Florida Senate - 2022                        COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
       Bill No. CS for SB 364
       
       
       
       
       
       
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                  02/16/2022           .                                
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       Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and
       Economic Development (Bean) recommended the following:
       
       
    1         Senate Substitute for Amendment (420812) (with title
    2  amendment)
    3  
    4         Delete lines 70 - 278
    5  and insert:
    6  An independent college or university colleges or universities
    7  opting to use the standard template specialty license plate
    8  shall have the standard template specialty license their plate
    9  sales added to the total number of remaining current valid
   10  registrations under paragraph (8)(c) for the formerly separate
   11  independent college and university license plates which were
   12  issued before the independent college or university elected to
   13  use the standard template specialty license plate combined for
   14  purposes of the standard template specialty license plate
   15  meeting the minimum license plate sales threshold in paragraph
   16  (8)(a) and for determining the license plate limit in s.
   17  320.08053(3)(b). Specialty license plates created pursuant to
   18  this subsection must be ordered directly from the department. If
   19  the independent college or university elects to use the standard
   20  template specialty license plate, the department shall
   21  discontinue the existing specialty license plate and,
   22  notwithstanding paragraph (8)(c), shall continue to collect the
   23  applicable specialty license plate annual use fee under
   24  paragraph (3)(d) or subsection (4) for the remainder of the 10
   25  year license plate replacement period for the existing plate
   26  being discontinued or being replaced with the standard template
   27  specialty license plate.
   28         Section 3. Effective October 1, 2022, subsections (47) and
   29  (79) of section 320.08058, Florida Statutes, are amended, and
   30  subsections (119) through (127) are added to that section, to
   31  read:
   32         320.08058 Specialty license plates.—
   33         (47) LIVE THE DREAM LICENSE PLATES.—
   34         (a) The department shall develop a Live the Dream license
   35  plate as provided in this section. Live the Dream license plates
   36  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
   37  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
   38  words “Live the Dream” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
   39         (b) The proceeds of the annual use fee shall be distributed
   40  to the Dream Foundation, Inc., to be used in the following
   41  manner:
   42         1. Up to 5 percent may be used to administer, promote, and
   43  market the license plate.
   44         2. At least 40 60 percent shall be distributed equally
   45  among the sickle cell organizations that are Florida members of
   46  the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., for
   47  programs that provide research, care, and treatment for sickle
   48  cell disease.
   49         3. At least 10 percent shall be used for programs and
   50  services provided directly by the Dream Foundation, Inc., which
   51  assist inmates released from the custody of a county jail in
   52  this state or a Department of Corrections facility in
   53  successfully reentering the community.
   54         4.At least 15 percent shall be distributed as grants for
   55  programs and services throughout this state which assist inmates
   56  released from the custody of a county jail in this state or a
   57  Department of Corrections facility in successfully reentering
   58  the community.
   59         5. At least 25 30 percent shall be distributed as
   60  scholarships to graduating high school seniors in this state who
   61  have at least one parent or legal guardian who is incarcerated,
   62  for the purpose of attending a state university, a Florida
   63  College System institution, a career center operated by a school
   64  district under s. 1001.44, or a charter technical career center
   65  under s. 1002.34. Scholarships shall be awarded through a
   66  competitive application process. Fiscal oversight of the
   67  scholarship program shall be performed by a certified public
   68  accounting firm to Chapman Partnership, Inc., for programs that
   69  provide relief from poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
   70         6.4. Up to 5 percent may be distributed by the department
   71  on behalf of the Dream Foundation, Inc., to The Martin Luther
   72  King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., as a
   73  royalty for the use of the image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
   74         (79) BLUE ANGELS LICENSE PLATES.—
   75         (a) The department shall develop a Blue Angels license
   76  plate for display on a motor vehicle and for display on a
   77  motorcycle as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The
   78  plate must bear the colors and design approved by the
   79  department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the
   80  plate, and the words “Home of the Blue Angels” must appear at
   81  the bottom of the plate. Any department-approved image must be
   82  placed on the far left side of a plate for display on a
   83  motorcycle.
