Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1251Introduced by Assembly Member Travis AllenFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Section 5166 to the Vehicle Code, relating to license plates. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1251, as amended, Travis Allen. Specialized license plates: Endless Summer.Existing law establishes a specialized license plate program and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue specialized license plates on behalf of a sponsoring state agency that meets certain requirements. Existing law requires that the DMV charge specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates, and requires the DMV to deposit the fees, less the DMVs costs, into the Specialized License Plate Fund. Existing law requires that moneys in the fund be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to each sponsoring agency in proportion to the amount that is attributable to the agencys specialized license plate program. Existing law authorizes the sponsoring state agency to use these moneys to fund projects and programs that promote the state agencys official policy, mission, or work. This bill would require the State Coastal Conservancy to apply to the DMV to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for a coastal conservancy awareness program, as specified, and would require the DMV, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, to design a full-plate graphic the license plate, including a surfer design, as specified. The bill would require that the proceeds from those license plates, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used to fund specified projects and programs related to coastal conservancy, including providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5166 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1251Introduced by Assembly Member Travis AllenFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Section 5166 to the Vehicle Code, relating to license plates. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1251, as amended, Travis Allen. Specialized license plates: Endless Summer.Existing law establishes a specialized license plate program and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue specialized license plates on behalf of a sponsoring state agency that meets certain requirements. Existing law requires that the DMV charge specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates, and requires the DMV to deposit the fees, less the DMVs costs, into the Specialized License Plate Fund. Existing law requires that moneys in the fund be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to each sponsoring agency in proportion to the amount that is attributable to the agencys specialized license plate program. Existing law authorizes the sponsoring state agency to use these moneys to fund projects and programs that promote the state agencys official policy, mission, or work. This bill would require the State Coastal Conservancy to apply to the DMV to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for a coastal conservancy awareness program, as specified, and would require the DMV, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, to design a full-plate graphic the license plate, including a surfer design, as specified. The bill would require that the proceeds from those license plates, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used to fund specified projects and programs related to coastal conservancy, including providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2017
Amended IN Assembly April 05, 2017
Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1251
Introduced by Assembly Member Travis AllenFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Travis Allen
February 17, 2017
An act to add Section 5166 to the Vehicle Code, relating to license plates.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1251, as amended, Travis Allen. Specialized license plates: Endless Summer.
Existing law establishes a specialized license plate program and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue specialized license plates on behalf of a sponsoring state agency that meets certain requirements. Existing law requires that the DMV charge specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates, and requires the DMV to deposit the fees, less the DMVs costs, into the Specialized License Plate Fund. Existing law requires that moneys in the fund be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to each sponsoring agency in proportion to the amount that is attributable to the agencys specialized license plate program. Existing law authorizes the sponsoring state agency to use these moneys to fund projects and programs that promote the state agencys official policy, mission, or work. This bill would require the State Coastal Conservancy to apply to the DMV to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for a coastal conservancy awareness program, as specified, and would require the DMV, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, to design a full-plate graphic the license plate, including a surfer design, as specified. The bill would require that the proceeds from those license plates, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used to fund specified projects and programs related to coastal conservancy, including providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure.
Existing law establishes a specialized license plate program and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue specialized license plates on behalf of a sponsoring state agency that meets certain requirements. Existing law requires that the DMV charge specified additional fees for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates, and requires the DMV to deposit the fees, less the DMVs costs, into the Specialized License Plate Fund. Existing law requires that moneys in the fund be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to each sponsoring agency in proportion to the amount that is attributable to the agencys specialized license plate program. Existing law authorizes the sponsoring state agency to use these moneys to fund projects and programs that promote the state agencys official policy, mission, or work.
This bill would require the State Coastal Conservancy to apply to the DMV to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for a coastal conservancy awareness program, as specified, and would require the DMV, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, to design a full-plate graphic the license plate, including a surfer design, as specified. The bill would require that the proceeds from those license plates, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used to fund specified projects and programs related to coastal conservancy, including providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5166 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 5166 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
SECTION 1. Section 5166 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
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5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).
5166. (a) The State Coastal Conservancy shall apply to the department to sponsor an Endless Summer license plate for the coastal conservancy awareness program described in subdivision (c). The department shall issue specialized license plates for that program if the State Coastal Conservancy satisfies the requirements of Section 5156.
(b) The department, in consultation with the State Coastal Conservancy, shall design the specialized Endless Summer license plates as described in this section. Notwithstanding Section 5155, the The specialized license plates shall bear a full-plate graphic surfer design, as approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, that the department determines, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, does not obscure the readability of the license plate.
(c) (1) The fees specified in Section 5157 shall be imposed for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of specialized license plates authorized by this section. Proceeds shall be used, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the State Coastal Conservancy, pursuant to Section 5157, to fund a coastal conservancy awareness program that accomplishes any of the purposes of Division 21 (commencing with Section 31000) of the Public Resources Code, prioritizing, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A) Educating the general public regarding the history of surfing as a sport and as a recreational activity, and educating the general public regarding other nonmotorized water recreation.
(B) Providing support for lifeguards at high-risk beaches to aid in the protection of the public who utilize those beaches.
(C) Providing for noncapital expenses relating to the operation and maintenance of access ways, and increasing attendance at beaches, including, but not limited to, shuttle transportation service.
(D) Hosting and supporting forums and events to increase coastal conservancy awareness, including the publication of articles.
(E) Developing and supporting activities designed to assist in preserving and protecting the shoreline and the delicate ecosystems residing within the coastal ecosystem.
(F) Providing for the maintenance and operation of coastal access infrastructure, including, but not limited to, trails, pathways, walkways, parking, ramps and stairs, coastal cleanup efforts, and any other beach access services.
(G) Providing for the protection, habitat, care, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of sea lions.
(H) Promoting the coastal conservancy awareness program, including, but not limited to, the use of partners described in paragraph (2).
(2) The State Coastal Conservancy may enter into an agreement with the federal government, state and local government, and any nonprofit organization, as may be appropriate, to assist the State Coastal Conservancy in accomplishing any of the projects and programs described in paragraph (1).