AB 1059: Vehicles: Blackout License Plate Program.

The proposed bill would require the California Department of Motor Vehicles to establish a new license plate program, the "blackout license plate program." This program would involve creating a series of specialized plates with a black background and white lettering, if at least 7,500 applications are received by January 1, 2030. The bill would also require additional fees for the issuance, renewal, retention, or transfer of these plates. The department would need to determine that there are sufficient funds for the program before allocating any funds, and any remaining funds would be deposited into the California Environmental License Plate Fund for future appropriation by the legislature.