Cash Fund, which will support tree planting and environmental education initiatives. It creates various new license plate types, such as Nebraska History Plates, Pets for Vets Plates, and Prostate Cancer Awareness Plates, each with designated recipients for the fees collected. The bill also replaces the term "specialty" with "organizational" in the context of license plates, allowing nonprofit organizations to apply for unique plates, provided they meet specific documentation and application requirements.

In addition to introducing new plates, the bill aims to streamline the motor vehicle registration process by repealing several outdated license plate categories, including the Breast Cancer Awareness Plates and Nebraska Cornhusker Spirit Plates. It modifies the registration and refund processes for motor vehicles, ensuring owners can receive credits for unused registration fees. The bill also establishes the Spirit Plate Proceeds Fund to support scholarships for former University of Nebraska athletes and academic services for athletic departments, while outlining the fee structure for the issuance and renewal of these plates. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Nebraska's motor vehicle registration system and enhance support for various causes through the associated fees.

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