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Ohio House Transportation advances specialty license plates for fentanyl awareness, Toledo Mud Hens and others
Summary
The House Transportation Committee heard sponsor and proponent testimony on multiple specialty license plate bills and unanimously reported two — HB 381 (Do It For Jack) and HB 403 (Toledo Mud Hens) — out of committee. First hearings were held for COSI and Play Golf Ohio plates.
The Ohio House Transportation Committee on Nov. 4 advanced a package of specialty license plate bills, unanimously reporting two measures out of committee and holding first hearings on two others.
Tom and Stephanie Quell, parents of Jack Quell and founders of the Jack Quell Foundation (Do It For Jack), urged the committee to approve House Bill 381 to create a Do It For Jack specialty plate that they say would spread fentanyl-prevention education. "1 pill or 1 mistake can take a life forever," they said, describing outreach to more than 12,000 students and written materials they provide to schools and communities.
Vice Chair Daniels moved that HB 381 be favorably reported; a roll call produced a unanimous favorable report and the bill was reported out of committee. The chair noted the committee’s report would remain open until 5 p.m.
The panel also heard sponsor testimony for House Bill 403, a proposal to create a Toledo Mud Hens specialty plate. John Esterly, speaking as a native of Toledo and a supporter of the measure, said the plate would let fans "showcase" their loyalty and that proceeds would support local causes under a helping- and grant-making umbrella. Stanley Gates, director of government affairs for the Mud Hens, said the team is a long-standing part of regional culture and that the plate proceeds would be used for local nonprofit grants.
Vice Chair Daniels moved that HB 403 be favorably reported; the committee again recorded a unanimous favorable report.
The committee held first hearings — without votes — on two other specialty-plate bills. Senator Craig presented sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 189 to establish a COSI (Center of Science and Industry) plate and said a $25 fee would direct proceeds to support COSI operations and educational programming. Senator Timken presented Senate Bill 212 to create a Play Golf Ohio plate; she said proceeds would support the Northern and Southern Ohio PGA Foundations and listed beneficiary programs such as the Evans Scholars Fund and veterans' initiatives.
What’s next: HB 381 and HB 403 were reported out of committee with unanimous recommendations for passage. SB 189 and SB 212 received first hearings and may return for additional testimony or committee action at a later date.
