Turtle Rescue Team Special Registration Plate
Plain English Summary
This bill reauthorizes a special registration plate for the Turtle Rescue Team at NC State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The plate, which expired in 2016, would become available again for vehicle owners to purchase at an additional $30 fee beyond regular registration costs.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this plate generates funding for the NC State Turtle Rescue Team's mission of providing free medical and surgical care to injured and sick turtles with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. The plate allows vehicle owners who support wildlife conservation to contribute directly to this cause while displaying their support, at no cost to taxpayers.
Arguments Against
Opponents may question whether special registration plates are an efficient way to fund conservation efforts, or whether the Turtle Rescue Team's funding needs could be better addressed through direct appropriations or other mechanisms. Some might also note that special plates proliferate across states and question whether adding another plate option creates administrative burden or market confusion among vehicle owners.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 49
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 41
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 33
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 11
Cosponsors (12)
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 92
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 103
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown