❌ HB74
Authorize private vendor contract for specialty license plates
Current Status: In House Committee (Transportation)
Summary
HB74 authorizes a contract with a private vendor for the issuance of specialty license plates in Ohio. The registrar of motor vehicles will oversee the program, which includes fees for services and compliance with various regulations. The vendor will design and market the plates while the registrar remains responsible for issuance and tax collection.
Rationale
The bill involves a private vendor in a government function, which aligns with some free market principles but also introduces potential government control and fees that may conflict with libertarian ideals of minimal government intervention. Both LP and LPO platforms support free markets but oppose government contracts that create cronyism or exceed necessary functions.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for increased government control over private contracts
- Introduction of fees that may burden vehicle owners
- Risk of cronyism in vendor selection process