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A 3212

Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive Feeling Rural Good license plates and to establishing the feeling rural good health care fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Bill A 3212 creates "Feeling Rural Good" license plates, applying a surcharge to fund health care initiatives in rural areas, benefiting local communities.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 3212

Summary of Bill A 3212

Overview

Bill Number: A 3212
Title: Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive Feeling Rural Good license plates and to establishing the Feeling Rural Good Health Care Fund
Status: Referred to Transportation
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 3212 aims to establish a new category of vehicle license plates known as "Feeling Rural Good" plates. The primary intent of this legislation is to generate funding for health care initiatives in rural areas through the assessment of a surcharge on the sale of these distinctive license plates.

Key Provisions

  • Distinctive License Plates: The bill proposes the creation of "Feeling Rural Good" license plates that vehicle owners can purchase.
  • Surcharge Assessment: A surcharge will be applied to the purchase of these license plates. The specific amount of the surcharge is not detailed in the current version of the bill.
  • Health Care Fund Establishment: The revenue generated from the surcharge will be directed into a newly established fund called the "Feeling Rural Good Health Care Fund." This fund is intended to support health care services and initiatives in rural communities.

Impact

  • Vehicle Owners: Individuals who choose to purchase the "Feeling Rural Good" license plates will be directly affected by the surcharge. This may appeal to those who wish to support rural health initiatives.
  • Rural Communities: The establishment of the Feeling Rural Good Health Care Fund is expected to provide financial resources for improving health care access and services in rural areas, potentially benefiting residents in these communities.
  • State Transportation Department: The bill will require administrative oversight from the state’s transportation department to manage the production and distribution of the new license plates and the collection of surcharges.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on January 23, 2025, and has been referred to the Transportation Committee for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent legislative actions or votes has not yet been established.

Related Legislation

  • A 9748 (prior-session) and A 4828 (prior-session) are related bills that may provide context or background on similar initiatives or legislative efforts concerning rural health care and vehicle registration.

This summary provides a concise overview of Bill A 3212, outlining its purpose, key provisions, potential impacts, and procedural status.

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

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