SB 6249-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/18/02)

     Provides that, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing, the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society shall create and design, and the department shall issue, a special license plate displaying a symbol of the Distinguished Flying Cross that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles required to display two motor vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department.  The special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society and their educational foundation.

     Provides that, effective with vehicle registrations due on or after January 1, 2003, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application and registration of a motor vehicle, the holder of a distinguished flying cross license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars.  The proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying report.  The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the distinguished flying cross license plate account established under this act.

     Provides that, effective with annual renewals due on or after January 1, 2004, in addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, the holder of a Distinguished Flying Cross license plate shall, upon application, pay a fee of thirty dollars.  The proceeds shall be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying report.  The state treasurer shall credit the funds to the Distinguished Flying Cross license plate account established under this act.