The bill introduced by Senator Craig seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.742 of the Revised Code to establish a new specialty license plate called the "COSI" license plate. This initiative aims to create a license plate contribution fund within the state treasury, which will collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants. The funds will be allocated to various organizations and causes, including health care programs, educational initiatives, and charitable activities. The bill also mandates that contributions received by the registrar be distributed to specific educational institutions and charitable organizations for designated purposes, such as mental health services for students and tuition assistance, while ensuring that these contributions cannot be used for political purposes. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the issuance of a validation sticker upon vehicle registration, which includes a contribution of twenty-five dollars for each application to be deposited into the license plate contribution fund. An administrative fee of ten dollars will also be collected for the issuance of "COSI" license plates. The bill repeals the existing section 4501.21 and presents a composite version of this section, harmonizing amendments from previous legislation to ensure clarity and consistency in the law. Overall, the bill emphasizes support for educational and community initiatives while establishing a new funding mechanism through the "COSI" specialty license plate.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4501.21
As Passed By Senate: 4501.21