Back to Georgia

HB208 • 2025

Special license plates; support state parks and historic sites; establish

Special license plates; support state parks and historic sites; establish

Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Smith, Lynn
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

New Special License Plates for State Parks and Black Bass

This law creates two new specialty license plates in Georgia to support state parks, historic sites, and black bass fish populations.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes a specialty license plate supporting the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites within the Department of Natural Resources.
  • Creates a second specialty license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of black bass populations.
  • Amends Code Section 40-2-86 regarding how proceeds from these plates are distributed between the general fund and specific agencies or funds.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Drivers in Georgia who choose to buy one of the two new specialty license plates.
  • The Division of State Parks and Historic Sites within the Department of Natural Resources.
  • Black bass fish populations that will receive support through conservation efforts funded by plate sales.

Terms To Know

Specialty License Plate
A vehicle license plate with a unique design where part of the fee goes to a specific cause or organization instead of just general taxes.
Black Bass
A type of freshwater fish that this law aims to protect and increase in number through conservation efforts.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state the specific price a driver must pay for these new plates.
  • The exact amount of money each plate will raise or how much goes directly to parks versus fish conservation is not listed in this summary.
  • Details on when drivers can first order these plates are not included in the provided source material.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Special license plates; support state parks and historic sites; establish