An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for the deaf and hard of hearing, for contributions for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, for contributions to Fire Company Grant Program and for contributions to Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
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Overview
This bill proposes adding optional contributions to Pennsylvania vehicle registration and driver's license renewals. Specifically, drivers can donate $5 electronically to support the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Shriners Hospitals for Children. The funds collected will be used exclusively for the designated organizations, with the Department of Transportation responsible for reporting on how the money is spent. The bill also outlines procedures for depositing and managing these contributions.
Key provisions
- Drivers can donate $5 electronically when renewing their driver's license or vehicle registration.
- Contributions will go to the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
- The Department of Transportation will manage the collection and distribution of these contributions.
- The contributions will be added to the regular fees for renewals.
- The State Treasurer will transfer funds from the Motor License Fund to the designated organizations.
- The Department will provide information about the contribution options to applicants.
- The Department will report annually on the amount received and how the funds were used.
- Shriners Hospitals for Children will report annually on the funds received and their usage.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania drivers
- Pennsylvania vehicle owners
- The Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Primary sponsor
Joseph Hohenstein
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