SB 36

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Creates the Mesothelioma Awareness Fund. Provides for the issuance of Mesothelioma Awareness license plates. Provides that, in addition to the appropriate registration fees, an applicant for the special plate shall be charged an original issuance fee of $40 and a fee of $27 for each renewal. Provides that $25 of the additional original issuance fee and $25 of the renewal fee shall be deposited into the Mesothelioma Awareness Fund. Provides that $15 of the original issuance fee and $2 of the renewal fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and approval by the Secretary of State, all moneys in the Mesothelioma Awareness Fund shall be paid to the Illinois Department of Public Health for the purpose of grants for research, education, and awareness regarding mesothelioma.