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SB 1152

Specialty License Plates/Florida Wildflower

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen Arrington

Florida SB 1152 would create a wildflower-themed specialty license plate to generate revenue, but died in fiscal committee over budget concerns.

Died in Fiscal Policy
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Bill Summary · SB 1152

Legislative bill overview

SB 1152 would authorize Florida to create a new specialty license plate featuring the state wildflower. The bill passed the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Committee unanimously but died in the Fiscal Policy Committee, ultimately being withdrawn from consideration.

Why is this important

Specialty license plates generate revenue for designated causes or programs through surcharges on plate purchases. This bill would create a new revenue stream, though the specific beneficiary organization or program is not detailed in the available information. The bill's failure suggests fiscal concerns outweighed its benefits.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost vs. benefit: The Fiscal Policy Committee's decision to let it die suggests concerns that administrative or production costs might exceed revenue generation for this particular plate design
  • Revenue allocation clarity: The bill's details on where surcharge revenue would be directed and how much it would raise were apparently insufficient to justify passage
  • Proliferation of specialty plates: Florida already offers numerous specialty plates; expansion raises questions about market saturation and whether consumers will purchase additional options

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

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