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 various 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 by the registrar of motor vehicles to designated organizations for specific charitable purposes, including cancer research, educational programs, and health initiatives. The bill emphasizes that these funds must be used solely for their intended charitable activities.

In addition to the Toledo Mud Hens license plate, the bill outlines the distribution of contributions to various educational and charitable organizations, ensuring that funds are utilized for enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of students and supporting community initiatives. It mandates that certain educational institutions allocate half of their contributions for tuition assistance and the other half for student support services, while also 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 Toledo Mud Hens license plates, including a regular license tax and an administrative fee, while repealing the existing section 4501.21 to harmonize the amendments for simultaneous operation.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21
As Reported By House Committee: 4501.21