SB302

Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plate

Senate | In Senate Committee (Transportation)

📋 What This Bill Does

The bill creates a specialty license plate titled 'Land of U.S. Grant' in Ohio, requiring applicants to pay a $20 contribution for the plate, which will be deposited into a license plate contribution fund. The registrar of motor vehicles will issue the plates upon application and payment of applicable fees, and the contributions will support various charitable organizations as specified in the bill.

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Rationale

The bill involves government regulation and the collection of fees for specialty license plates, which contradicts the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free markets. It also does not align with the LPO's advocacy for limited government functions and the removal of laws that create unnecessary financial burdens on individuals.

Risks and Concerns

Increased government involvement in personal choices regarding vehicle registration.
Potential misuse of funds collected through mandatory contributions.

Platform Citations (2)

2.1 Aggression, Property, and Contract OPPOSES

The bill imposes fees for a government service, which can be seen as an infringement on individual property rights.

free_markets OPPOSES

The bill creates a government-controlled market for specialty license plates, which contradicts free market principles.