The bill proposes the introduction of a special firefighter memorial license plate in Washington State, which will be available for an initial fee of $40 and a renewal fee of $30. This new plate type is added to the existing list of special license plates under RCW 46.17.220, specifically inserting "Firefighter memorial" along with its associated fees. The design of the plate will feature a Maltese cross with the words "never forget," and the funds generated from the sale of these plates will be allocated to the Washington State Council of Firefighters to establish a memorial and provide charitable contributions to firefighters and their families in need.
Additionally, the bill reenacts and amends several existing statutes, including RCW 46.18.200 and RCW 46.68.420, to incorporate the new firefighter memorial license plate into the framework of special license plates. It specifies that at least 90 percent of funds from the Seattle Seahawks account must be allocated for fellowships under the Washington world fellows program, and similarly, at least 90 percent from the Seattle Mariners account must be directed towards services for youth participants in the sports mentoring program. The bill also introduces a new definition for "firefighter memorial" related to special license plates and establishes that the act will take effect on November 1, 2025.