This bill proposes the introduction of a new special license plate in Washington State, titled "Washington state honey bees and pollinators," aimed at supporting pollinator research and education. The initial fee for this license plate will be set at $40.00, with a renewal fee of $30.00. The bill also amends existing laws related to special license plates, specifically RCW 46.17.220, 46.18.200, and 46.68.420, to include this new plate type. Additionally, it outlines the allocation of funds generated from the sale of these plates, directing a portion of the proceeds to the Washington state beekeepers association for research and educational activities concerning honey bees and pollinators.
Furthermore, the bill establishes 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. Maintenance funds will be allocated first to the city that receives construction funds. The bill also emphasizes that at least 90 percent of funds from the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners special license plate accounts must be used for youth and fellowship programs. It introduces a new section defining the "Washington honey bees and pollinators license plates" and specifies that the act will take effect on November 1, 2025, while also replacing the term "ninety" with "90" for clarity in two instances.