Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a distinctive Lucille Ball plate

1 Co-sponsor

• Matthew Titone

BILL NUMBER:A10379

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to creating the Lucille Ball distinctive plate

Purpose or general idea of bill

This would authorize and direct the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to establish and issue distinctive Lucille Ball license plates.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1: Adds a new subdivision (x) to Section 404 of the vehicle and traffic law to establish and issue distinctive Lucille Ball license plates. It provides that the Department of Motor Vehicles shall consult with the Lucille Ball-Dezi Arnaz Center in formulating and appropriating the design of this plate. It requires an additional annual service charge of twenty-five dollars per license plate to be deposited to the credit of the Department of Motor Vehicles Distinctive Plate Development Fund, to be used for the production, design, advertising, and marketing of distinctive plates.

Justification

Next year marks the centenary of the birth of Lucille ball, best known as the star of the television show "I Love Lucy," in Jamestown, New York, in 1911. In light of this occasion and in recogni- tion of the enormous popularity and influence she enjoyed throughout her long career, the issuance of distinctive license plates in honor of her will distinguish Jamestown as having held a significant role in her life, while helping to promote the area as a popular tourist destina- tion.

Prior legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

This legislation will have no fiscal implication for the state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.