The bill establishes a special license plate for the LeMay-America's Car Museum in Washington State, with an initial fee of $40.00 and a renewal fee of $30.00. It 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. The bill also 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.
Additionally, the bill sets eligibility criteria for cities to receive construction funds for public tennis facilities, prioritizing the most populous eligible city without existing facilities that have at least four indoor tennis courts. It outlines a five-year funding period starting January 1, 2017, after which funds will be allocated to the next most populous city. The bill also specifies that maintenance funds will be prioritized for the first city that utilizes the construction funds. Furthermore, it mandates that funds from the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners special plate accounts be directed to the Washington state leadership board for specific programs, with at least 90 percent allocated to fellowships and youth services. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.