   84         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
   85  distributed to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, a nonprofit
   86  Florida corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
   87  Code, to fund the maintenance, programs, marketing, and projects
   88  of the foundation, including the National Naval Aviation Museum
   89  and the National Flight Academy in Pensacola. Up to 10 percent
   90  of the funds received by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
   91  may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly
   92  associated with the administration of the foundation. The Naval
   93  Aviation Museum Foundation shall distribute 50 percent of the
   94  funds to eligible programs and projects associated with the
   95  National Flight Academy and the remainder of the funds to
   96  eligible programs and projects associated with the National
   97  Naval Aviation Museum.
   98         (c)The number of valid specialty license plates issued for
   99  display on a motor vehicle or on a motorcycle must be added
  100  together to determine whether the specialty license plate must
  101  be discontinued pursuant to s. 320.08056(8)(a).
  102         (119)INTER MIAMI CF LICENSE PLATES.—
  103         (a)The department shall develop an Inter Miami CF license
  104  plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate
  105  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
  106  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
  107  words “Inter Miami CF” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
  108         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  109  distributed to Inter Miami CF Foundation Corporation, a
  110  nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
  111  Code, which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds to
  112  promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds
  113  shall be used by Inter Miami CF Foundation Corporation to plan
  114  and execute sports-based development and direct-service
  115  community programs, initiatives, and events.
  116         (120) SAFE HAVEN FOR NEWBORNS LICENSE PLATES.—
  117         (a) The department shall develop a Safe Haven for Newborns
  118  license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The
  119  plate must bear the colors and design approved by the
  120  department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the
  121  plate, and the words “A Safe Haven for Newborns” must appear at
  122  the bottom of the plate.
  123         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  124  distributed to the Gloria M. Silverio Foundation, Incorporated,
  125  a Florida nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the
  126  Internal Revenue Code, the mission of which is to prevent infant
  127  abandonment through awareness, education, and direct assistance.
  128  Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for marketing and
  129  administration of the plate. The remaining funds shall be used
  130  by the foundation to prevent infant abandonment through
  131  awareness, education, and direct assistance.
  132         (121) PAP CORPS CHAMPIONS FOR CANCER RESEARCH LICENSE
  133  PLATES.—
  134         (a)The department shall develop a Pap Corps Champions for
  135  Cancer Research license plate as provided in this section and s.
  136  320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by
  137  the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the
  138  plate, and the words “Cancer Research Matters” must appear at
  139  the bottom of the plate.
  140         (b)The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  141  distributed to the Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research, Inc.,
  142  a Florida nonprofit corporation, as follows:
  143         1.Up to 10 percent of the annual use fees must be used
  144  for:
  145         a.Promotion and marketing costs of the license plate; and
  146         b.Reimbursing the corporation for administrative costs,
  147  startup costs, and costs incurred in the development and
  148  approval process of the license plate.
  149         2.The remaining funds must be distributed with the
  150  approval of and accountability to the board of directors of the
  151  Pap Corps and must be used to promote and support awareness of
  152  critical lifesaving cancer research by the Sylvester
  153  Comprehensive Cancer Center through education, outreach, and
  154  clinical research.
  155         (122) LEARN TO FLY LICENSE PLATES.—
  156         (a)The department shall develop a Learn to Fly license
  157  plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate
  158  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
  159  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
  160  words “Learn to Fly” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
  161         (b)The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  162  distributed to Florida’s Lifted Youth Inc., a Florida nonprofit
  163  corporation, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds to
  164  promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds
  165  shall be used by Florida’s Lifted Youth Inc., to assist
  166  underprivileged youth and the children of fallen heroes to
  167  establish careers in aviation.
  168         (123)FLORIDA SWIMS LICENSE PLATES.—
  169         (a) The department shall develop a Florida Swims license
  170  plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate
  171  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
  172  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
  173  words “Swim for Life” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
  174         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  175  distributed to the Swimming Pool Education and Safety
  176  Foundation, Inc., doing business as Florida Swims, a nonprofit
  177  organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
  178  which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for
  179  administration, promotion, and marketing of the plate. All
  180  remaining proceeds shall be used by the Swimming Pool Education
  181  and Safety Foundation, Inc., doing business as Florida Swims, to
  182  promote swimming pool and water safety and to provide grants and
  183  scholarships for childhood swimming lessons in this state.
  184         (124)ETHICAL ECOTOURISM LICENSE PLATE.
  185         (a)The department shall develop an Ethical Ecotourism
  186  license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The
  187  plate must bear the colors and design approved by the
  188  department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the
  189  plate, and the words “Ethical Ecotourism” must appear at the
  190  bottom of the plate.
