Plain English Breakdown
The official status shows the bill passed the Legislature but does not confirm if it has been signed into law or its effective date yet.
Creating 'The Lowrider' Specialized License Plate
This law requires the Arts Council to apply for a new license plate called 'The Lowrider' that honors lowrider culture, with fees used to fund arts projects if approved by lawmakers.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Arts Council to apply to sponsor a specialized license plate named 'The Lowrider'.
- Directs the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Arts Council to design the plate so it reflects lowrider culture and heritage.
- Allows agencies to work with nonprofit groups for help with design, community outreach, publicity, and accepting donated art from California artists.
- Requires checking with the California Highway Patrol to ensure the new design does not hide important numbers or text on the plate.
- Sets aside fees paid for these plates to fund projects supporting lowrider arts and cultural preservation if the Legislature approves spending them.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Arts Council
- The Department of Motor Vehicles
- Vehicle owners who choose to buy the new license plate
- Nonprofit groups helping with design or grant reviews
Terms To Know
- Specialized License Plate
- A custom car tag that costs extra and supports a specific cause.
- Lowrider Culture
- The art, music, and community traditions connected to customized cars with lowered suspensions.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not say when this plate will be available or how much it costs.
- Funds from the plates can only be used if the Legislature approves spending them later.
- Existing rules require agencies to get at least 7,500 applications within a year before issuing these plates.