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HB 4109

VEH CD-ONE LICENSE PLATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Travis Weaver

HB 4109 creates an Illinois "CD-ONE" specialty license plate to generate revenue for an unspecified cause or organization through voluntary vehicle registration.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4109

Legislative bill overview

HB 4109 establishes a "CD-ONE" specialty license plate in Illinois, likely commemorating or promoting a specific cause, organization, or initiative. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to issue these plates to vehicle owners who apply for them, presumably with associated fees that may support the designated purpose.

Why is this important

Specialty license plates generate revenue for their designated beneficiaries while allowing drivers to display support for causes they care about. This bill would create a new revenue stream and expand Illinois residents' options for personalized civic expression through their vehicles.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation uncertainty: Without seeing the full bill text, it's unclear what organization or cause "CD-ONE" benefits and how proceeds would be distributed
  • Administrative costs vs. revenue: Specialty plate programs require marketing and administrative overhead; actual net revenue to the intended beneficiary may be modest
  • Plate proliferation: Illinois already offers numerous specialty plates; critics argue this fragments the market and reduces per-plate revenue for each program

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

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