The bill amends sections 4501.21 and 5910.07 of the Revised Code and introduces new provisions related to the designation of memorial highways and the creation of specialty license plates in Ohio. It establishes a license plate contribution fund to collect donations from motor vehicle registrants for various causes, with the registrar of motor vehicles responsible for distributing these funds to organizations focused on health, education, and support for veterans and children. The bill mandates that contributions for specific causes, such as breast cancer support and autism awareness, be used exclusively for their intended purposes. Additionally, it outlines contributions to various organizations, including the Toledo Mud Hens and the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, emphasizing the effective use of funds for charitable and educational initiatives.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new specialty license plates, including designs for organizations like "Lifetown," "Toledo Mud Hens," and "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," requiring applicants to pay an administrative fee and a contribution that varies by plate type. It also designates several highways in Ohio with memorial names to honor individuals, including law enforcement officers and military personnel, and allows the director of transportation to erect markers for these memorials. The bill aims to enhance community support and awareness while providing recognition for significant contributions to society, and it establishes the Ohio war orphans and severely disabled veterans' children scholarship donation fund to support educational initiatives for affected families.

Statutes affected:
As Reported By House Committee: 4501.21, 5910.07
As Passed By House: 4501.21, 5910.07
As Enrolled: 4501.21, 5910.07