Bill > SB1477

This bill authorizes the creation of several new specialty license plates in Tennessee, each supporting a specific organization or cause, including Coalmont OHV Park, Flatrock Motorsports Park, Blackman Blaze, International Bluegrass Music Association, Sky City Entrepreneur Center, Local Journalism Matters, Knoxville Ice Bears, Quail Forever, Adopt a Golden, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, Back the Blue, Cowboy Up, Christian Brothers High School, Nashville Bourbon Auction, The Bridge House, LaunchTN, Childhood Cancer Awareness, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service, Sons of the American Revolution, Blacksmithing, Ohio State University, Appalachia Service Project, POD256, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Foodies of TN, and Tennessee Aviation. It also establishes distinctive plates for recipients of the Airman's Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Soldier's Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal, with specific documentation requirements for eligibility. The bill also adjusts deadlines for certain specialty plates to meet minimum issuance requirements and clarifies how funds from specialty plate sales are allocated to the designated organizations, with the stipulation that these funds must be used for their stated missions.