  191         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  192  distributed equally between the Florida Society for Ethical
  193  Ecotourism, Inc., and Paddle Florida, Inc., each of which may
  194  use up to 10 percent of its proceeds for administrative costs
  195  and the marketing of the plate. The remaining proceeds must be
  196  used by the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism, Inc., to
  197  provide environmental education and awareness that encourage
  198  behaviors that contribute to the sustainability of Florida’s
  199  natural ecosystems and resources and by Paddle Florida, Inc., to
  200  raise awareness about water conservation, wildlife preservation,
  201  restoration of springs, and protection of waterways in this
  202  state.
  203         (125)DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.—
  204         (a)The department shall develop a Down Syndrome Awareness
  205  license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The
  206  plate must bear the colors and design approved by the
  207  department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the
  208  plate, and the words “Down Syndrome Awareness” must appear at
  209  the bottom of the plate.
  210         (b)The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  211  distributed to Our City Beautiful, Inc., a Florida nonprofit
  212  corporation. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for
  213  administrative costs and marketing of the plate. Of the
  214  remaining fees:
  215         1.Fifty percent shall be used to build and maintain
  216  HOLLAND, an affordable housing project for independent living
  217  for persons with Down syndrome or other intellectual disability.
  218         2.Fifteen percent shall be dedicated to Our City Beautiful
  219  World Changer scholarships for Florida residents 18 years of age
  220  or older with Down syndrome who wish to further their education
  221  at postsecondary educational institutions located in this state.
  222         3.Thirty-five percent shall be used for grants to other
  223  nonprofit organizations within this state to support housing,
  224  educational scholarships, and employment assistance programs for
  225  persons with Down syndrome or other intellectual disability.
  226         (126)GOPHER TORTOISE LICENSE PLATES.—
  227         (a) The department shall develop a Gopher Tortoise license
  228  plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate
  229  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
  230  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
  231  words “Protect the Gopher Tortoise” must appear at the bottom of
  232  the plate.
  233         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  234  distributed to Wildlands Conservation, Inc., a nonprofit
  235  corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to
  236  fund gopher tortoise and commensal species research, education,
  237  and conservation, as well as upland habitat protection,
  238  restoration, and management in this state to benefit the gopher
  239  tortoise and other upland species. Up to 10 percent of the funds
  240  received by Wildlands Conservation, Inc., may be used for
  241  marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with the
  242  administration of the gopher tortoise protection program.
  243  Wildlands Conservation, Inc., shall use and distribute the funds
  244  to eligible Florida-based scientific, conservation, and
  245  educational organizations for gopher tortoise, commensal
  246  species, and upland habitat research, conservation, and
  247  management.
  248         (127)I MAKE THINGS LICENSE PLATES.—
  249         (a) The department shall develop an I Make Things license
  250  plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate
  251  must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The
  252  word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the
  253  words “I Make Things” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
  254         (b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be
  255  distributed to the Florida Manufacturing and Logistics Council,
  256  Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation. Up to 10 percent of the
  257  fees may be used for promotion and marketing costs of the
  258  license plate and reimbursing the Florida Manufacturing and
  259  Logistics Council, Inc., for administrative costs, startup
  260  costs, and costs incurred in the development and approval
  261  process of the plate. The remaining funds must be distributed
  262  with the approval of, and accountability to, the board of
  263  directors of the Florida Manufacturing and Logistics Council,
  264  Inc., and must be used to promote and support programs that
  265  increase interest in careers in manufacturing.
  266  
  267  ================= T I T L E  A M E N D M E N T ================
  268  And the title is amended as follows:
  269         Delete lines 10 - 26
  270  and insert:
  271         university specialty license plate sales for certain
  272         determinations; requiring the department to continue
  273         to collect annual use fees for certain discontinued or
  274         replaced plates; amending s. 320.08058, F.S.; revising
  275         annual use fee distributions from the sale of the Live
  276         the Dream license plate; providing for the award of
  277         scholarships to certain students through a competitive
  278         application process; providing for fiscal oversight by
  279         a certified public accounting firm; requiring the
  280         department to develop a Blue Angels motorcycle
  281         specialty license plate; specifying a design
  282         requirement for the plate; requiring that the number
  283         of valid Blue Angels motor vehicle and motorcycle
  284         specialty license plates be added together for
  285         purposes of a certain determination; directing the
  286         department to develop Inter Miami CF, Safe Haven for
  287         Newborns, Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research,
  288         Learn to Fly, Florida Swims, Ethical Ecotourism, Down
  289         Syndrome Awareness, Gopher Tortoise, and I Make Things
  290         license plates; providing for