The bill, introduced by Representative Grim, seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.599 of the Revised Code to create a specialty license plate featuring the "Toledo Mud Hens." This initiative is part of a broader effort to support charitable causes in Ohio through specialty license plates. The bill establishes a license plate contribution fund to collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants, which will be allocated to various organizations and causes, including health care programs, educational initiatives, and community services. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in the use of these funds to ensure they benefit the intended causes.

In addition to the Toledo Mud Hens license plate, the bill outlines the distribution of contributions to specific educational and charitable organizations, mandating that funds be used for enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of students and supporting community initiatives. It specifies that certain schools must allocate half of their contributions for tuition assistance and the other half for student support services, while ensuring that any hired charitable organizations are tax-exempt under subsection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also establishes a fee structure for the issuance of the new license plates, including a regular license tax and administrative fees, while repealing the existing section 4501.21 to harmonize the amendments for simultaneous operation.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21