SB 6371-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Directs the department, in consultation with the superintendent of public instruction, to design a statewide public school license plate with a red apple symbol and an education-related motto.  Public school license plates issued under this provision must be displayed on the department's officially designated mountain background design.

     Provides that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on 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 public school license plate shall pay an initial fee of forty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars of each fee collected under this provision for administration and collection expenses incurred by it.

     Provides that the remaining proceeds must be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.  The state treasurer shall remit the proceeds to the appropriate public school district or the Washington apple education foundation, as designated by the public school license plate applicant.

     Provides that, effective with annual renewals due or to become due on 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 public school license plate shall, upon application, pay a fee of thirty dollars.  The department shall deduct an amount not to exceed two dollars of each fee collected under this provision for administration and collection expenses incurred by it.

     Requires the remaining proceeds to be remitted to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.  The state treasurer shall remit the proceeds to the appropriate public school district or the Washington apple education foundation, as designated by the public school license plate applicant.