Senate Bill 290 Summary

• Creates "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library" specialty license plates in Ohio, allowing vehicle owners to apply for registration with these plates featuring an appropriate logo and words approved by the registrar and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library representatives.

• Establishes a $25 contribution fee per registration and renewal that goes to the license plate contribution fund, plus a $10 administrative fee for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

• Directs all contributions collected to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio for operational costs, including book distribution to Ohio children.

• Amends section 4501.21 to comprehensively detail how specialty license plate contributions are distributed to dozens of Ohio organizations, foundations, schools, and charities for their respective missions.

• Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately, citing the critical need for additional funding to provide Ohio children with free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.