The bill establishes a special license plate for the LeMay-America's Car Museum in Washington State, adding it to the existing list of special plates. The initial fee for this plate will be $40.00, with a renewal fee of $30.00. It also amends existing laws related to special license plates, including RCW 46.17.220, 46.18.200, and 46.68.420, and introduces new language that specifies the funds collected from this plate will be used to promote education and community engagement regarding the role of automobiles in culture and the economy, as well as to support STEAM learning initiatives. Additionally, the bill clarifies the allocation of proceeds from various special plates, ensuring that funds from the LeMay plate will specifically support educational programs and job training in the automotive industry.
Moreover, the bill outlines eligibility criteria for cities to receive construction funds for public tennis facilities, prioritizing the most populous eligible city for funding within a five-year period starting January 1, 2017. It also specifies that maintenance funds will be prioritized for the first city that utilizes the construction funds. The bill includes provisions for the allocation of funds from the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners special plate accounts, directing at least 90 percent of the funds towards fellowships and youth services. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.