Bill > HB48

This bill establishes a new arts registration plate for vehicles in Pennsylvania, which drivers can obtain by paying an additional $41 fee on top of their regular vehicle registration. The plate will be available for passenger cars, motor homes, trailers, and trucks weighing up to 14,000 pounds. Of the $41 fee, $15 will be directed to a newly created Arts Promotion Fund within the State Treasury. The fund's purpose is to provide grants for arts programs, and the money will be managed by the Council on the Arts. The Council must submit expenditure estimates to the Governor for approval, and the State Treasurer will ensure that the Council does not spend more than the approved amount or the available funds. This bill aims to generate additional funding for arts initiatives in the state by creating a specialized vehicle registration option that allows drivers to financially support the arts when they renew their vehicle registration.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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