AN ACT Relating to "In God We Trust" special license plates; amending RCW 46.18.200, 46.17.220, 46.68.425, and 43.60A.215; and adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW.

Sec. 1   RCW 46.18.200 and 2010 c 161 s 611 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) ((The legislature recognizes that the special license plate review board established in RCW 46.16.705 reviews and approves applications for special license plate series.
     (2))) Special license plate series reviewed and approved by the ((~~special license plate review board~~)) department:
     (a) May be issued in lieu of standard issue or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one and two license plates unless otherwise specified;
     (b) Must be issued under terms and conditions established by the department;
     (c) Must not be issued for vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW; and
     (d) Must display a symbol or artwork approved by the ((~~special license plate review board~~)) department.
     ((~~(3) The special license plate review board approves, and~~)) (2) The department approves and shall issue((,)) the following special license plates:

LICENSE PLATE	DESCRIPTION, SYMBOL, OR ARTWORK
Armed forces collection	Recognizes the contribution of veterans, active duty military personnel, reservists, and members of the national guard, and includes six separate designs, each containing a symbol representing a different branch of the armed forces to include army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and national guard.
Endangered wildlife	Displays a symbol or artwork, approved by the special license plate review board and the legislature.
Gonzaga University alumni association	Recognizes the Gonzaga University alumni association.
Helping kids speak	Recognizes an organization that supports programs that provide no-cost speech pathology programs to children.
In God we trust	Displays the words "In God We Trust."
Keep kids safe	Recognizes efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Law enforcement memorial	Honors law enforcement officers in Washington killed in the line of duty.
Professional firefighters and paramedics	Recognizes professional firefighters and paramedics who are members of the Washington state council of firefighters.
Share the road	Recognizes an organization that promotes bicycle safety and awareness education.
Ski & ride Washington	Recognizes the Washington snowsports industry.
Washington lighthouses	Recognizes an organization that supports selected Washington state lighthouses and provides environmental education programs.
Washington state parks	Recognizes Washington state parks as premier destinations of uncommon quality that preserve significant natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources.
Washington's national park fund	Builds awareness of Washington's national parks and supports priority park programs and projects in Washington's national parks, such as enhancing visitor experience, promoting volunteerism, engaging communities, and providing educational opportunities related to Washington's national parks.
Washington's wildlife collection	Recognizes Washington's wildlife.
We love our pets	Recognizes an organization that assists local member agencies of the federation of animal welfare and control agencies to promote and perform spay/neuter surgery on Washington state pets to reduce pet overpopulation.
Wild on Washington	Symbolizes wildlife viewing in Washington state.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 A new section is added to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"In God We Trust license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork with the words "In God We Trust."

Sec. 3 RCW 46.17.220 and 2010 c 161 s 521 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application for a vehicle registration in chapter ((~~46.16~~)) 46.16A RCW, the holder of a special license plate shall pay the appropriate special license plate fee as listed in this section.

PLATE TYPE	INITIAL FEE	RENEWAL FEE	DISTRIBUTED UNDER
(a) Amateur radio license	$ 5.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.070
(b) Armed forces	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
(c) Baseball stadium	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	Subsection (2) of this section
(d) Collector vehicle	$ 35.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.030
(e) Collegiate	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.430
(f) Endangered wildlife	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
(g) Gonzaga University alumni association	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
(h) Helping kids speak	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
(i) Horseless carriage	$ 35.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.030
(j) In God we trust	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
(k) Keep kids safe	$ 45.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
((~~(k)~~)) (l) Law enforcement memorial	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(l)~~)) (m) Military affiliate radio system	$ 5.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.070
((~~(m)~~)) (n) Professional firefighters and paramedics	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(n)~~)) (o) Ride share	$ 25.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.030
((~~(o)~~)) (p) Share the road	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(p)~~)) (q) Ski and ride Washington	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(q)~~)) (r) Square dancer	$ 40.00	N/A	RCW 46.68.070
((~~(r)~~)) (s) Washington lighthouses	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(s)~~)) (t) Washington state parks	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
((~~(t)~~)) (u) Washington's national parks	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(u)~~)) (v) Washington's wildlife collection	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425
((~~(v)~~)) (w) We love our pets	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.420
((~~(w)~~)) (x) Wild on Washington	$ 40.00	$ 30.00	RCW 46.68.425

Sec. 4   RCW 46.68.425 and 2010 c 161 s 810 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) The department shall:
     (a) Collect special license plate fees established under RCW 46.17.220 ((~~that were approved by the special license plate review board under RCW 46.18.200~~));
     (b) Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and
     (c) Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.
     (2) The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the motor vehicle fund until the department determines that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the special license plate. Upon determination by the department that the state has been reimbursed, the state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type:

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE	ACCOUNT	CONDITIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS
Armed forces	RCW 43.60A.140	N/A
Endangered wildlife	RCW 77.12.170	Must be used only for the department of fish and wildlife's endangered wildlife program activities
In God we trust	RCW 43.60A.215	As specified in RCW 43.60A.215
Keep kids safe	RCW 43.121.100	As specified in RCW 43.121.050
Washington state parks	RCW 79A.05.059	Provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks
Washington's wildlife collection	RCW 77.12.170	Only for the department of fish and wildlife's game species management activities
Wild on Washington	RCW 77.12.170	Dedicated to the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife activities, as defined in RCW 77.32.560

Sec. 5   RCW 43.60A.215 and 2010 c 90 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) The disabled veterans assistance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Disbursements of funds must be on the authorization of the director or the director's designee, and only for the purposes stated in subsection (4) of this section. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, funds are subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required to permit the expenditure of the funds.
     (2) The department may request and accept nondedicated contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise, including funds generated by voluntary donations under RCW 43.60A.210 and the issuance of "In God We Trust" license plates under RCW 46.18.200.
     (3) All receipts from (a) voluntary donations under RCW 43.60A.210 and (b) except as provided in RCW 46.68.425(2), the sale of "In God We Trust" license plates must be deposited into the account.
     (4) All moneys deposited into the account must be used by the department for activities that benefit veterans including, but not limited to, providing programs and services that assist veterans with the procurement of durable medical equipment, mobility enhancing equipment, emergency home or vehicle repair, emergency food or emergency shelter, or service animals. The first priority for assistance provided through the account must be given to veterans who are experiencing a financial hardship and do not qualify for other federal or state veterans programs and services. Funds from the account may not be used to supplant existing funds received by the department.
     (5) For the purposes of this section, "veteran" has the same meaning as in RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.007, and also means an actively serving member of the national guard or reserves, or is active duty military personnel.