Create Play Golf Ohio license plate
What changed between versions
Added numerous new specialty license plate programs that direct registration fees to specific charitable organizations, educational institutions, and public programs including breast cancer support, autism awareness, multiple sclerosis research, pancreatic cancer foundation, sickle cell disease support, and many others.
Added provisions for university scholarship programs where funds are distributed to out-of-state universities (Notre Dame, Marshall, Alabama, Purdue, West Virginia) for Ohio residents attending those institutions.
Added new programs for school districts and educational institutions to support student mental health services, including bereavement counseling, bullying prevention, and suicide prevention programs.
Added provisions for tuition assistance programs at various private schools, with specified percentages allocated to tuition assistance versus student support services.
Added new programs for veterans support including suicide prevention, fallen heroes memorialization, and support for disabled veterans and their families.
Added environmental conservation programs including wetlands protection, wildlife habitat conservation, river watershed restoration, and nature preserve support.
Added programs for law enforcement support including police survivor assistance, law enforcement education, and memorialization of fallen officers.
Added programs for animal welfare including pet sterilization, animal rescue, and wildlife conservation initiatives.
Added provisions requiring certain organizations to maintain separate accounts for license plate contributions and prohibiting use of funds for political purposes or administrative costs in some cases.
Reorganized the bill formatting from 'As Introduced' to 'As Passed by the Senate' with updated cosponsor list and revised section numbering structure.
Added new section 4503.736 establishing the 'Play Golf Ohio' license plate program with specific fee structures, administrative fees, and fund allocation requirements.