The bill introduced by Senator Craig seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.537 of the Revised Code to establish a new specialty license plate known as the "Lifetown" license plate. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create specialty license plates that generate contributions for specific charitable causes. The bill establishes a license plate contribution fund within the state treasury, which will collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants. It mandates that the registrar pay contributions received from the "Lifetown" license plate to Lifetown, Incorporated, ensuring that funds are utilized to support its community programs and activities. Additionally, the bill outlines the fees associated with obtaining the "Lifetown" license plates, including a fifteen-dollar contribution and a ten-dollar administrative fee, both of which will be deposited into the state treasury. It also specifies that contributions must be used exclusively for student welfare and mental health services in Ohio school districts, with clear guidelines on how these funds should be allocated. The bill repeals the existing section 4501.21 and presents a composite version to harmonize amendments made by previous legislation, ensuring that the new provisions operate effectively alongside existing laws.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21