Brief Description: Authorizing special license plates to recognize the Gonzaga University alumni association.

Sponsors: Representatives Holmquist, McDermott, Schindler, Buri, Murray, Hunt, Walsh, Ormsby, Ahern, Sells, Serben, Cody, Woods, Wood, Ericks, Skinner, Kretz, Crouse, Lovick and Kenney.

Hearing Date: 2/14/05

Staff: Teresa Berntsen (786-7301).

Background:

The Legislature created the Special License Plate Review Board in the 2003 session to review special vehicle license plate applications from governmental or nonprofit organizations in Washington state. The Board must verify the organization and proposed plate meet criteria set by state law, and then forwards the approved application to the Legislature.

On November 10, 2004, the Board approved the Gonzaga University Alumni Association's "Gonzaga University Alumni Association" license plate application.

Summary of Bill:

The Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing the Gonzaga University Alumni Association.

An applicant for a "Gonzaga University Alumni Association" license plate pays an initial fee of $40 and an annual renewal fee of $30. The initial revenue generated from the plate sales must be deposited into the Motor Vehicle Account until the state has been reimbursed for implementation costs. After reimbursement, the revenue must be deposited into the Gonzaga University Alumni Association Account, to be used to provide scholarship funds to needy and qualified students attending or planning to attend Gonzaga University.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.