Bill Text: CA AB192 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Specialized license plates.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-10-05 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 497, Statutes of 2015. [AB192 Detail]

Download: California-2015-AB192-Amended.html

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BILL NUMBER: AB 192	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN SENATE  JULY 16, 2015
	AMENDED IN SENATE  JULY 8, 2015
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 28, 2015
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  APRIL 20, 2015

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Travis Allen

                        JANUARY 28, 2015

   An act to add Sections 5166 and 5168 to the Vehicle Code, relating
to license plates.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 192, as amended, Travis Allen. Specialized license plates.
   Existing law establishes a specialized license plate program and
requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue specialized
license plates on behalf of a sponsoring state agency that meets
certain requirements. Existing law requires that the DMV charge
specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of
specialized license plates, and requires the DMV to deposit the fees,
less the DMV's costs, into the Specialized License Plate Fund.
Existing law requires that moneys in the fund be allocated, upon
appropriation by the Legislature, to each sponsoring agency in
proportion to the amount that is attributable to the agency's
specialized license plate program. Existing law authorizes the
sponsoring state agency to use these moneys to fund projects and
programs that promote the state agency's official policy, mission, or
work.
   This bill would require the State Coastal Conservancy to apply to
the DMV to sponsor a license plate for coastal conservancy awareness,
and would require the DMV, in consultation with the State Coastal
Conservancy, to design for issuance these special license plates
bearing a decal depicting a surfer design, as specified. The bill
would require the DMV to deposit the fees for the issuance, renewal,
or transfer of these specialized license plates, less the DMV's
costs, into the Coastal Conservancy Awareness Fund, which the bill
would establish in the Specialized License Plate Fund, for the
deposit of revenue derived from these specialized license plates. The
bill would require that these funds be allocated, upon appropriation
by the Legislature, to the State Coastal Conservancy to fund
specified projects and programs related to coastal conservancy,
including providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal
access infrastructure.
   The bill would require the DMV to deposit fees for the issuance,
renewal, or transfer of the Pet Lover's specialized license plates,
less the DMV's costs, into the Pet Lover's Fund, which the bill would
establish in the Specialized License Plate Fund, for the deposit of
revenue derived from these specialized license plates. The bill would
require that these funds be allocated, upon appropriation by the
Legislature, to the Veterinary Medical Board for disbursement by a
nonprofit organization selected by the board to fund grants to
providers of no-cost or low-cost animal sterilization services. The
bill would require the board to determine eligibility requirements
for the grants, establish the grant application process, and develop
program specifics. The bill would authorize the board to contract
with an entity, including a nonprofit organization, to provide
advice, consultation, and administrative services for purposes of
implementing and administering the grant program. The bill would
require the board to provide oversight for the disbursal of grant
funds under the grant program.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 5166 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
   5166.  (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the
department to sponsor a coastal conservancy awareness license plate
program. The department shall issue specialized license plates for
that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the
requirements of Section 5156.
   (b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal
Conservancy, shall design the special state coastal conservancy
license plates as described in this section. The special state
coastal conservancy license plates shall bear a decal that the
department determines, in consultation with the Department of the
California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the
license plate depicting a surfer design, as approved by the State
Coastal Conservancy.
   (c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for
the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates
authorized by this section. Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of
Section 5157, after deducting its administrative costs, the
department shall deposit the revenue derived from the additional fees
into the Coastal Conservancy Awareness Fund, which is hereby
established in the Specialized License Plate Fund. Upon appropriation
by the Legislature, the moneys in the Coastal Conservancy Awareness
Fund shall be allocated to the State Coastal Conservancy to fund
projects and programs that accomplish any of the  following
purposes:   purposes of Division 21 (commencing with
Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not
limited to, all of the following: 
   (A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing
as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general
public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.
   (B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid
in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.
   (C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation
and maintenance of access ways, educational opportunities, and
increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to,
shuttle transportation methods.
   (D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal
conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.
   (E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in
preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems
residing within the coastal ecosystem.
   (F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access
infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways,
walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any
other beach access services.
   (G) Providing for the protection, habitat, and the care,
rehabilitation, and reintroduction of California  Sea Lions.
  sea lions. 
   (H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness license plate
program, including, but not limited to, through the use of contracted
partners as provided for in paragraph (2).
   (2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with
the federal government, state or local governments, or any nonprofit
organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal
Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects or programs
described in paragraph (1).
  SEC. 2.  Section 5168 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
   5168.  (a) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for
the issuance, renewal, or transfer of the Pet Lover's specialized
license plates. Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 5157,
after deducting its administrative costs, the department shall
deposit the revenue derived from the additional fees into the Pet
Lover's Fund, which is hereby established in the Specialized License
Plate Fund.
   (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the moneys in the Pet
Lover's Fund shall be allocated to the Veterinary Medical Board.
There shall not be an allocation to the board pursuant to subdivision
(c) of Section 5157. The board shall allocate those funds to a
nonprofit organization it selects for disbursal to qualifying spay
and neuter facilities for the sole and exclusive purpose of funding
grants to providers of no-cost or low-cost animal sterilization
services.
   (c) Annual administrative costs for the program shall not exceed
25 percent of the funds collected from the issuance of the Pet Lover'
s license plates, and may include marketing and other promotional
activities associated with encouraging application for or renewal of
Pet Lover's license plates.
   (d) The nonprofit organization selected by the board shall not use
more than 5 percent of the moneys received pursuant to this section
for administrative costs.
   (e) The board shall determine eligibility requirements for the
grants, establish the grant application process, and develop program
specifics. The board may contract with an entity, including a
nonprofit organization, to provide advice, consultation, and
administrative services for purposes of implementing and
administering the grant program. The board shall provide oversight
for the disbursal of grant funds under the grant program.