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SB 524

License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia; establish

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Albers and 8 co-sponsors

Georgia authorizes a specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts to generate revenue for the organization through voluntary driver purchases.

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Bill Summary · SB 524

Legislative bill overview

SB 524 establishes a specialty license plate in Georgia honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia. The bill authorizes the design and issuance of these commemorative plates, which drivers can voluntarily purchase. Revenue generated from specialty plate sales typically supports the honored organization or related programs.

Why is this important

Specialty license plates serve as both a revenue source and public recognition tool. This bill provides Girl Scouts of Georgia with potential funding while increasing public visibility for the organization. The revenue mechanism makes this a practical way to support youth organizations without direct state budget appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation: The bill's language on how much revenue goes to Girl Scouts versus the state DMV is critical; unclear distribution could become contentious
  • Administrative burden: Managing specialty plate inventory and sales creates DMV workload with unclear cost-benefit analysis
  • Precedent concerns: Each approved specialty plate sets a precedent, potentially leading to numerous future requests that could clutter the system and consumer choice

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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