Bill > H3103

This bill establishes a "Democracy Fund" to support voter registration, civic education, and civic engagement programs. The fund will be financed through the sale of special "Democracy in Action" license plates, with a minimum fee of $40 in addition to standard registration costs, and a state supplemental allocation to reach up to $1,000,000 annually. The Secretary of State will act as the trustee of this fund, directing expenditures to provide grants to local community-based organizations, non-partisan statewide groups, and public schools for initiatives aimed at encouraging voter participation and educating citizens about their role in democracy. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles will be responsible for designing and issuing these distinctive license plates in consultation with the Secretary of State.