An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Jazz Foundation of America plate; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and establishing the Jazz Foundation of America Fund.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special registration plate for vehicles, the "Jazz Foundation of America plate," in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America. Vehicle owners who choose this plate will pay an additional $62 registration fee, with $32 of that fee deposited into a new state fund. This fund will provide grants to a nonprofit organization supporting jazz and blues musicians in Pennsylvania.
Key provisions
- A new ‘Jazz Foundation of America’ registration plate will be designed and issued.
- The additional fee for the special plate is $62, in addition to the standard registration fee.
- $32 of each plate fee will be deposited into the Jazz Foundation of America Fund.
- The Jazz Foundation of America Fund will be established as a separate fund in the State Treasury.
- The fund will provide grants to a nonprofit organization supporting jazz and blues musicians.
- Grants can only be used for the development of jazz and blues music within Pennsylvania.
- The department will manage the fund and its expenditures.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in Pennsylvania
- The Jazz Foundation of America
- Pennsylvania residents
- Nonprofit organizations supporting jazz and blues musicians
Notable changes
- Establishes a new registration plate option.
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