Bill > HB1368

This bill creates several new special license plate designs for Washington state vehicles, adding to the existing collection of specialty plates. The bill introduces new license plates for themes like Firefighter Memorial (displaying a Maltese cross with "never forget"), Keep Washington Evergreen (featuring green lettering on a white background), LeMay-America's Car Museum (with a classic automobile plate style), Mount St. Helens (showing an image of the mountain), Nautical Northwest (depicting a maritime scene), Smokey Bear (promoting wildfire prevention), Working Forests, State Sport (recognizing pickleball), Seattle Reign FC, and Washington Honey Bees and Pollinators. These new plates will each cost $40 for initial issuance and $30 for renewal, with the proceeds typically going to specific related nonprofit organizations or state programs. The bill also specifies that these new plates cannot be issued until July 1, 2029, with some exceptions for plates that receive sufficient pre-registration signatures before specific dates. The revenue from these specialty plates will support various causes, such as firefighter memorials, electric charging stations, wildfire prevention, forestry programs, and sports-related youth initiatives. The bill amends existing state law to incorporate these new license plate options and their associated funding mechanisms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1368&Year=2025&Initiative=false