To amend sections 1345.02, 3901.046, 3964.03, 3964.194, 4509.70, and 4513.70 and to enact section 1345.82 of the Revised Code regarding electronic signatures in insurance transactions, the Ohio assigned risk insurance plan, special purpose financial captive insurance companies, civil actions related to towed vehicles that are brought by insurance companies, and to prohibit certain repair shop activities related to insurance policies.
SB 358 creates a special "Blackout" license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. It allows owners of standard vehicles to apply for this plate, which features a black background with white letters instead of the usual design, excluding the "BIRTHPLACE OF AVIATION" slogan and county identification stickers. Applicants must pay standard registration fees plus a $10 administrative fee and a $20 plate fee, with both fees deposited into the state highway safety fund. This bill directly affects Ohio drivers who choose this specific plate design, with no broader policy changes beyond the plate specifications and associated fees.
To amend sections 4501.01 and 4503.181 of the Revised Code to allow for the registration of a high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle manufactured for military purposes, otherwise known as a humvee, as a historical motor vehicle.
To amend section 306.04 of the Revised Code to authorize a board of county commissioners, on its own behalf, to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system.
SB 302 creates a new specialty vehicle license plate titled "Land of U.S. Grant" for Ohio drivers. The bill amends state law to authorize the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue this plate, which would be available for purchase by vehicle owners. This change directly affects Ohio residents who choose to buy the specialty plate instead of standard registration. The bill establishes the plate's name and administrative process but does not specify fees or fund allocation.
To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."
SB 212 would create a specialty "Play Golf Ohio" license plate for vehicle registration in Ohio. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4501.21 and 4503.736 to establish this plate option. It directly affects Ohio residents who choose to purchase this specific license plate. The provision is procedural, focusing solely on creating the plate designation without specifying funding allocation or additional program requirements.
To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."
To enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge."
To enact section 5534.013 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway."
