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Committee hears multiple specialty license‑plate bills for Do It For Jack, Blue Knights and Toledo Mud Hens
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Summary
First hearings were held for bills creating three specialty license plates: a Do It For Jack plate to fund fentanyl‑awareness work, a Blue Knights law‑enforcement motorcycle club plate, and a Toledo Mud Hens plate to support youth programs. Sponsors described charitable and community benefits; no committee votes were recorded.
The Transportation Committee held first hearings on three specialty license‑plate measures on Oct. 7.
House Bill 381: Do It For Jack plate Representative Abrams and co‑sponsors presented sponsor testimony for H.B. 381 to create a Do It For Jack specialty plate, supporting a foundation that provides fentanyl‑awareness education, scholarships and outreach. Sponsors recounted the personal story of Jack Quayle, who died of fentanyl poisoning at age 23, and described how the foundation’s school and community programming and a recent short documentary aim to reach young people. The plate would fund the organization’s outreach work and expand the foundation’s ability to educate students and families.
House Bill 378: Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club plate Representatives Kishman and others explained H.B. 378, which would authorize a Blue Knights specialty plate with no additional customer contribution. Witnesses said the Blue Knights are a global fraternal motorcycle organization composed of active and retired law‑enforcement officers that supports charities including Make‑A‑Wish and Toys for Tots. Sponsors cited the group’s community service and charitable donations as reasons to authorize the plate.
House Bill 403: Toledo Mud Hens plate Ranking Member Grimm presented H.B. 403 to create a Toledo Mud Hens specialty plate that would include a $10 contribution to the Mud Hens Helping Hens program. Sponsors said the club’s community grants and youth‑ticket programs support children’s fitness and wellness and that the plate would give fans another means to support the organization’s charitable work.
Committee members asked clarifying questions; sponsors emphasized charitable benefits and community outreach. All three bills received first hearings; the committee did not hold votes on the measures during the Oct. 7 meeting.
