HB 48
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for arts registration plate; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and establishing the Arts Promotion Fund.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new arts registration plate for vehicles in Pennsylvania. Vehicle owners who choose to purchase the plate will pay an additional $41 on top of their regular registration fee. A portion of this fee, $15, will be deposited into the Arts Promotion Fund, which will be used to provide grants for arts programs. The Department of Transportation will design the plate in consultation with the Council on the Arts.
Key provisions
- Creates a new arts registration plate for passenger cars, motor homes, trailers, and trucks (under 14,000 lbs).
- The fee to obtain the arts registration plate is $41, in addition to the standard registration fee.
- $15 of the plate fee will be deposited into the Arts Promotion Fund.
- The Arts Promotion Fund will provide grants for arts programs.
- The Council on the Arts will administer the Arts Promotion Fund.
- The State Treasurer is limited in how much money can be spent from the fund.
- The Act takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- The Council on the Arts
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Arts Organizations
- The State Treasury
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source – the Arts Promotion Fund – for arts grants.
- Creates a new revenue stream through the arts registration plate fee.
- Defines the role of the Council on the Arts in administering the fund.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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