The bill introduced by Representative Stephens seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.889 of the Revised Code to create a new specialty license plate titled the "Ironton Fighting Tigers." This initiative is part of a broader effort to establish specialty license plates that support various causes and organizations within Ohio. The bill outlines the creation of a license plate contribution fund, which will collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants for the issuance of these plates. Additionally, it specifies that a thirty-dollar contribution will be required for the application, which will be deposited into the license plate contribution fund, along with a ten-dollar administrative fee for processing.

The bill also details how contributions collected by the registrar of motor vehicles will be allocated to various organizations and funds, including support for educational initiatives, mental health services, and community projects. It mandates that contributions to schools must be used for tuition assistance and services aimed at enhancing students' mental and emotional well-being, with specific allocations for the Ironton city school district. Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section 4501.21 and presents a composite version of the section as amended by previous legislation, ensuring that funds are directed to local charities and community projects while promoting school spirit through the new license plate initiative.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21